John Lennon & Paul McCartney

This song was written by Lennon et McCartney even if Lennon’s contribution comes down to the words « see how they run ». Lady Madonna’s melody was inspired by Humpfrey Lyttelton’sBad Penny Blues, a hit from 1956 produced by Georges Martin who then became The Beatles’s producer. Lady Madonna was recorded at Abbey Road Studios during the sessions of 3 and 6 February 1968, just before The Beatles’s trip to India. The song is a moving tribute to the « new mothers » whose daily struggle is to raise their kids alone…