Re: Nicola is the Walrus: No, I am. No, I AM...

From: jules
Category: Amis
Date: 7/18/99
Time: 6:24:42 PM
Remote Name: 205.188.197.161

Comments

Playboy: We've mentioned "I am the Walrus'—

Lennon: Right. The first line was written on one acid trip weekend. The second line on another acid trip the next weekend, and it was filled in after by Yoko.

(Referring to the lyrics:"I am the Walrus") Lennon:....([sic] Copy from Goo goo Goo GOOCH) "Oh shit, I picked the wrong guy. I should have said 'I am the carpenter'. But that wouldn't have been the same, would it?" [sic ] but I want to add that John started singing it in the interview: "[Sings,laughing.] I am the carpenter...."