Ten Interesting Facts About The Beatles Happiness Is A Warm Gun

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

She's not a pup who misses much Do do do do do do, woof woof She's well-acquainted with the touch of the velvet leash Like a kitten on a window pane The man in the crowd with the multicolored treats at the old dog park Lying with his eyes while his hands are busy given scrithes A soap impression of his chow which he pet And discovered at the National pound I need a scritch cause I'm going down Down to the pit bulls I left uptown I need a scritch 'cause I'm going down Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Labrador Retriever jumped the pup Happiness is a warm pup (boop boop snoot snoot) Happiness is a warm pup, momma (boop boop snoot snoot) When I hold you in my paws (ooh, oh, yeah) And I feel your scritchers on my tummy (ooh, oh, yeah) I know nobody can do me no harm (ooh, oh, yeah) Because Happiness is a warm pup (boop boop snoot snoot) Happiness is a warm pup, momma (boop boop snoot snoot) Well, don't you know that happiness is a warm pup momma? Happiness is a warm, yes it is, PUUUUUUUPPPP OWOW OWOW ROWOOOOOOoooooooooo!!!

[@cyd_m]

Furry?

[@oscarnerio5494]

For me John was the best making up lyrics and Paul with the music. Check out our Beatles-inspired songs and tell us what you think! kzbin.info/door/ehDvhdKzlLvT9oz9BLWD1Q

[@Alex-gn9px]

And 12 years later "happines is a warm gun" an exalted madman shot John and killed him. Cruel irony of fate.

[@zdsfhnbvhigf]

hi

[@Alex-gn9px]

@Jason Brown you're right double cruel irony of fate

[@TeatroGrotesco]

After John was shot a local radio station played Beatles songs all day.....with the clear exception of happiness is a warm gun.

[@hyp539]

It wasn't funny

[@davidthe16th90]

i think you mean with the exception of lucy in the sky

[@TeatroGrotesco]

@@hyp539 I think the sad part is that you don't realize it wasn't supposed to be funny.

[@chris-um2sh]

a strange part of me feels John mightve appreciated the irony of it...

[@roblund6919]

Some people would argue that was his best beatle song,i think he would have been ok with it

[@deathshead357]

"The man in the crowd with the multi-coloured mirrors on his hob-nail boots" was about some guy in Liverpool who had mirrors on the toes of his boots that he would use to look up women's skirts.

[@joecommie4890]

The days when women wore skirts

[@manladan5929]

Unpaid Troll ??????? They still do ?????????

[@oxkit0katxo413]

Thank you!

[@mikepatrick5909]

I remember when boys would sit at the bottom of a staircase to look up women's skirts..lol

[@ToneSoCooL3]

my favorite line is about the soap impression I dont know the meaning but I imagine some man who lost his mind after a divorce, carving a soap impression of his lover because he cant stop thinking of her

[@mandymoore5774]

Gotta say I always loved George the most tho, he was the “silent beatle” and that’s what I loved about him. It was hard for awhile for me to go back and forth between John and paul bc their both so equally talented, but it came down to who George was as a person.

[@Jolluna]

Been a fan 40+ years and still keep going back and forth between Paul and George. Expect your mind and artistic inclinations of the moment not to settle as well!

[@loganroark3916]

Yeah. I liked George because he produced a Monty Python film.

[@crazyantny9161]

Yeah, this song was left on the album about heroin, while so many of those beautiful songs that appeared Harrison's on All Things Must Pass where left out. Imo, a song written and vetoed as not being a Beatles song in 66' would have fit this side even better, not to mention it was extreamly deep.... The Art of Dieing. Jmo

[@Beantbeantbeant]

My 2nd favourite Beatles song, just behind *I Want You (She's So Heavy)* ... how about a fact video about that one? ;)

[@zacri9434]

ay same

[@jmartin4550]

Cool, that's my favorite too!

[@rolfeppler7573]

Endlich jemand der i want you (she's so heavy) als seinen favoriten bezeichnet!!!

[@crampystiltson7253]

Check out “I Want You (She’s So Heavy) by Black Paint. It’s pretty sick

[@OMRnOn]

never met someone with the same top 2 beatles songs! i am in awe

[@baltpit2439]

This has to be the most underrated Beatles track. It’s just so good

[@Adam-ro8vj]

Baltpit 243 nope, only underrated by people who just discovered it

[@pepoloco27]

It's not underrated ,it's just not popular...

