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What inspired the Beatles to write "Rocky Raccoon"?

Question #152054. Asked by GBfan.
Last updated Apr 19 2025.
Originally posted Apr 17 2025 5:11 PM.

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"Rocky Raccoon" is a song by the Beatles from the double-disc album The Beatles (also known as The White Album). The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, who was inspired while playing acoustic guitar with John Lennon and Donovan in India (where the Beatles had gone on a retreat).

link https://www.thebeatles.com/rocky-raccoon

Apr 18 2025, 6:49 AM
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Here is a bit more of an in depth story of creating Rocky Racoon

link http://www.beatlesebooks.com/rocky-raccoon

Apr 19 2025, 4:40 PM
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