I just spent 2 months in the wilderness in a treatment program. It was hardcore camping; no electronics, no tents, weren't aloud to know the time, no light after dark except for the moon, etc. It was the single hardest experience I've ever gone through. I'd just like to share that the first thing I did when I got my phone back for my flight home is listen to my Beatles music. And I have never got a feeling like that when I listened to music, ever. We are so blessed to have music and people with such passion like them. The Beatles are literally my heroes, for without them I wouldn't realize the impact music has on me.

Paul's voice in this is gorgeous

This song made me cry harder and gave more meaning than before when i saw the father singing to his dying son :(

In an interview, Paul McCartney said that "Blackbird" was not about a bird. It was symbolic of the Civil Rights Movement happening in America.

This is the song my brother and I played and sang for my father on his deathbed. It will always remind me of the greatest man I've ever known. May he rest in peace.

So , apparently when the Beatles moved to America , the civil rights were going on and a slang term for woman is bird so technically , this song is about a black woman . John Lennon himself said that that was the inspiration for this song . Totally changed this song for me .

By far one of the most beautiful songs EVER.

Man, I got a broken heart right now and this song makes me cry. Damn.

This song is the one thing that can bring me down from a building anxiety attack. Thank god for the power of music.

Forever will be my favorite song. I wish songs like this existed in today's music industry.

When I was younger my mom use to play this song a lot. We had 2 cockatiels and every time the part with the bird noises came on, they would get so happy and try to chirp along. I miss those birds so much and this song keeps my memory of them going strong.

My son performed this song at his high school's talent show and he was perfect ❤😊

This song will always remind me of the love of a grieving father towards his dying baby son, and after the father losses the love of his life. Yup, watched "Blackbird with Lennon". I end up with tears. Such a beautiful sad moment. RIP Lennon James and his mother Ashley. Stay strong Chris Picco.

This is possibly one of my favorite songs by The Beatles.

If you haven't seen "Blackbird with Lennon", then I suggest you go watch it right now, changed this song completely for me. RIP Buddy.

Over 40 years ago in 1973 I heard this song and it made me cry especially in the worst times of my life.

From now on this song will remind me little Lennon James (RIP) till the end of my life. (tears. tears. tears.)

I had been doing poetry readings. I had been doing some in the last year or so because I've got a poetry book out called Blackbird Singing, and when I would read "Blackbird", I would always try and think of some explanation to tell the people, 'cause there's not a lot you can do except just read the poem, you know, you read 10 poems that takes about 10 minutes, almost. It's like, you've got to, just, do a bit more than that. So, I was doing explanations, and I actually just remembered why I'd written "Blackbird", you know, that I'd been, I was in Scotland playing on my guitar, and I remembered this whole idea of "you were only waiting for this moment to arise" was about, you know, the black people's struggle in the southern states, and I was using the symbolism of a blackbird. It's not really about a blackbird whose wings are broken, you know, it's a bit more symbolic. - Paul McCartney, Interview with KCRW's Chris Douridas, May 25, 2002 episode of New Ground (17:50-19:00)

This song became 10x more amazing and beautiful to me after finding out it's about the civil rights struggle of black people in America. I was surprised the Beatles cared about that, and I respect them much more now knowing that they did.

Haunting otherworldly radiance.

This song is stunningly poignant

For those of you who have already learned Blackbird on guitar, I recommend learning Bourree in E minor by Bach. McCartney has said in interviews that the song was a major influence on Blackbird and that he tried to play Bourree on classical guitar as a kid. It's worth checking out and a difficult song to learn!

I love this song. Not only do I love the Beatles, but when I was little, my dad used to play this on guitar and it reminds me of that.

Best band ever. I just saw Paul last night in Indianapolis and I was blown away. Amazing lights and fireworks. I would wish I was born in his era but I'm too grateful for what I have right now.

"best song i ever heard" - 10/10 IGN

So...let me just say a few things. I didn't really know her. I saw her in the halls at school, said hi. We had both complimented on eachother's clothes or hair or something. We weren't friends, but I honestly really liked her. When I first heard about what happened to her, I couldn't think of her face, I tried to think it up so that I could...remember...and then they had her picture at the vigil..and I recognized her face...and everyone else was in tears because they could remember her...and so could I. I just didn't know. I felt really bad because I didn't know her name until it was too late. I didn't even notice she wasn't in the halls lately. Not until I thought about it that night and realized that yes, it was who I thought it was because she wasn't there anymore. Do I feel like a bad person?...No. Not really. It's just that I realize now that we have to go ahead and make friends with those people that you always say, "Hey, maybe they'd be a good friend." Because you never know when it's going to be too late. I didn't know her all that well, but her death has taught me to get out of my comfort zone and just...do it before it's too late. Because truly, you really never know. It's crazy, right? Me crying over the death of someone I never knew. And at the vigil, I'm sure everyone felt it, but she was there. I could, but it was just a faint feeling...a brush. More of like when someone walks in the room and you see them come in. She was there with her friends who were shedding more tears than I ever could for a stranger. And I saw the impact she has on so many people. And then I realized...yeah. She was a good friend. And maybe, I'll see her one of these days in Heaven, and we'll actually be able to be friends this time. R.I.P. Brianna Cox. I'm sorry I never took the time to know you.

I love this song .. The lyrics are amazingly well written , this version is great .. melts my heart .. I love music so much

My dad born 24/12/1947 loved the Beatles all the way in South Africa, to be more specific he was from Senekal, a little town in the Free State. He always said to me you know that "Sir McCartney". Never paid no mind. Until a few days ago, I learnt why this song was made. Rest in Peace Sir Ramotasi Rapuli, I get it now.

