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Madooo’s cover of the Beatles classic, “Got To Get You Into My Life” is now #1 for Alternative Rock in United States. Please share the good news.
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Feels good to start off the year 2018 with a few ‘firsts’ on NumberOneMusic’s charts:
#1: Philadelphia All Genres #1: Pennsylvania Rock #1: Philadelphia All Genres #2: Pennsylvania All Genres #10: United States Rock
#22: Global Rock #115: United States All Genres #184: Global All Genres.
Thanks again for your continued support.
Facts about “Got to Get You into My Life" the song by The Beatles: In Barry Miles' 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now, McCartney disclosed that the song was about marijuana."'Got to Get You into My Life' was one I wrote when I had first been introduced to pot... So it's really a song about that, it's not to a person." Many lyrics from the song suggest this: "I took a ride, I didn't know what I would find there / Another road where maybe I could see some other kind of mind there.",'"What can I do? What can I be? When I'm with you, I want to stay there / If I am true, I will never leave and if I do, I'll know the way there." "It's actually an ode to pot," McCartney explained, "like someone else might write an ode to chocolate or a good claret."
it was first released in 1966 on the album Revolver. Written by Paul McCartney (though officially credited to Lennon–McCartney), it made prominent use of a brass section. A cover version by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers peaked at number six in 1966.
The Beatles' version was released in the United States as a single from the Rock 'n' Roll Music compilation album in 1976, a decade after its initial release and six years after The Beatles split up. It reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, The Beatles' last top ten hit there until their 1995 release "Free as a Bird".
Composition and recording: Though officially credited to Lennon–McCartney, McCartney was primarily responsible for the writing of the song, to which he also contributed lead vocals. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios between 7 April and 17 June 1966 and evolved considerably between the first takes and the final version released on album.
Reception: Thomas Ward of Allmusic said, "McCartney’s always been a great vocalist, and this is perhaps the best example of his singing on Revolver. One of the overlooked gems on the album." When asked about the song in his 1980 Playboy interview, John Lennon said, "Paul's again. I think that was one of his best songs, too."

Listen to Madooo again #1 in USA - Week 49, on NiM charts' Psychedelic Rock! http://www.numberonemusic.com/charts?song_id=645355&genre_id=49&geo=national&country_id=225&state_id=0&pos=1&songs_total=149&page=1
”Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" by the Beatles covered by Madooo (Madhu) with a unique blend of Eastern strains & Psychedelic Raga Rock, re-arranged and performed by him. SHARE with friends and family, if you like it.
A brief history: The song was written by the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was first released on the album Rubber Soul on 3 December 1965. Musically influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan, "Norwegian Wood" is considered a milestone in the Beatles' progression as complex songwriters. In addition, the recordings of studio musicians during the Help! filming sessions, and Ravi Shankar inspired lead guitarist George Harrison to incorporate the sitar into the song.
Although "Norwegian Wood" was not the first song to feature an Eastern-inspired sound in a rock composition, nor is it even the first Beatles track to do so, it is credited as influential in the development in raga rock and psychedelic rock. Not long afterwards, Indian classical music became popularised in mainstream Western society, and several Western musical artists such as the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Donovan integrated elements of the genre into their musical approach. Accordingly, "Norwegian Wood" is recognised as a bona fide raga-rock song, as well as fundamental in the early evolution of the genre later regarded as world music.
The song's lyrics are about an extramarital affair that John Lennon was involved in, as hinted in the opening couplet: "I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me". Though Lennon never revealed whom he had an affair with, writer Philip Norman speculates that it was either close friend and journalist Maureen Cleave, or Sonny Freeman. Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue ((expired link). in guitarist Peter Asher's bedroom). McCartney commented on the final verse of the song: "In our world the guy had to have some sort of revenge. It could have meant I lit a fire to keep myself warm, and wasn't the decor of her house wonderful? But it didn't, it meant I burned the fucking place down as an act of revenge, and then we left it there and went into the instrumental."
