THE BEATLES – HELLO, GOODBYE

The Beatles

“Hello, Goodbye” is a classic pop song by the iconic band The Beatles. The song was released as a single in 1967 and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom and United States.

“Hello, Goodbye” was written by Paul McCartney and is known for its catchy, upbeat melody and memorable chorus. The song features McCartney on vocals, John Lennon and George Harrison on guitar, and Ringo Starr on drums.

The lyrics to “Hello, Goodbye” are simple yet profound, with the song’s message centered around the concept of opposites. The lyrics alternate between saying “hello” and “goodbye” to different things, such as love and hate, life and death.

The song was accompanied by a promotional film, directed by McCartney himself, that featured the band dressed in colorful, psychedelic clothing and surrounded by dancers and other performers. The film was one of the first music videos and helped to popularize the use of music videos in the promotion of songs.

“Hello, Goodbye” is considered to be one of The Beatles’ most enduring hits and is still widely played on radio and television to this day. The song’s memorable melody and catchy lyrics have made it a classic of popular music.

The band performed the song several times on their television special, “The Beatles,” also known as “The Magical Mystery Tour,” which aired in 1967 and cemented the song’s place in the band’s canon.

“Hello, Goodbye” is an example of The Beatles’ ability to create catchy and memorable pop songs. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the band’s lasting influence on music and culture.