[@jakewenttocolorado]

All Beatles music is overrated if anything

[@Adam-ro8vj]

Aaron Heaton I will agree people go out of their way to appreciate it more because their the Beatles.

[@jakewenttocolorado]

@@Adam-ro8vj the beatles are one of my favorite bands but still.

[@jordanhunt4788]

”We live in a world where we have to hide to make love, while violence is practiced in broad daylight."

[@mobiditch6848]

...we’re almost there. In calif you can shit in public with impunity.

[@CBrolley]

@@mobiditch6848 Fads always seem to start on the Left Coast and move their way east. So watch out, America. Californians may soon start screwing and crapping at the same time.

[@mobiditch6848]

@@CBrolley I think there’s already a variation of that called a dirty sanchez.

[@fku952]

Would you prefer a world where people have sex in public and the only time violence is practiced in daylight is in third world countries

[@jordanhunt4788]

@@fku952 Lennon's quote just seemed to be an interesting commentary on culture. We embrace violence but are ashamed of sex. We treat sex as if it's worse than violence, like it's a bad thing.

[@st.beatles7283]

I lost it at “woof woof”

[@st.beatles7283]

I don’t know how you always manage to post when I need it the most but thank you

[@Medddler]

12:28 I always thought it was Paul's voice! I love these insights.. Great video as always!

[@namesurname8904]

You pulled a McBeardy. Now all you have to do is sing Get Back. Or get a baby and put it on your leather coat.

[@PenguinBooks365]

❤

[@aquamarine99911]

This was a lot of stuff I didn't know about one of the Beatles' best songs. Thanks! Hearing how many takes it took reminds me of an interview George gave in the 70s when he was asked what made the Beatles so good. He replied "We worked harder than anyone else". And "Happiness ..." is proof of that.

[@martinwhite3354]

AMEN

[@bodolfhalvgud1269]

I'd love to see one of these videos on "I've got a feeling" such a raw beautiful song

[@bigbrotherisasob]

Watch the Let it Be movie.

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

The song also shows John's interest in strange time signatures.

[@silentsam6521]

I don’t have any favorite moments I smile every time I watch any of your videos

[@ronnienaidoo3249]

Great Video !!! Appreciate all the research you put into this video & others. One of the most Powerful songs on the White Album - both lyrically & vocally !!! John at his Best !!!

[@Snoopy7666]

"Happiness Is ... The HollyHobs unique take on my favorite band, THE BEATLES." The HollyHobs is one of my favorite sources for informative and totally delightful info and trivia about all things BEATLES... I love this place, and I hope you never stop giving us all The Beatles as no one else can.

[@JakeCuster]

Probably one of George Martin’s greatest productions as well as one of the best Beatles songs. The man was splicing and pasting before the technology was even available! Excited for the channel to reach 100K! So happy for you and the rest of the HollyHobs team! Edit: Chris Thomas took over, my bad. Needless to say the talent of every person working with them did the final product justice

[@JakeCuster]

Justin Puga I knew he took over at some point, I took the chance of not checking, but thank you! My luck was against me lol

[@dalybaz]

Splicing music or speech with 1/4 Inch tape, a White Chinagraph, and a razor blade is not all that difficult if you are organized and without distractions. You get into a sort of zone where all you can think about is the editing task at hand. Bits of tape held onto the tape machine (Usually a Tandberg machine for spoken word, or maybe an Otari MTR10 or a Studer A80 for music as they could hold NAB spools) with words like "Breath" or "Um", "Er" or stuff like "last 4 bars of take 1" or "Alternate ending" in White Chinagraph pencil were valuable tools to get it just right. I learned how to edit with tape but tape is sooooo expensive these days, that I don't bother with it.. and after re-learning on digital, I figure that it's made editing that much easier so any untrained kid can do it.

[@kibakillz666]

George Martin is aie John did most of the work read his letter to sir George and you'll see for yourself

[@burcubiricik1838]

what does george martin have to do with this song?!

[@kentcarter835]

I'd love to see a video about Across the Univers, and why such a beautiful song was never truly finished and properly recorded. Thanks, I enjoy your video very much.

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

Great suggestion!

[@finkaiser3994]

Always look forward to your videos man! It’s always nice to find people who appreciate this incredible band as much as I do!! Great work 🤙🏻

[@danvol3835]

One of my favorites--both the song and your 'interesting facts' videos. Well done, again.

