Tab contests; Most wanted tabs Submit new tab Tablature guide edited down to 2:13, removing 43 seconds just before first bridge. THE BEATLES- REVOLVER. "Doctor Robert" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. Recorded only ten months before the song it precedes on this album, namely the monumental classic “Yesterday,” the differences in style between the two tracks appear as if the former was produced many years later. The official Beatles' canon covers all songs the Beatles recorded and authorized for publication in their years as a performing group. It was undoubtedly another product of a writing session between the two composers at John’s Kenwood mansion. It was a big racket, but a joke too about this fellow who cured everyone of everything with all these pills and tranquilizers, injections for this and that; he just kept New York high. SKU: MN0071748 Seven takes of the song were recorded, take seven being deemed best and ready for overdubs. As with all of the released mixes of the song, it was edited down to 2:13, removing 43 seconds just before first bridge. [27] These consisted of Lennon's lead vocal and McCartney's high harmony part, and Harrison supplying a third voice over the bridges. Past Masters contains 33 non-album Beatles tracks - ranging from classic A-sides to hits sung in German - two CDs were released in 1988 called Past Masters … Also, all of the American tape versions of the album (cassette, 8-track, 4-track and reel-to-reel) contain the stereo mix of the song. PLEASE DONATE TO KEEP THEM ALIVE! “It was about myself. First pressing, August 5, 1966. Follow Info. A symmetrical sixteen measure verse is deliberately muddied-up by John’s insistence on adding an announcement-like two-measure transition to the second half of the verse as the song finally changes chords to F# major. Revolver. Change your blood and have a vitamin shot and you’ll feel better.” Since The Beatles have been very candid about their drug use during those years, the above statement appears to have the ring of truth. This results in the unstructured and incoherent becoming coherent. Since it saved time, this new process was used quite regularly by The Beatles from 1966 on, a good portion of “Revolver” including this technique. In A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles' Song, Steve Turner speculated that Dr. Robert was probably Dr. Robert Freymann, a New York doctor who administered amphetamines to many in the performing arts scene. Also to be noted is that three mono mixes of the song were performed at the end of this session by Martin, Emerick and 2nd engineer Phil McDonald, although none of these were ever released. Correction: The Beatles - Dr Robert (chords) Comment. Robert” was begun. These "Playtapes" are highly collectable today. Dr. Robert gave them shots of legal stuff, I believe high in vitamin B. He passed away in 1987. The momentum of the song is abruptly interrupted to introduce a whole new aspect. Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. or Ernest J.Day & Co. front laminated flipback cover with small “mono” on the front and with “Dr. It’s just a piss-take.” As early as 1967, Paul explained the meaning of the song: “That’s what ‘Doctor Robert’ is all about, just a pill doctor who sees you all right. Revolver. Robert Fraser (a gallery owner) could be the inspiration for this song. In other countries, it appeared on Revolver, where it was sequenced as the fourth track on side two of the LP, between "For No One" and "I Want to Tell You". A1, A4, B1 - UK mix from Revolver A2 - 1969 out-take A3 - Pirated B-side of the 45 A5 - 1967 out-take A6 - Pirated B-side of the 45 B2 - Mono mix, no backing vocals Lennon's lead vocal is automatically double tracked with each of the two slightly-out-of-phase tracks split onto separate stereo channels; creating a surrealistic effect supporting the lyric about drug use. [11] Aged around 60 in 1966, Freymann was a German-born Manhattan physician known to New York's artists and wealthier citizens for his vitamin B-12 injections, which also featured liberal doses of amphetamine. By copying the recorded vocal track to a separate machine with a variable oscillator, which allowed you to alter the speed of the recording, and then recording it back to the original tape on top of the recorded vocal, they could create a double image of the sound with one of the images slightly out of time with the first by maybe just a few milliseconds. [33] The album was released on 5 August,[34] shortly before the Beatles commenced their final concert tour, in Chicago. The Beatles Doctor Robert Lyrics. Turner cites Donovan's 1965 track "Candy Man" as another song that might have served as an example for Lennon. Huxley is on Sgt. It was a long process, but the results were always spectacular. But by then in 1966 all of the Beatles were pouring different drugs into there system on a regular basis. The characteristic guitar riff continues to be played within the changed chord on the ninth measure. Doctor Robert. George Martin, Geoff Emerick and Phil McDonald entered the control room of EMI Studio Three to create multiple mono and stereo mixes from 10 am until 6:30 pm that day (with a 90 minute break at 1 pm) before resuming recording duties in EMI Studio Two to record one final song for the album, namely “She Said She Said.”