According to Lennon, the lyrics were primarily his creation, with the middle eight being credited to McCartney. In 1980, Lennon changed his claim, saying it was "my song completely". Since Lennon's death, however, McCartney has contended that Lennon brought the opening couplet to one of their joint songwriting sessions, and that they finished the song together, with the middle eight and the title (and the "fire") being among McCartney's contributions. Regardless, it was Lennon who began writing the song in February 1965, while on holiday with his wife, Cynthia, and record producer George Martin at St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps. Over the following days, Lennon expanded on an acoustic arrangement of the song, which was written in a Dylanesque time signature, and showed it to Martin while he recovered from a skiing injury. In his book The Songs of Lennon: The Beatle Years, author John Stevens describes "Norwegian Wood" as a turning point in folk-style ballads, writing "Lennon moves quickly from one lyrical image to another, leaving it up to the listener's imagination to complete the picture". He also said the song marked a pivotal moment in Lennon's use of surreal lyrics, following on from the earlier songs "Ask Me Why" and "There's a Place".
Between 5 April and 6 April 1965, while filming the second Beatles movie, Help!, at Twickenham Film Studios, George Harrison first encountered the sitar, a prominent feature in "Norwegian Wood". A group of Indian session musicians sparked Harrison's interest when they performed the instrumental "Another Hard Day's Night", a medley of three Beatles compositions – "A Hard Day's Night", "Can't Buy Me Love" and "I Should Have Known Better" – arranged to feature the sitar, among other instruments. It was not the first instance in which Indian influence was evident in a Western composition: the raga-like drone was found in the Beatles' "Ticket to Ride", as well as in the Kinks' rare foray into psychedelic rock with their song "See My Friends". The Yardbirds also created a similar sound with a distorted electric guitar on their recording of "Heart Full of Soul". On 25 August 1965, during the Beatles' American tour, Harrison's friend David Crosby of the Byrds discussed in detail his thoughts about Indian classical music, and the work of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. Once back in London, Harrison followed Crosby's suggestion by seeking out Shankar's recordings. He also purchased a cheap sitar, from the Indiacraft store on Oxford Street.
Harrison shared his enthusiasm with the other Beatles, and felt that, overall, his bandmates "were growing very quickly and there were a lot of influences". While McCartney later admitted that he found Indian music "boring", Lennon was intrigued by the genre's mystical qualities, although he possessed a disdain for any formal method or training. Lennon was simply intrigued with the sound of the sitar and was open to the possibilities that the instrument had to offer. Harrison introduced drummer Ringo Starr to the tabla, an Indian hand drum. Starr was completely mystified and refused to learn how to play it; Harrison recalled it was "so far out to him".

12 tracks from Madooo's (aka Madhu) “Beatles Tribute From India” CD are probably the most unique you'll ever hear and are available on iTunes (expired link)
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Madooo's (Madhu’s) ROLLING STONE INTERVIEW:
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USA REVIEWS:
“You have done a great job of your interpretations... It looks like you are a very good part of the global scene in a very big way to me... Congratulations Madooo… It is a great contribution to the fab four's legacy...” – (The Late Great Richie Havens - 2009)
“This album is incredible...an Indian music-salute to The Beatles” - Archer Dusablon - Host of 'Beatles Basement’.
Madhu, you are one brilliant singer/performer/human being. Bravo to you! - Paul Saltzman. President: ‘The Beatles in India’; President: ‘Sunrise Films Limited’.
