Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
musicJan 23, 202638:20pending

EP 17: Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight

UnBeatled

About this episode

Welcome to episode 17 of UnBeatled, a channel where we take a deep dive into every single song The Beatles ever recorded. In our discussion we unpick the music, the lyrics, the cultural context at the time, and the impact the song had on the band's success in the UK and the world.


This week we take a look at Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight, the emotional climax of Abbey Road's medley. Written while looking through his step-sister's music book, the song is based on a 500 year old poem. However, Paul took the message and turned it into a message of consolation as The Beatles' personal relationships deteriorated.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get every episode summarized

Each time UnBeatled publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

No transcript yet

This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.

EP 17: Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight

UnBeatled

0:00
38:20

More episodes

More from UnBeatled

View all episodes →