Paul McCartney‘s “Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight” has something in common with The Beatles‘ “Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da.” The same person gave the singer-songwriter both of the tunes’ names.
Paul McCartney | Dave Hogan/Getty Images A friend gave Paul the name The Beatles’ ‘Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da’
In his book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote that he used to meet his Nigerian friend, Jimmy Scott, in London clubs in the 1960s. Scott was a conga player who worked with Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones.
Around the time that he became friends with Paul, Scott had a band called the Ob-la-di Ob-la-da Band. According to All Music, the name came from a Yoruba phrase that Scott often used, “ob-la-di ob-la-da,” which translates to “life goes on.”
Scott played congas on The Beatles’ tune. However, it caused some drama between the friends. Scott believed he deserved a co-writers credit for...
Paul McCartney | Dave Hogan/Getty Images A friend gave Paul the name The Beatles’ ‘Ob-la-Di, Ob-la-Da’
In his book The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul wrote that he used to meet his Nigerian friend, Jimmy Scott, in London clubs in the 1960s. Scott was a conga player who worked with Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones.
Around the time that he became friends with Paul, Scott had a band called the Ob-la-di Ob-la-da Band. According to All Music, the name came from a Yoruba phrase that Scott often used, “ob-la-di ob-la-da,” which translates to “life goes on.”
Scott played congas on The Beatles’ tune. However, it caused some drama between the friends. Scott believed he deserved a co-writers credit for...
- 4/9/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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