TRACK LISTING:
1) Norwegian Wood (Lennon/McCartney) 60s Classic Rock style with an Indian touch
2) Youʼve Gotta Hide Your Love Away (Lennon/McCartney) A touch of Hip-Hop feel with an Indian blend
3) Ob-la-di Ob-la-da (Lennon/McCartney) Reggae/Caribbean flavor and Indian percussion
4) If I Needed Someone (George Harrison) Indo-Rock fusion
5) You Canʼt Do That (Lennon/McCartney) Rock nʼ Roll with Indian percussion
6) Love Me Do (Lennon/McCartney) Straight ahead Rock with sitar
7) Gotta Get You Into My Life (Lennon/McCartney) Classic Rock style with tablas
8) Across The Universe (Lennon/McCartney) Classic Rock with an Indo-psychedelic flavor
9) With A Little Help From My Friends (Lennon/McCartney) Indian Raga-type arrangement with a Rock blend
10) I Saw Her Standing There (Lennon/McCartney) HOUSE/TRANCE flavor with Bhangra percussion drums
11) Things We Said Today (Lennon/McCartney)
12) The John Lennon Tribute (Medley) Imagine/Watchinʼ The Wheels/Give Peace A Chance (Lennon). It has radio voiceover from day after John's death
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His ‘Beatles Tribute’ CD, “To The ‘Fab Four’ From Liverpool ... A Tribute From India” has 12 Beatles songs in a fantastic blend of the East and West. There is something in it for everyone and the description of the flavor of each track is outlined below. Please spread the word and share!
TRACK LISTING:
1) Norwegian Wood (Lennon/McCartney) 60s Classic Rock style with an Indian touch
2) Youʼve Gotta Hide Your Love Away (Lennon/McCartney) A touch of Hip-Hop feel with an Indian blend
3) Ob-la-di Ob-la-da (Lennon/McCartney) Reggae/Caribbean flavor and Indian percussion
4) If I Needed Someone (George Harrison) Indo-Rock fusion
5) You Canʼt Do That (Lennon/McCartney) Rock nʼ Roll with Indian percussion
6) Love Me Do (Lennon/McCartney) Straight ahead Rock with sitar
7) Gotta Get You Into My Life (Lennon/McCartney) Classic Rock style with tablas
8) Across The Universe (Lennon/McCartney) Classic Rock with an Indo-psychedelic flavor
9) With A Little Help From My Friends (Lennon/McCartney) Indian Raga-type arrangement with a Rock blend
10) I Saw Her Standing There (Lennon/McCartney) HOUSE/TRANCE flavor with Bhangra percussion drums
11) Things We Said Today (Lennon/McCartney)
12) The John Lennon Tribute (Medley) Imagine/Watchinʼ The Wheels/Give Peace A Chance (Lennon). It has radio voiceover from day after John's death
USA REVIEWS
“You have done a great job of your interpretations... It looks like you are a very good part of the global scene in a very big way to me... Congratulations Madooo… It is a great contribution to the fab four's legacy...” – (The Late Great Richie Havens - 2009)
“This album is incredible...an Indian music-salute to The Beatles” - Archer Dusablon - Host of 'Beatles Basement’.
Madhu, you are one brilliant singer/performer/human being. Bravo to you! - Paul Saltzman. President: ‘The Beatles in India’; President: ‘Sunrise Films Limited’.
Madooo’s Beatles Covers and his originals are available on iTunes & CDBaby
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Madhu has recorded a "Beatles Tribute from India" CD. and listen to the tracks in full (FREE) if you like at (expired link)
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Some of Madooo’s original songs can be heard on his 1st album “This day is forever.”
They are written and performed with a fusion of Indian strains with Western Rock & Roll styles. It also has a Tribute song to 9/11: The 9/11 Memorial Song that has about 500,000 hits on YouTube. Download my 9/11 Tribute song FREE from (expired link)
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MADHU’S VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE
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Madooo's Beatles Tribute Songs on iTunes
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Madooo's 9/11 album on iTunes
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REVIEWS:
“You have done a great job of your interpretations... It looks like you are a very good part of the global scene in a very big way to me... Congratulations Madooo… It is a great contribution to the Fab Four's legacy...” – (The Late Great Richie Havens - 2009)

“This album is incredible...an Indian music-salute to The Beatles”
Archer Dusablon - Host of 'Beatles Basement’.

"Madhu, you are one brilliant singer/performer/human being. Bravo to you!" - Paul Saltzman
President: ‘The Beatles in India’; President: ‘Sunrise Films Limited’.