It is said that John Lennon wrote this to be schmaltzy and over-the-top syrupy sweet. But Ringo's rendition makes it gentle and kind, like a real lullaby. Maybe because he was singing his own children to sleep during this time period. Over the decades, many Beatles fans rocked their own children to sleep with John's song.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Good Night Sleep Tight
It is said that John Lennon wrote this to be schmaltzy and over-the-top syrupy sweet. But Ringo's rendition makes it gentle and kind, like a real lullaby. Maybe because he was singing his own children to sleep during this time period. Over the decades, many Beatles fans rocked their own children to sleep with John's song.
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