Sunday, June 12, 2016

Take A Word - Blackbird

'BLACKBIRD SINGING IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT" is the beginning of a well-known Beatles song.  Actually, when Paul McCartney wrote this song, it had nothing whatsoever to do with blackbirds.  It was inspired by Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement in the U.S.  In England, black women were often referred to as black birds, hence the title.   With this in mind, it gives the lyrics an entirely new interpretation. 

13 comments:

  1. A touching and beautiful take on the theme, Bev. I had no idea that the Beatles' song was inspired by Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement. Superb.

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  2. Love all the elements in this blackbird scene. I also didnt know the story behind the beatles song.

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  3. Wonderful so dark and beautiful and atmospheric...love it.

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  4. Love the somber atmosphere in this one. Blackbird is one of my favorites Beetles' song.

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  5. I'm another who did not know about the Beatle's song, Bev, fabulous take on the theme!

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  6. I love the amazing atmosphere in this magical scenery !
    (and I'm glad you have use a blackbird like me (It's the german translation for "Amsel") and not a raven like all others, I thought my birds are wrong.)
    Big hugs Anja

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  7. I love this beautiful night scene with your blackbird singing in the moonlight. I also knew nothing of the Beatles song background.

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  8. A favorite song!!! This is just right!!!

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  9. I love the song of the blackbirds early morning and night.
    A nice work !
    Greetings from Germany

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  10. What a majestic bird he is, Miss Bev, standing there in the moonlight. Everything about this is beautiful.

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  11. I remember that song, this is a wonderful night scene.
    Yvonne

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  12. Powerful. I love the way your mind thinks!

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  13. Oh, a happy blackbird! And thank you for the info on the song; I did not know this.

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