Who Is Eleanor Rigby?

“Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name,” according to the Beatles tune. But where did the Beatles come up with the words? Was the song based on a real person? We’re digging into the roots of the famous hit and learning more about its creators. Let’s go!

Who Originally Wrote Eleanor Rigby?

Who Originally Wrote Eleanor Rigby?

Paul McCartney wrote the melody and first verse of Eleanor Rigby. When he presented the song to the rest of The Beatles, they listened to Paul play it and contributed ideas.

Was Eleanor Rigby About a Specific Person?

Was Eleanor Rigby About a Specific Person?

Over 200 covers of Eleanor Rigby exist, including one by the Standells three months after the Beatles released it. Additionally, the song has been recorded in nine languages, including Finnish and Czech.

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