I heard the song as a teen in the mid 80s and immediately thought that it was about setting the apartment on fire and how well the Norwegian wood burns. Keep your comments focused on the release. The Beatles didnt meet BB in France in 1964. [55], In his book on the Rubber Soul era, subtitled The Enduring Beauty of Rubber Soul, John Kruth refers to "Norwegian Wood" as a "striking from the first listen" kind of tune that "transported Beatles fans north to the pristine forests of Scandinavia". Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Norwegian Wood" number 83 on its 2004 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. Im speculating that John was having performance problems and was unable When he woke up he had Norwegian (morning) Wood and pleasured himself in the tub. I love both tracks. Don't comment just to troll/provoke. [38] The group experimented with the arrangement, with the second take introducing a double-tracked sitar opening that complemented Lennon's acoustic melody. [5], The song's lyrics are about an extramarital affair that John Lennon was involved in, as hinted in the opening couplet: "I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me." Ten years later, when they were said to be on good terms again, he says it was his song completely. Luke Skywalker may have looked like your uncle Joe, but Star Wars is not about your uncle Joe. Too much wine, too much dope (yes, for me Norwegian wood has always been marijuana), too late, who knows. I once had a girl, or should I say she once had me could be referring to his mom. i went to catholic school in NY. Oh, I guess that this song was quite a tribute to a girl named Sonny, a german woman who liked to say that she was born in Norway. [56] Music critic Kenneth Womack admires how the song "reinterprets a familiar theme, in this case the loss of 'love' (well represented in earlier songs such as 'Don't Bother Me' and 'Misery'), providing listeners with security yet challenging those inclined to acknowledge the standard treatment". "[73], The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Waylon Jennings, Tangerine Dream, Cilla Black, Hank Williams Jr, Cornershop, The Fiery Furnaces, Rahul Dev Burman, Buddy Rich, P.M. I think Pauls claim of such a significant contribution is apocryphal. Geoff Emerick Former tape operator takes over for Norman Smith as Engineer at age 20. When he says he crawled off to sleep in the bath it was a way of not incriminating himself, censoring the song, leaving it ambiguous and to your imagination. , Its a good song but I agree its weird it has always gotten more praise than other songs on rubber soul and help that are pretty similar. Some adaptations swear almost complete allegiance to the originals, but others, such as "Norwegian Wood," embellish with subtle, yet distinct tonal flavors . "Norwegian Wood" came from which phase of the Beatles' development?. Quadruple entendre! Released on January 11, 1963, "Please Please Me"/"Ask Me Why" topped both the NME and Melody Maker charts, but stalled at No.2 on the Record Retailer chart - the one that would later become the. Rock Quiz 2. She was known to speak of herself as Norwegian.. I dont think you need to look for a solid narrative as much as a montage of experience, image and ideaas well as stream of consciousness. burning down the flat) years later and decided to make it sound as if it were his original idea/intention. The Beatles song was about an extra-marital relationship Lennon was having at the time. When the Beatles went to France, the meeting was arranged. Think for Yourself 6. They'd come onto my turf, got there before me, and they were kings of it, overnight. If you listen to the Rockband tracks, you can hear Ringo (probably) hitting against something with his hands or clapping in the middle section and also again at the same time as the tambourine and the bass drum in the last section. Very interesting idea. Hence, the opening line: I once had a girl or should I say she once had me. In that line, the word had is used in two opposing senses: (1) vulgar slang for a sexual conquest, or so the guy was hoping, (2) informal for being deceived or led on. It was the inspiring line of the song, and it contains irony. John worded the last line in a way that allows the interpretation that after the bird left for work, the subject resigns himself to having sex by himself in the bathtub, equating that cheap unsatisfying sex (woke up with Norwegian wood, to borrow part of a phrase from ZZ Top) to the cheap wood pine decor on the walls. Somehow I think Paul, again, is telling a lie because he doesnt want people to know the