[@cyd_m]

There are so many different parts in this song! It’s so cool

[@OisforOreo-w2w]

One of their many masterpieces

[@billjacobs5577]

Interesting facts, for sure. You missed one: Window pane, or windowpane, was a street name for acid in the 60s and 70s.

[@hippydippy]

@Johnny Morphine No... It was liquid LSD formed into a thin gel, cured, then cut into tiny pieces. Here we had 4 way amber & brown windowpane. You could see through it (hence the name.) If you were brave enough & put one in your eye, it would dissolve in less than 2 minutes & you would sky rocket off to Mars instantly. It was the good shit. Trees would turn into cartoons, you'd feel yourself melt through walls, everything was alive etc. I did a lot of it & loved it!

[@TupDigital]

What hippy said- they are translucent gel tabs, a form of conveyance for Uncle Cid. I can attest that windowpane was still readily available for dissolving on (someone who isn't you) tongues in 2004, as thats the last time I had the quixotic pleasure of seeing it in person(PA, USA). But being its just a vehicle, im sure that as we speak some trays of it are congealing somewhere in a town near you. Cheeahs

[@rick4electric]

Maybe. But windowpane came into usage much later than '68. At least where I lived in Philadelphia.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

By the 90's that was reduced to a printed pattern ;rather the the original gel type.

[@jchow5966]

Incredible vocals. Great song!

[@ericwillmusic_tpa]

One of my favorite Beatles songs! Thanks for the video!

[@acledfloyd]

I really enjoy your videos. I learn so much. And it gives me more appreciation for songs I’ve listened to my whole life.

[@HalfassDIY]

Wow, I had no idea Derek Taylor was so lyrically involved.

[@jbognap]

"A soap impression of his wife which he ate And donated to the National Trust" 🤣

[@SailorsGirl1957]

Me either. Who's Derek Taylor? I could Google, but...

[@jimbob2980]

he wasnt

[@shoorayner1]

After I watch these videos I immediately have to go listen to the full song at least once

[@AlexanderGreensmith]

Thank you so much HollyHobs, this instantly became my favourite Beatles song when I heard it, and this is now by default one of my favourite videos of yours!

[@jimmyberry4451]

My favorite Beatles song thank you !

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

There's just too many to choose from. They are like a Labyrinth with magic everywhere. They were and still are untouchable and we are gleefully overwhelmed in their wake. What a treasure, what a gift to last a lifetime and a really big shoutout for ''Hollyhobs'' for always painting a beautiful picture of their phenomena for each new generation to be amazed that this actually happened during the 60s. Thanks to everyone who admired The Beatles because their magic still brings so much happiness to those who just have a listen. The Beatles had it all and heaps more:)

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Loved it. You’re having more and more fun. The content is great in every way.

[@Mad_Ancient_Computer_700AD]

Love the vid! Peace and love!!

[@Supersphere455]

This song is the best on the white album in my opinion 👌

[@plathoven6240]

The "Carnival of Light" -parallel universe clip was amazing...I still think about it. Thanks for this great channel.

[@zackewy]

this deserves so much more views, I've been needing new Beatles videos

[@jimmy7434]

Just discovered the channel and can’t get enough. Reminding me with each video why I love The Beatles.

[@charlottegough1616]

This is one of my all time favourite Beatles songs!!!!

[@TheMelodyShawtysLike]

WOAH IVE NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY, thank you for these videos, i enjoy them tons, it’s nice to see great content on the fab four💙✌🏼

[@harolddburke4726]

I love hearing about the Beatles story. It is the love of their music. Also when they noticed how good each other were. And appreciated each others talent. So much talent cannot be tied down so it was only a matter time for a breakup. I only wish they had found time to get back for on more tune together.

[@Entertainer114]

Damn I loved this! What a great clip and channel - I've watched a couple of your Beatles facts now. Thanks for all the tidbits and factoids about this tune!

[@jairlaiter6679]

Great information on one of John's best songs... What a genius. Your best episode so far. Thanks for the efucation

[@bnastali]

"Please Please Me" by talking about the unique way John and Paul often sang together in harmony rather than on the same key. Very huge aspect of their appeal to me.

[@jonaslind8123]

You are my favourite youtuber, hands down. Thanks for yet another interesting video! :-)

[@MichaelDBauer]

I'll never hear the song the same again. Always wondered about the words in this song because I knew John was a master word crafter. Wonderful video. Loved it.

