Only a Northern Song - The Beatles - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Written by George Harrison, "Only a Northern Song" is one of the most intriguing entries in The Beatles' discography. It was originally recorded during the sessions for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, but didn't end up on the album's final tracklist, eventually finding its home on the eclectic Yellow Submarine soundtrack. Released on January 13, 1969, "Only a Northern Song" uses dissonant chords, off-kilter rhythms, and an array of studio effects to create a sonic tapestry that was both jarring and captivating. The song's title, a nod to Northern Songs Ltd. – the company that notably owned a large part of the Lennon-McCartney catalog – wasn't just a playful naming convention but an incisive commentary on the complexities and absurdities of the music industry. Despite not having charted at the time, "Only a Northern Song" was regarded as one of Yellow Submarine's standout tracks, with many considering it a precursor of The White Album's "Revolution 9" sound collage.