Magical Mystery Tour was The Beatle's follow-up project to the much acclaimed Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. It is a combination soundtrack/singles compilation album. The film was first shown in the UK in December 1967. The film wasn't well received at first. It probably didn't help the first showing was in black and white, it was later shown in color the next month. It wasn't seen in the US until 1974 when it was released to theaters.
In the UK the soundtrack was in EP form with the songs used in the film. The US version was expanded to a full album including singles released by the group in 1967. It would be available in the UK in the 70s and when released in 1987 for CD it became the core version of the album.
I originally got this in vinyl as a teenager in large part it had so many iconic Beatle's songs on it like I am the Walrus, Hello Goodbye, All You Need is Love, Penny Lane and Strawberry Field's Forever. It wasn't until later I learned it was a combination soundtrack and compilation album. The title track is rocking opener that I always included in mix tapes when when I wanted something with a lot of energy. The Fool on the Hill and Your Mother Should Know seems to be Paul be whimsical and sentimental which he excels at. Flying is a rare instrumental credited to all four Beatles. George is waiting for his friend's on Blue Jay Way probably enjoying something herbal. If you enjoyed Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band you'll certainly enjoy this follow up. The CD version has mini-documentary promo video too which can be seen on your computer. It is one of my favorite go-to Beatle albums.
Track List
- Magical Mystery Tour
- The Fool on the Hill
- Flying
- Blue Jay Way
- Your Mother Should Know
- I am the Walrus
- Hello Goodbye*
- Strawberry Fields Forever*
- Penny Lane*
- Baby You're a Rich Man*
- All You Need is Love*
*US Album
Produced by George Martin
Released:
US LP November 27, 1967
UK EP December 8, 1967
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