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The working title was "Auntie Gin's Theme" because Paul McCartney's Aunt Gin liked it.

One of 5 Beatles songs McCartney performed on his "Wings Over America" tour in 1976.

Comments:

i doesnt matter if the movie sucked(across the universe) i personally loved it. my point is if you are a hardcore beatles fan you love that movie just because of the music
- amanda, evansville, IN

This is the first emo song ever. No, srly, try playing it with distorted guitars keeping up with the fast tempo. The Beatles f***ing invented emo... along with progressive rock, ballad rock, hard rock, heavy metal, etc, etc, etc...
- Dogbert, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I agree. Across the Universe was a stupid movie with bad actors, cheesy Beatles references (lead characters were "Jude" and "Lucy"), a terribly written and tacked on plot, bad acting, and terrible cover versions of classic songs. You know the filmakers are desperate when they write a scene with Bono dancing around a bus singing "I Am the Walrus". That was even more disturbing than the original film clip from "Magical Mystery Tour". All in all, it was just a bad excuse to make a lot of money by exploiting the popularity of the Beatles and the quality of their music.
- Brad, Lexington, KY

I love the beatles.... but personally, i did not like across the universe at all. i think somebody just decided to exploit the beatles' genius for money. the story is poorly conveyed and the original songs are WAY better. i think ill stick to the original recordings and original beatles movies thank you very much
- Michael, Gloucester, VA

The perfect rock/pop song.
- Theresa, Murfreesboro, TN

i was fooling around with a sound software and slowed this song down a bit and it sounds really great that way(not that its not great this way)
- ty, phillipston, MA

great song. it fits the lyrics perfectly-the way paul sings makes him sound like, like a previous comment said, a giddy teenager in love. always puts me in a good mood. :-)
- chloe, st. louis, MO

the b-side to you've got to hide your love away released on green wax I believe? An underrated Paul masterpiece. A near perfect 7". Genius.
- Jason, Pittsburgh, PA

Paul wrote the final draft of this song with the intention of making a blue grass sounding tune. I think he accomplished it while still retaining an awesome pop sound. Brilliant tune. Cheers.
- Dane, Vancouver, BC

I love this song and the scene that goes with it on Across The Universe is just great.
- Olivia, Chicago, IL

it always makes me happy. i loved it in the movie! :)
- Tay, San Diego, CA

This is definitely in my top 5 favorite Beatles songs, it puts me in the best mood ever! And Kayla, what you said about Jude from "Across the Universe" looking like Paul? In the newspaper it said that he was based on the McCartney-like charm, and I think some of his facial expressions and mannerisms are like Paul's in this movie 'cause he's based on him. Smart director!
- Julia, *, OH

I really love this song! also the scene with this song in it in Across The Universe. is it just me or does the guy that plays Jude look like Paul McCartney?!
- Kayla, Nashville, TN

oh my gosh... this song was in across the universe (AMAZING movie, btw) and the scene was awesome!!!! it was in a bowling ally and all the lights were changing colors and stuff and its really good!!! even if your not that big of a beatles fan, Across the Universe is a beautifully done movie and this just might be one of the best scenes!
- Emily, Langhorne, PA

Great guitar work in this song. I also love the way the rhymes in the lyrics almost fall in a random, non-structured, way. Pure genius.
- Tony, Red Deer, AB

This song was recorded the same day the Beatles recorded "Yesterday" and "I'm Down". Can you imagine? Recording three different songs, all written by Paul McCartney, and in different styles!
- Mike, Woodland Hills, CA

I Love how fast Paul sings this!
- Bianca Sanchez, Alburquerque, NM

One of their best five songs. It shows genius in its simplicity and optimism. To refute two previous comments: It is far from unexceptional. The guitar solo was not dreadful. It was accoustic, simple and to the point.
- Tony, New York, NY

It just so amazing. There's a version of this song on the "Across the Universe" soundtrack that isn't half bad, either.
- Rosanna, New York, NY

Who said the Byrds or Bob Dylan invented folk rock the Byrds became rock band because the Beatles success with folk with rock which Roger McGuinn gives them credit for. This song guitars are all acoustic with a mix of folk and country done at bluegrass pace. One of most influenced bluegrass songs with rock according to All Music Guide. Sal, Bardonia, NY Sal, Bardonia, NY
- sal, bardonia , NY

I like this song because it's fast. I am often misunderstood because I talk so fast, but I never really notice, only my parents ask me to slow down. But when I am feeling extremely energetic, this song isn't fast enough and I go to the tempo settings on my mp3 player and kick it up to as fast as it will go!
- Sara, Nashville, TN

The guitar at the beginning of this song is so recognizable...Genius.
- Grady, Calgary, Canada

i love the solo, its so awesome! great song, beatles rock!
- Sam, Provo, UT

I agree, Will, Robert, Kelly and Joe (interesting fact, too). I doubt it, Steve, why would Bob care? Bob was the one who got them into marijuana and into a more pyschadellic phase of music. Nessie and Ashley, just enjoy it. It's just a little piece of music that wasn't so deep and didn't try to be so thought-provoking. Just like Joe said.
- Johnny, Los Angeles, CA

I wonder if Bob Dylan felt insecure when John and/or Paul would do a Dylan styled song with better melodies and singing than Dylan?
- Steve, Fenton, MO

no question my favorite paul song.
- Meredith, Mechanicsburg, PA

I love this off Help!, although I've never heard anyone mention it (thus qualifying it as "underrated", but whatever, any Beatles song not discussed is considered to be so). An upbeat folk rock sound, and the lyrics are sung quick until he gets to "falling, yes I'm falling and she keeps calling-- me back again", which is an interesting change. I love it. I like the humming, or "scat" I think it's called, on this number as well. Paul was (is) good at that.
- Kelly, Burbank, CA

I love this song. If you listen to it, it sounds like he's rambling on like a giddy teenager in love. And the harmonies are great! Man! :)
- sarah, Pittsburgh, PA

I think this song sounds like a Simon and Garfunkel song. I think its peachy.
- Ashley, Yarmouth, Canada

Nessie, I think you're looking way too hard at this song. It's just a wonderful song.
- Joe, Vancouver, Canada

CBC (canadian broadcasting corporation) did a poll earlier this year on what canadian's favourite songs or the most important songs of the century or something like that and this song was #1 on the list.
- Joe, Vancouver, Canada

I met a girl only briefly, and that song was on my mind. Every time I hear it I think of her, and that was many many years ago.
- lee, clearwater, FL

The two false starts are from the song I'm Looking Through You from the U.S. version of the album Rubber Soul. The song I've Just Seen A Face is from the British release of Help!
- Bill, southeastern part of, FL

I love this song. Its in my top two favorite Paul sngs, and top five beatles songs
- Laura, Lakeville, MN

One of the most cheerful songs I have ever heard and another example of The Beatles incredible versatility.
- Robert, Jönköping, Sweden

A lovely song, but unexceptional except for the engergy they put into it and the great opening arpegiations. The middle lead guitar is dreadful.
- Nessie, Sapporo, Japan

The copy of "Rubber Soul" with the two false starts is the american version of the LP. Everyone who bought the LP in the US has that copy. Sorry It's not a "blooper" album.
- Christopher, Greenfield Center, NY

This is one of the underrated Beatles songs. It is definatley one of my favorites.
- Will, Roswell, GA

An irresistable folk rock gem!
- Annabelle, Alliston, Canada

I once owned a copy of "Rubber Soul" that included two or three false starts to this song. Wonder what that "blooper" album (vinyl) would be worth now?
- Ken, Lancaster, PA