With a Little Help from My Friends - The Beatles - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"With a Little Help from My Friends" is one of the many classic tracks from The Beatles's groundbreaking 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The song is a testament to the enduring songwriting prowess of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Crafted specifically for Ringo Starr's distinctive vocals, the song weaves seamlessly from the album's title track. The composition was initially titled "Bad Finger Boogie" due to John Lennon's injured forefinger. Thematically, "With a Little Help from My Friends" is an ode to camaraderie and mutual support, underpinned by a warm, poppy melody. It's known for its memorable lyrics and its conversational, almost whimsical, approach to friendship. Despite its uplifting theme, the song attracted controversy, with future Vice President Spiro T. Agnew lobbying for its ban, citing perceived drug references. Nonetheless, it remained a staple of The Beatles' repertoire and Ringo Starr's solo performances, often serving as his concert closer. In 1978, the song was reissued as a single and peaked at Number 63 in Britain and Number 71 in the United States.