[@murrayl4715]

I love your videos, they give me so much more knowledge on my favorite band. And my favorite video was your maxwells silver hammer, and my favorite song of yours is mr Mortimer.

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

Awww no one talks about Mr. Mortimer thank you so much!

[@samkendrick5779]

Wow I usually don't like little known fact videos but your detail is very interesting and well done. I actually backed it up several times.

[@ciaranmurray6623]

This song finally starts making sense thanks to your great video.

[@Robisquick]

In terms of the 15 years I’ve enjoyed being a Beatles hyper-demi-mega-fan of The Beatles, there have only been 3 songs of there’s that I have never overplayed no matter how hard I’ve tried: 1. Happiness is a Warm Gun 2. I Am The Walrus 3. I’m Only Sleeping

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

loved john flipping his book right on "shoot" at 12:54

[@ero2840]

I love this song, probably my favorite of the White Album. Thank you for this video, you have an amazing channel!

[@st.beatles7283]

Congrats on almost 100k

[@bwebb90]

One of my favourite channels, great video again!

[@CiroPinto]

For the video compilation youd like to do, I love your "you should leave this unread". This is something special that applies to Beatles and hundreds of real life situations!

[@darinhill3773]

Love this channel! I also love the longer videos. Keep doing what you're doing and thanks

[@benjaminphelps561]

the pup part made my day! thank you

[@russbroda2535]

Where were you in the 70’s when I was ravenous for such Beatle detail ? More crazily , KCRW is now playing Happiness !!! How is this possible ?

[@amo5743]

love ur channel bro, as some1 from liverpool we all basically grow up on the beatles its so cool seein some1 from across the sea with so much passion for them n their music keep it goin

[@lyndatrones1787]

John Lennon, Paul McCartney AND George Harrison....ALL GENIUS. 💛

[@lyndatrones1787]

@John Caulfield YES I AGREE...I will change my post now. Thank you John!!

[@PenguinBooks365]

Macca ❤

[@kevin_dasilva]

This channel is getting better and better...

[@martinweir4007]

I don’t mind your videos being too long! Others, likely. The info is worth the time. I’d be interested of how the band influenced each others’ writing as they evolved from “Lennon & McCartney” to Lennon, McCartney, Harrison. Songs such as Mr. Kite to Elenor Rigby or Strawberry Fields to Penny Lane. Love your vids and research/knowledge. Thanks!

[@ALF-Tupper]

HIAWG is one of the few tracks that the Beatles used the Bartell Fretless Guitar. On the track Happiness is a Warm Gun, the characteristic timbre of a fretless guitar is unmistakable (0’:44”- 0’:58”). it was also on Helter Skelter and Savoy Truffle

[@cesar-fr5hj]

I love how there is so much more around the beatles, thanks you for making it easy to know all the lore

[@mariobrenes4264]

I really appreciate this video. It’s my favorite song, thank you so much!

[@lioness8872]

i love all the stories about George and his song writing , i also would like to know what George's song Apple Scruffs is about.

[@seldonsinq]

The fans who hung outside EMI Studios were called Apple Scruffs.

[@Marcos-rw4yl]

you never miss on these videos man. love your channel

[@aliza4158]

Your videos make my day! Thank you so much for this one!

[@TD-yk8bf]

Glad to see you highlighting the genius of John. His putting together of snippets from articles though, is not the implied plagiarism you hint at. Rather than the snippets, it's how they were put together into a potent and highly relevant song. It was John's innate genius. It's why John WAS the Beatles and the sole reason for their magnitude and impact upon the world.

[@rja8441]

Someone who loves the beatles more then me lol. It's fun to learn more about The Beatles.

[@jordan.newsom]

Great video as usual! 😄

[@sh3pard311]

I have some great ADHD and rarely finish songs. I have listened to every single Beatles song but whenever this one came on I’d listen to about half of it. Not until a few weeks ago, I was caught off guard by the second part. That has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard and I had no idea it was there.

[@terryperring104]

This is brilliant HollyHobs - thanks!

[@MrBecker666]

Lennon was some sort of a poet that could come up with a great melody on top of his words

[@thewalrus8932]

EXCELLENT!!!! So informative! One of your best!! Thank you so much!!