Thanks for the upload Lauren, incredibly beautiful song.

Listened to this positive song during the music therapy, today.

What a beautiful , subtle calming song makes me feel out of this world

Really nice! Beautiful song! Love the Beatles! I remember that song by heart and always singing it!

Such a lovely song to play on the guitar :)

2047 here???

Thank you Lauren...what memories!!!

After over 40 years, I finally understand the meaning of this song. Amazing!

No one makes music like this anymore.

I want to sing this as a lullaby to my children when i have children

I know this song has more than meets the ear to its meaning, but I still hear it inside my head everytime I see or hear a blackbird. I have one at my bird feeder this year, a lonely male, calling for his ladies and rivals to arrive. He is so precious to me.

thanks for hanging this video. It's not only a very nice song (and it even helped me on some hard times I've recently lived) but a very very nice composition of the pictures. Congratulations! It's been quite nice to find it! :)

as beautiful as this original song is the father's singing was so deep and carried so many emotions with it, it was just different to listen too, it flood me with emotions ;( Rip lennon and ashley picco.

No matter what, the Beatles will ALWAYS be amazing ;)

Songs don't usually make me emotional. Something about this just tugs my heartstrings.

''Learn to fly'' ''you were only waiting for this moment to arise'' beautiful..

my favorite song if bored at home. haha

Siento que aun hay esperanza para Eleanor&Park Rainbow Rowell queremos segunda parte!!

This is by very far my favorite song by them. When you play it on guitar you get such a happy sensation. It makes you feel okay.

I love dis song. Reminds me of good times. And I miss those good times :(

I heard this song a couple of years ago and I really liked it but I forgot about it until I heard it on last weeks Criminal Minds.

Estoy segura que las 3 palabras fueron.... I love you!! Ella nunca se lo dijo frente a frente... x eso se lo envió en la postal.

such a powerful band such strong and beautiful music

Such a very good Video. Thank you for this, from Germany,🌹🕊 Beatles Fan Elli ✌❤

"Nada Termina Nunca"

I love playing this on the guitar. :)

Beatles found gold with this song. Beautiful.

Luv this Song..... My baby plays this 4 me and it makes me smile!! Luv u Leenda!

That's funy how people like this song and don't have any idea why it was made. This song was made in a age where the black people didn't have freedom. And when he says take these broke wings and learn how to fly. He meant "fight for your liberty" I love how these good and awesome songs are related with our history :)

Porqueee!! Hace más de 1 mes que termine el libro y todavía estoy con Depre :´( E&P Forever

My FAVORITE Beatles song!!! ALWAYS make me tear up

get chills whenever I hear of this song

"Blackbird" seems like such an innocent song, and many parents have chosen it to lull their kids to sleep. Amazingly, the song is actually about an African-American girl facing racism in her daily life. "You were only waiting for this moment to be free."

Can we please make this the official Bran Stark theme tune?

excellent presentation....... love it.......... more more more :)

Thank you for uploading this~

Real Music ^_^

thanks Charlie.

My dad would always play this on his acoustic guitar for me when i was little! I loved this song so much.

This song is my favorite song ever. It doesn't matter how late after their time I was born, it still means so much to me and my life.

If you dont listen to something...how can you ever hear anything?

Rip lennon and ashley picco!!!!!

This is the why the gift of music was given to humans

I always think about my papa when I hear them sing 😌 it just relaxes me he used to sing all of the Beatles songs to us ❤️

God bless the father of little Lennon James

To the little Lennon Picco (RIP)

Happy birthday Sir James Paul McCartney! This has got to be one of my favorite songs written(as well sung) by you!

Every time I hear a new Beatles song it becomes my favorite. Like this one.

Faul, you did a good job there.

On my list of interesting birds, crows beat the common blackbird. Blackbirds are better singers, however. No matter which way, I still really like this song!

This was one of the songs the chorus did for my last concert in my school EVER. The concert ended two hours ago. With this song playing, I don't know whether to cry or laugh :)

let your mind and soul become free.. dont be afraid to explore the mystery of life itself.. fly into the light of the dark black night.. thanks miss Lauren. l LOVE IT..

Eleanor & Park.

I love that this is an anti racist song!

I found this song because i just watched a video about a man whos wife died in child birth, his newborn son fallowed after. the video was him playing this song for his son while under life support. I will never think of anything else when i hear this song.

I love this song. Thanks Charlie

Hope ya ll know this song is about Black women in the States and their struggles in the 60's

happy birthday john lennon

The most beautiful Beatles's song

A good for those who are broken & battered & wake up to restart life again. Thanks for sharing.

God bless the man that sang this to his dying newborn child right after he lost his wife during child birth.

Here is a TAB and notation of Blackbird for guitar players: www.noteflight.com/scores/view/1cab6bef098f7061eb6748b05bbb9672900133d1

Aging and waking up is the beautiful reality of this beautiful music when we approach the ultimate end of our lives. "You were only waiting for this moment to arise"

I don't know if this song help me through tough times or only makes it worse. I cry my eyes out every time.

Just so everyone is clear. In the UK we sometimes call girls "birds" Listen to the song knowing that and you will see that this song is all about civil rights :) It baffles me how right wing bigot and racists call themselves beatles fans

how could one direction beat that? the world has gone mad

god i love the Beatles and their lovely simplicity, hard to come by these days.

I love this song ! It has the best meaning behind it .. It's also really catchy

I’m here because of Beyoncé’s rendition!

Be Beyoncé ❤

I listen to this when it storms really bad. Always calms me down.

that is so beautiful. i never thought about this song that way.