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The Beatles · 1968 · Track 27
Details
TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo123 BPM
Duración2:54
ÁlbumThe Beatles
Año1968
ISRCGBAYE0601670
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The story behind
The song Savoy Truffle, written by George Harrison, originated from a curious anecdote: his friend Eric Clapton's sweet tooth. It turns out that Clapton suffered from toothaches but couldn't resist eating chocolates, especially a box of Mackintosh's Good News. Hence the title and much of the lyrics, which list chocolate flavors as a warning about the effect excessive sugar would have on his teeth. The song Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, which appears earlier on the same album, is even mentioned as an inside joke. The recording of this piece, which falls within the soul genre with rock influences, took place in October 1968, towards the end of the extensive sessions for the double album. It was a time when Harrison refocused on the guitar as his primary instrument, after a period dedicated to studying the Indian sitar. The production included a horn section arranged by Chris Thomas, anticipating the brass-dominated sound that would characterize Harrison's solo music.
This track was conceived in September 1968, while The Beatles had been working on their self-titled album, known as The White Album, for over three months. It was a period marked by certain tensions within the band, influenced by previous experiences in India. Harrison, increasingly close to Eric Clapton, collaborated with him on several occasions, strengthening a friendship that was reflected in the music. In fact, Clapton had participated as a guest on the song While My Guitar Gently Weeps from the same album, and Harrison would do the same on Cream's Badge, marking the beginning of a lasting musical partnership between the two guitarists. Harrison was looking to compose songs without deep messages at that time, and Savoy Truffle is an example of this, a fun tribute to sweets and friendship. For the lyrics, he had the help of Derek Taylor, who was inspired by the title of an American film to complement the theme. The song was released on November 22, 1968, forming part of one of the band's most diverse and talked-about albums.
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