John also extended his cover way beyond its welcome. The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is three minutes and 28 seconds long. John’s rendition is six minutes and 17 seconds long.

In the Dick Cavett interview, Lennon was asked if "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" was a code word for anything (in this case, drugs). Lennon responded, " It never was, and nobody believes me.

The Beatles ‘ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is one of the most unusual songs in the canon of pop music. John Lennon thought it was a love song.

Traditionally, vacation itineraries were packed with daytime activities—visiting monuments, basking on sun-soaked beaches, exploring bustling local markets, or heading on hiking trails. But as ...

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One such song of theirs, which has an interesting backstory, is the 1967 song "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds". Many thought it was about drugs, but it was actually inspired by something completely ...