Dear Prudence

The Beatles

One of my rules for Song of the Day was to avoid double dipping on bands if possible. Here is my first Beatles song and it probably won’t be my last. If I had to pick one band only it would be the Beatles. And if I had to pick one song it would be Dear Prudence. It is one of these perfect songs on the WHITE ALBUM that captures everything I love about the Beatles. Sonically it is stunning and I love how it evolves and how every Beatle puts their stamp on it. And the fact it’s based on the true story of Mia Farrow’s sister Prudence, makes it all the more alluring. She apparently locked herself in her hut in Rishikesh and lost her mind trying to reach God. Even the Beatles couldn’t persuade her to come out and play.