. Follow The Beaties Band. We can't find this song online. Much more finesse was used to make this mono mix, three attempts being made before they were satisfied. The first mix was given to Capitol Records for the US release, although they instead opted to create a “duophonic” fake stereo mix for the album instead of waiting for these stereo mixes to arrive, which could have been past their deadline. Also, in the Huxley’s book, Dr. Robert is the administer and main supporter of "moksha medicine" (which is I believe psilocybin synthesized into a … In those years between 1962 and 1970 the Beatles released 219 songs or song variants, which are listed below in order of appearance. [28], "Doctor Robert" was one of the three songs from the Revolver sessions, all written by Lennon,[30] that were given to Capitol Records in early May 1966 for inclusion on the US release Yesterday and Today. KT TAX CODE Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, side A): XEX 605- 2 ; Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, side B): XEX 606- 2 Read or print original Dr. Robert lyrics 2020 updated! The song was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.It was recorded in seven takes on 17 April 1966 with vocals overdubbed 19 April. German born Robert Freymann, sometimes known as Dr. Robert or “The Great White Father” (reportedly because of having a tuft of white hair), continued his practice in New York for many years administering legal amphetamines in larger than needed doses to mostly well-to-do clients. Two days later, on April 19th, 1966, they returned to EMI Studio Two at 2:30 pm to record the vocals and, thereby finish “Dr. They may have been well experienced with drugs by that time, but their going to an actual physician to be injected with drugs was not necessary, therefore the encouragement heard in the song to “. He identified this jangle quality as the Beatles' response to "what the Byrds had done with the Fabs' own proto-folk-rock sound on A Hard Day's Night". [40] Writing in his book Revolution in the Head, Ian MacDonald says that although the song is only a "minor" Beatles track, it is among the band's "most incisive pieces". A3 The Inner Light A4 And Your Bird Can Sing A5 Peace Of Mind A6 You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) B1 Doctor Robert B2 This mix continued to be used on the majority of the pressings of the album all the way until 1988 when vinyl albums were discontinued. Correction: The Beatles - Dr Robert (ukulele) Comment. John Lennon mainly wrote the lyrics to the Beatles Doctor Robert song but Paul McCartney helped out with the middle eight sections. There is also a 1st press Variation C. Still considered a 1st. Therefore, we can easily rule out “Dr. In the US mono mix of the song, as released on Yesterday and Today, Lennon appears to say "OK, Herb" at the very end of the track. Such was the quick progression The Beatles were moving in. Follow The Beatle Boys. "[3], In his book Beatles '66, author Steve Turner says that Lennon was possibly encouraged to write about a drug supplier after discussing "Mother's Little Helper" – a song from the Rolling Stones' just-released Aftermath album – with Mick Jagger, when the latter had attended a recent session for Revolver. He just kept New York high.”, Pete Shotton attempts to add more details to the story: “John paid sardonic tribute to an actual New York doctor. It was a joke between ourselves, but they go in in-jokes and come out out-jokes, because everyone listens and puts their own thing on it, which is great. Dr. Robert was mainly written by Lennon and was a direct influence on all the different varieties of pills he was probably using with his favorite being LSD. Robert” is convincingly cleared up in Paul McCartney’s book “Many Years From Now.” Co-author Barry Miles, reiterating Paul’s account, explains as follows: “In fact, the name was based on the New York Dr. Feelgood character Dr. Robert Freymann, whose discreet East 78th Street clinic was conveniently located for Jackie Kennedy and other wealthy Upper East Siders from Fifth Avenue and Park to stroll over for their vitamin B-12 shots, which also happened to contain a massive dose of amphetamine. A third eighteen-measure verse is then heard, which is structurally and instrumentally identical to the second with the exception of hearing two overdubbed guitar parts from George played mostly in the gaps between the lyric lines. After all, Ringo himself has been known to say, “I get high with a little help from my friends.” :-), The rest of the lyrics are mostly straightforward, explaining that Dr. Robert has a “special cup” to make you feel “well, well, well” and to become “a new and better man.” He is definitely dedicated to his craft, “helping anyone in need” and tirelessly does “everything he can,” being there “anytime at all.”