The Beatles: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - AQALucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is on the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The song can be classed as psychedelic rock due to its unusual timbres and lyrics.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover in 1967
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is on the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, released in 1967. The album pushed the boundaries of popular music by experimenting with different musical influences and combining them with rock and pop. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is often referred to as a ‘concept’ album. It has a theme that links all tracks and is intended to be played in full.
psychedelic rockA type of rock music inspired by the psychedelic culture. was one of the subgenres of rock to emerge during the 1960s. Music in this style experimented with unusual electronic instruments, effects pedals Guitar effects are electronic devices that modify the sound of the instrument eg, wah-wah pedal. and music from other cultures. The lyrics were strange and often dreamlike.
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A discography of work and important dates for The Beatles between 1960 and 1970