Who wrote the song Tomorrow Never Knows?
Q: Who wrote the song Tomorrow Never Knows?
A: John Lennon wrote the song Tomorrow Never Knows.
Q: What was the source of inspiration for the song?
A: The source of inspiration for the song was The Psychedelic Experience, which adapted the Tibetan Book of the Dead for use as an LSD "user's manual".
Q: When was it released?
A: The song was released in 1966 on The Beatles's Revolver album.
Q: Where did the title come from?
A: The title came from Ringo Starr, one of John Lennon's bandmates, who was known for his quirky but insightful comments about life.
Q: How did they create a sound like monks chanting?
A: It wasn't possible to record actual monks chanting, so instead Lennon's voice was played through a special speaker called a Leslie speaker to give it a warbling sound like a voice calling from a hilltop.
Q: What other sounds were used on the record?
A: Other sounds used on the record included tape loops playing over and over and a sitar.
Q: Has anyone else recorded this song?
A: Yes, other artists have recorded their own versions of this song including a dance cover version that appeared in the 1990s.