. “It’s all about a queer!” This was John Lennon’s response when asked about the song during an interview. The curious opening line, “Ring my friend, I said you’d call Doctor Robert,” has been the subject of some debate. Later on the roadies did it, and we just kept them in our pockets loose, in case of trouble.”, While this appears to be the final word on the matter, there seems to be more to the story. The Beatles – Dr. Robert Lyrics. This is the variation with "Doctor Robert" (instead of Dr. Robert) on label, and with "Taxman" and "Eleanor Rigby" on separate lines on the label. According to musicologist Walter Everett, the lyrics to "Doctor Robert" "contained the most overt drug references of any published Beatles song" up to 1966, and he adds that in their recording of the song, the band "found musical ways to portray the doctor as a saint". from album: Yesterday And Today (1966) Ring my friend I said you'd call Dr. Robert, Day or night he'll be there anytime at all Dr. Robert. Some, though, would suggest that maybe John was here addressing his good “friend” Ringo, informing him of where he could get a good high. All the concerts from Dr. Robert - Especial The Beatles Follow this artist and we’ll let you know when they have concerts. “The Word” was admittedly written under the influence of marijuana, as was a lot of the “Rubber Soul” album, but that was also veiled in disguise. Doctor Robert, The Beatles tribute, was very fortunate to be invited to perform at two finishes of the 2014 Pro Challenge road bike race. He highlights the combination of Lennon's "caustic vocal", McCartney's "huckstering harmony in fourths" and Harrison's "double-tracked guitar, with its unique blend of sitar and country-and-western". The session for the song took place on 17 April 1966 at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London. The full instrumentation of the band begins directly on the downbeat with John and George playing different but complimentary picking rhythms on their electric guitars, John’s being the more prominent. Home » B » Beatles » ... Tablatures and chords for acoustic guitar and electric guitar, ukulele, drums are parodies/interpretations of the original songs. Robert” was a song about John’s family "ear, nose and throat" physician. The painted bus and Dr. Robert singing "I am the walrus" is a reference to psychedelic painted bus The Beatles had in their film Magical Mystery Tour (1967), as well as Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters who traveled around the United States in his bus. About seven weeks before Britain got to hear the song, “Dr. A simple four-measure introduction starts things on their way. The Beatles. Probably because of Pete Shotton’s account, this physician's name had been well circulated in Beatles lore for a time. The song was a joke about this fellow who cured everyone of everything with all these pills and tranquilizers. Paul comes in to harmonize throughout almost the entire verse, climaxing with his insistent pleas “he’s a man you must believe, helping anyone in need.” The eighteenth measure then adds George’s overdubbed guitar noodling for the first time. The mono mix of “Dr. Red marbled vinyl US bootleg. Robert” that was used on the British “Revolver” album was not created until one of the final recording/mixing sessions for the album on June 21st, 1966. Robert” is one quite familiar to us in the Lennon / McCartney catalog thus far, consisting of a ‘verse/ verse/ bridge/ verse/ bridge/ verse’ structure (or aababa). More information Dr Robert ( O Doutor droguinha ) The Beatles. Robert” can easily be estimated to have been written during this time. this point, as well as beyond this point, is just another reason why The Beatles music has become so admirable and still maintains its credibility throughout all these years. Here are the most popular versions Guitar tabs, Chords, Bass, Ukulele chords, Guitar Pro. Apparently continuing the premise of the song being about a “fantasy doctor,” The Beatles describe him as having his practice in Britain instead of New York. According