Music · Music genre
Proto-metal
Heavy, distorted guitar tones and aggressive dynamics that anticipate the hard rock and heavy metal genres
2
songs
It turns up on two recordings, 'Helter Skelter' from 1968, McCartney's, and 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)' from 1969, Lennon's, sung by Paul and by John respectively, split between The Beatles (The White Album) and Abbey Road, cut 18 July 1968 and 22 February 1969. Among them, 'Helter Skelter' is one of two of their recordings with Bartell fretless guitar.
See alsoChord type:power chordDrum work:Heavy drumsSection traits:Extended outro/codaChord degree:I–♭III–IVChord degree:♭VI–♭IIIChord literal:G → EChord degree:IV–♭VIGuitar work:Heavy guitars
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Songs(2)
Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helter Skelter | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | - |
| 2 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | - |
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