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EP 17: Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight
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- UnBeatled
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- Jan 23, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2300
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Summary
Welcome to episode 17 of UnBeatled, a channel where we take a deep dive into every single song The Beatles ever recorded. In our discussion we unpick the music, the lyrics, the cultural context at the time, and the impact the song had on the band's success in the UK and the world. This week we take a look at Golden Slumbers and Carry That Weight, the emotional climax of Abbey Road's medley. Written while looking through his step-sister's music book, the song is based on a 500 year old poem. However, Paul took the message and turned it into a message of consolation as The Beatles' personal relationships deteriorated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.