to Ian MacDonald,[41] except where noted: There's some fellow in New York, and in the States we'd hear people say: "You can get everything off him; any pills you want." [23] It was a relatively straightforward track to record,[21] compared to the more experimental songs such as "Tomorrow Never Knows" and "Rain". Condition is "Used". This release features the original mono mix of the song as contained on the vinyl release, but they sadly included the later British stereo mix instead of what Capitol was delivered back in 1966. Robert. Pepper album, so it must be him. Print and download The Beatles Doctor Robert Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB). Live Performances It’s unfortunate that, although the entire “ Revolver ” album was recorded prior to their … Includes Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) for Voice, range: Cb4-A5 or Guitar 1 or Backup Vocals or Guitar 2 or Guitar 3 in A Major. No solo or instrumental section appears in this song, although it is quite likely that one was planned. [21] It was subsequently remixed in mono on 21 June. [6] The character is in keeping with the idea of a "Dr. Feelgood", a physician who prescribed drugs such as amphetamines under the guise of legitimate medical practice. As with the first stereo mix made on this day, the fade-out is done more carefully to hide the true ending of the song. Preview Add correction. Dr. Robert proves it. [18] The musical arrangement has staggered layering, with backing vocals starting in the second verse, the lead guitar entering just before the bridge, and the bridge itself featuring added harmonium and extra vocals. “Remix 11” mispressing. Vocal overdubs onto take 7 (on spare track) Final mix - take 7. Original UK Mono. It adorned Ringo Starr’s drum kit from 1963, has since endured as The Beatles' official marque, and was registered as … [28] The song was mixed in mono for its US release on 12 May[29] and in stereo on 20 May. About the writing of the song, Paul recalls: “John and I thought it was a funny idea: the fantasy doctor who would fix you up by giving you drugs, it was a parody on that idea. The second verse is identical in structure but with a couple of additions to the arrangement. The first and only time it’s been posted was by afeery in Apr 2012. These added elements bring a distinct fullness with four electric guitars wailing away at these times, each playing a different part. Some unique features of this mix included the noticeable edit where the 43 seconds were removed, which can be heard just before the first “well, well, well” comes in. The Beatles by Dr. Robert . The mysterious 43 seconds that were edited out of the final product may very well have been a solo of some sort that was intended to precede the first bridge. Also released on this date was the box set, “The Beatles In Mono,” obviously featuring the mono mix of “Dr. This probably occurred within a short time after the LP was first released. Robert” appeared on the Capitol album “. They may have been well experienced with drugs by that time, but their going to an actual physician to be injected with drugs was not necessary, therefore the encouragement heard in the song to “ring my friend” in order to get them high was purely imagination on their part – imagining the scenario in New York that they had heard about. “I have a clientele that is remarkable, from every sphere of life,” he has stated. Ring my friend I said you'd call Dr. Robert, Day or night he'll be there anytime at all Dr. Robert. Instead, they opted to create a “duophonic” fake stereo mix from the earlier received mono mix. Both of the “Dr. LP - BEATLES, THE - REVOLVER UK 1966 stereo original, "Doctor Robert" on label Rare and decent copy of first UK stereo edition. His book "What's So Bad About Feeling Good?" On April 16th, 1966, which was the eighth recording session for what became the “Revolver” album, The Beatles entered EMI Studio Two for an eight hour recording session (2:30 to 10:30 pm) to concentrate solely on their new song “Dr. However, this verse is truncated to twelve measures with the only lyrics being the twice repeated first line of the first verse, “Ring my friend, I said you’d call Doctor Robert.” The second time the line is repeated, ending again with “Doc Robert,” the fade-out of the song begins. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class. Dr. Robert: Lennon-McCartney: Recorded 17th April 1966 in 7 takes, backing track only. Doctor Robert Lyrics: Ring, my friend I said you'd call / Doctor Robert / Day or night he'll be there any time at all / Doctor Robert / Doctor Robert / You're a new and better man / He helps you to Tracks: A1 I'm Only Sleeping A2 What's The New Mary-Jane? Keep in mind, however, that when he was asked about the inspiration behind “, On April 16th, 1966, which was the eighth recording session for what became the “. were released in this portable format, "Dr. Robert" being on one of these. He was a friend of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and was known for providing drugs for his wealthy clients. Robert Fraser (a gallery owner) could be the inspiration for this song. Robert,” as well as the other two songs intended for Capitol’s “Yesterday…And Today” album (“I’m Only Sleeping” and “And Your Bird Can Sing”). Years later Lennon would admit that he always had more. The overdubs consisted of John on harmonium in the bridges, George on lead guitar and maracas throughout the entire song and, reportedly, Paul on piano, although this was apparently mixed out of the recording entirely. Keep in mind, however, that when he was asked about the inspiration behind “Eleanor Rigby” his response was “two queers.” Also, when a reporter asked what they thought about a Time Magazine article that explained “Day Tripper” as being about a prostitute and “Norwegian Wood” as being about a lesbian, Paul’s response was “We were just trying to write songs about prostitutes and lesbians, you know.” Obviously they were joking at the expense of those who were trying to interpret their music. Robert” that saw the light of day was performed on May 12th, 1966 in the control room of EMI Studio Three by Martin, Emerick and 2nd engineer Jerry Boys. Ringo keeps strictly to the closed hi-hat throughout the song and, while not much innovation was displayed, not much was needed. [7] Lennon recalled that McCartney might have helped him write the "Well, well, well" bridge;[6] despite this, according to music journalist Robert Fontenot, "most agree the song is almost all John's brainchild. Preview Add correction. [37] Impressed with the artist's work, Lennon bought the original picture and proudly displayed it at his home. Pepper album, so I know the Beatles were fond of him. "Doctor Robert" was one of the three songs from the Revolver sessions, all written by Lennon, that were given to Capitol Records in early May 1966 for inclusion on the US release Yesterday and Today. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO KEEP THIS WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING, PLEASE CLICK BELOW! me unique features of this mix included the noticeable edit where the 43 seconds were removed, which can be heard just before the first “, The second stereo mix made on May 20th found its way onto the stereo copies of the British “. This mono mix was made in response to a request from Capitol Records in America for three new Beatles songs to fill out their soon to be released “Yesterday…And Today” album. Find the accurate lyrics from sing365.com. Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey. This probably occurred within a short time after the LP was first released. THESE BEATLES LESSONS MAY END! And while everything about the Dr. Robert—from the name to the enclosure artwork by Revolver cover artist Klaus Voorman—is clearly Fab-centric, the pedal generates tones that are interesting and unique outside the Beatles canon. Ring my friend I said you'd call, Doctor Robert Day or night, he'll be there any time at all, Doctor Robert Doctor Robert You're a new and better man Most first generation fans would probably point to songs from the year 1967, such as the lyric “I get high with a little help from my friends,” or the imagery used in “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” not to mention the supposed message hidden in the initials of that song. Ring, my friend, I said you'd call Doctor Robert. Robert” mixes edited out the 43 seconds, although the edits are much less noticeable. :) This jam is special! They were: Robert Fraser, a gallery owner who was friends with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Sign Up Below for our MONTHLY BEATLES TRIVIA QUIZ! Since British residents don’t have to pay for health care, John and Paul explain that you “don’t pay money just to see yourself with Doctor Robert.” For instance, the round lens glasses that John was seen wearing publicly later in 1966 and onward were standard National Health issues, provided at no cost for those needing glasses in Britain. A reprise of the “heavenly” bridge ends with what seems like an even heavier mélange of guitar sounds that once again transcend into a verse. This is a 1st press variant B with the change of "Dr." - "Doctor". "Yesterday...And Today" was then released on January 21st, 2014, as an individual compact disc, both the mono and stereo versions of the album being included on a single CD. Dr. Robert, your a new and better man, sponsored links. 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