Who wrote Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and when was it written?
Paul McCartney wrote Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da during the Beatles' stay in Rishikesh, India, in early 1968. The song emerged when reggae was becoming popular in Britain.
Questions about Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the formal recording of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da take place?
The formal recording of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da took place in July and involved several days of work. Work began on the new version that the band used on the 8th of July.
What date was Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da released as a single in the United States?
Capitol Records issued the song as a single in the US in November 1976 with Julia as the B-side. It peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 when belatedly issued as a single in the United States in 1976.
Why did Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor claim writer credit for Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?
Jimmy Scott tried to claim a writer's credit for the use of his catchphrase after the release of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in November 1968. McCartney said that the phrase was just an expression whereas Scott argued that it was not a common expression and was used exclusively by the Scott-Emuakpor family.
Which cover version of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da reached number one in the UK Singles Chart?
A recording by the Scottish pop band Marmalade released in November 1968 became the most commercially successful of all the cover versions of songs from The Beatles. It reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in January 1969 making Marmalade the first Scottish artist to top that chart.