The Dark Story of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”

In 1965, The Beatles were changing. Their album Rubber Soul saw the band shift from the more pop-centered melodies toward non-Western influences. This would surface on "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" thanks to George Harrison's guitar. But thanks to John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the song also had a dark undertone that include infidelity, an affair, revenge, and arson. This is the shocking truth behind The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" 👉 Subscribe for More Videos: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 ✉️ Read the transcript & hear the music on the Poetic Wax Substack: https://poeticwax.substack.com WATCH NEXT: ✓ David Bowie's Darkest Album: https://youtu.be/HPy1LohCwII ✓ The Smiths' Darkest Song: https://youtu.be/tgrWNyeTfek ✓ The Kinks' Inside Joke: https://youtu.be/jgZBhvMcOsE 🎥 Poetic Wax Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLylroYWVYWWXL84MH1T4Qr0wrRzjwlGMR Get Rubber Soul on Vinyl 🎧 https://amzn.to/484BJlM Poetic Wax is hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. CHAPTERS: 0:00 The SHOCKING Truth About The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" 1:20 The Ski Trip And John Lennon's Secret Affair 5:33 Bob Dylan's Looming Shadow 7:54 George Harrison's Sitar Revolution and Recording Trials 10:43 "Norwegian Wood" From Raga Rock to Global Legacy 12:17 Why "Norwegian Wood" Still Burns Bright #thebeatles #rubbersoul #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #1965 #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #andyfenstermaker #fensepost #vinylchannel #poeticwax #musicessay #musicstory #albumstory #musichistory #albumhistory #musicdocumentary