How the Beatles' “And Your Bird Can Sing” Shaped This Signature Sound of 1970s Rock
The Beatles had an immense impact on rock ‘n’ roll in a general sense, but some of the most signature sounds of the mid-20th century can be traced back to specific songs by the Fab Four—the 1970s, for example, have “And Your Bird Can Sing” to thank for one of the most popular guitar techniques of the era. Amid other album cuts like “Eleanor Rigby” and “Yellow Submarine,” it’s difficult to distinguish the Revolver B-side as one of the more well-known hits from the record.
Nevertheless, the rock world continued to hear elements of “And Your Bird Can Sing” for years after the Beatles finally called it quits. Even more interestingly, the rock subgenre that would use this Fab Four technique was one far removed from the Liverpool band: southern rock.
Source: Melanie Davis/american songwriter.com
