The Beatles - It's All Too Much Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'It's All Too Much'?

   'It's All Too Much' was written by George Harrison in 1967. It was released on The Beatles' 1969 album 'Yellow Submarine'.

2. What inspired George Harrison to write 'It's All Too Much'?

   George Harrison was inspired by his experiences with the hallucinogenic drug LSD. The song reflects the ideological themes of the Summer of Love in 1967 and Harrison’s exploration of acid-induced realizations and Transcendental Meditation.

3. What musical elements are present in 'It's All Too Much'?

   The song features a Hammond organ, electric guitar feedback, overdubbed brass sections, and a drone-like quality typical of Indian music. Its minimal harmonic movement and feedback effects are influenced by the psychedelia of the time.

4. Which famous line from another song is quoted in 'It's All Too Much'?

   The line 'With your long blond hair and your eyes of blue' is quoted in 'It's All Too Much' from the song 'Sorrow' by The Merseys.

5. How long is the officially released version of 'It's All Too Much'?

   The officially released version of 'It's All Too Much' on the 'Yellow Submarine' album is 6 minutes and 28 seconds long. The original recording was over 8 minutes, but it was edited down for release.

6. What instruments did The Beatles members play on 'It's All Too Much'?

   In the recording of 'It's All Too Much', Harrison played the Hammond organ, Lennon provided the guitar feedback using a lead guitar, Paul McCartney played bass, and Ringo Starr was on drums.