[@cheekibreekiivdamke2973]

I always start my day listening to this song. Makes me think more clear :) Great videos HollyHobs!

[@howamilooking5952]

Great work! I d9nt know where to start on picking your best works. I'd like to think this one was the best.

[@Noirmirror]

Great stuff per usual!!

[@EdgarMcmunchkin]

Great video as always! Your original Yoko Ono video is still the one that sticks in my head the most, that's got to be in the clip show 👌

[@anthonymilinchuk3945]

Awesome content! I love your channel. Can you do an interesting facts video on Donovan! Thanks mate cheers!

[@danpro4519]

Faaaantastic presentation here, man!

[@craigwarner6156]

The longer the better HollyHobs

[@nyanyahserus]

This is my first ever comment on a KZbin video but I can’t help but thank you for your work. Even though The Beatles were falling apart towards the end, its stories like these that remind us that no matter what, when they were together and collaborating as one unit, they indeed were the greatest of all time! Thank you for all your hard work in keeping their majestic legacy alive ❤️

[@delphinbringsby6768]

Man, I love this. Great job and channel!

[@zendermeister]

I love you, bro. You are so sweet, sincere, and earnest. You make everything pop.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Love the song but sad about the word gun knowing johns future thanks for the informative video look forward to seeing you again 👋🙏

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

White is the best. Happiness has been my favourite since Christmas 1968. So have The White. I cried. I laughed. I was totally flabbergasted in my 14 year old body. It was the best moment in years. Such a Great Album. With Love 🥰 🙏☮️

[@smks3638]

I really enjoyed the low-fi “something” and “Norwegian wood”. They really helped me cram for my exams.

[@stephenlupoli]

Excellent insights into this song. Loved this!!!

[@recelehberger1603]

This is my first video I have seen of your channel. I am a huge Beetles fan and I really enjoyed this. You have a new subscriber my friend. I am looking forward to watching some of the other stuff on your channel!

[@tomad919]

I really enjoy your channel and keep hoping to see your take on my favorite group - The Moody Blues

[@imannonymous7707]

ya i love this track....and all these little tidbits are interesting.......twist n shout this boy mr moonlight im only sleeping and your bird can sing are sum other great john vocal performances come together too

[@yodelmeyo]

Great vid, as always! Congrats on 💯❕❕❕

[@erikpate8370]

Maybe my favorite Beatles song

[@hbarwickjr]

Thanks for the history on this marvelous historic song.

[@tupperlienke9712]

Thanks for the great back story!

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Great video about this song… Keep them coming!

[@theNorthernDogStar]

Another great one! Thanks!! 💕💕

[@dougmoniaci4957]

I love this. You are amazing. Keep it up. Beatles for ever.

[@iamtheinserter]

Great video as always

[@Glitch4Twitch]

Can you do a 10 Interesting Facts about the Carnival of Light. As much as I would love to hear the song, I feel it is best left unheard. Think about it, the majority of the song's intrigue is because it is unheard; if it is heard, it loses that. 1) The master reel should be pressed up. 2) Fitted w/ a sleeve of beautiful artwork; befitting the time it was created. 3) And exhibited in a museum, behind impenetrable glass, in perpetuity. *This would be a lovely marriage between art & music; a marriage The Beatles have long adored *The song is an experimental song *The presentation would be experimental: "The unheard song."; like the bottle of wine not meant to drink.

[@ledflaplin2001]

It’s a crap song the remaining Beatles are embarrassed about. From all accounts it’s disjointed and leads no where. Yes, it’s Paul’s attempt to get into avant garde prior to John. I just feel it’s a huge build up to nothing. Would I love to hear it? Yes! But based off of everything I’ve read it’s not very worth while. Including said testimony from other Beatles. I agree it’s best left unheard. You do know at some point it will be released. I find it impressive that it hasn’t been released in some form by a bootlegger or someone with access to the master tapes. What more interesting to me is the bootlegs of the songs the Beatles gave away. Like A world without love, and early songs they gave away.

[@kaiguitarguymenard]

@@ledflaplin2001 they recorded Tip Of My Tongue as a full band and it might still be in the EMI vault.

[@dalybaz]

@@ledflaplin2001 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bTZ61uhqaJj7c

[@ledflaplin2001]

Baz Daly that’s not the real Carnival Of Light!!! Come on man. It’s never been released!!

[@Glitch4Twitch]

@@dalybaz fake