truth. For all of Paul says, will keeping saying, adding to the story, is bullshit. Not even Lennon, for sure. [33] Titled "This Bird Has Flown", the song was extensively rehearsed by the group, who then taped the rhythm track in a single take,[33] featuring two 12-string acoustic guitars, bass, and a faint sound of cymbals. Although Lennon never revealed with whom he had an affair, writer Philip Norman speculates that it was either Lennon's close friend and journalist Maureen Cleave or Sonny Freeman. I'd always had some kind of affairs going, so I was trying to be sophisticated in writing about an affair. Supposedly, John and Sonny carried on an affair in the Freemans wood panelled home. It is the first example of a rock band playing the sitar in one of their songs; it was played by George Harrison. Maybe a touch of sadness, with a touch of, oh well, life goes on. Yes! The North American version of the Help! The hallmark of Beatles constructive ambiguity. Just like its great to hear This Bird Has Flown or, as is unshakably the case for me sometimes: Whispered the Fool.. Cheers. In 1968, Alan Copeland won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Chorus for a medley of "Norwegian Wood" and the theme from Mission: Impossible. But it didnt, it meant I burned the fucking place down as an act of revenge. I was very careful and paranoid because I didnt want my wife, Cyn, to know that there really was something going on outside of the household. But in such a smoke . So she makes him sleep in the bath and then finally in the last verse I had this idea to set the Norwegian wood on fire as revenge, so we did it very tongue in cheek. Id say youve got to hide your love away is an even earlier example re:Dylans sound. Famous sitar work by George Harrison. The Beatles began recording Norwegian Wood in the evening of 12 October 1965, under the working title This Bird Has Flown. Is your interpretation a common thing? I agree. Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home is significant because. [35], Lennon overdubbed a lead vocal, which he double tracked at the end of each line in the verses. Funny, I never heard that line that way. One of the best songs about an affair ever, full of John Lennons wry humor. The sitar was manually double-tracked. "[30], The Beatles recorded an early version of "Norwegian Wood" during the first day of sessions for their album Rubber Soul, on 12 October 1965. But a beautiful song, no matter how you interpret it. It'll help with server costs, research material etc About | Privacy policy | Advertise on this site, It was during this time that John was writing songs for, Norwegian Wood is my song completely. Erikoisnumeron toimittajat, pkirjoituksen kirjoittajat: Anna Peltomki | ankpel [a] utu.fi | toimittaja | Kulttuuriperinnn tutkimuksen vitskirjatutkija | Digitaalisen kulttuurin, maiseman ja kulttuuriperinnn tutkinto-ohjelma | Turun yliopisto. From a world-leading Supermodel (Miranda Kerr) to New York Times bestselling authors; pioneers in the world of wellness, experts, inventors, musicians, and even a British foot reader! It moves away from the typical pop sound of everything they'd done up until then. Manage Settings I love all the comments !! I comprehend the series of colored vinyl jukeboxers from earlier that year, but not sure i understand where this stray black vinyl released by its lonesome came from. At first, I thought it was a piece of furniture being referred to, that he burned the next morning, but then I reread, there wasnt a chair, and the outside context that it was actually cheap wall paneling that inspired it. I understand that John Lennon enjoyed word play. This overdubs were made onto Take 4 which became the final master. Lol. Imo, the lyrics are about a guy who thought he was going to get lucky, but didnt. Classic Liverpudlian humour. Burning down/arson is incredibly farfetched. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Our multitracks can be used by you to create own version of a mix. Wait. Its a womans body and her decision. Norwegian Wood is a fake wood that was used to make cheap furniture. So I looked around Just a thought on the music ! How bout this: Sugar Ray redoes it as a mashup with his song, Every Morning; Stating: Norwegian Wood, Isnt it good? On the other hand, out could refer to out of the roomcrawling because hes been biding his time drinking TOO MUCH wine, only to be rejected in the end. Acreditada a Lennon-McCartney, fue escrita principalmente por. The Beatles' albumsin order complete list! She once had me means she was the aggressor. John Lennon claimed he had no idea where the title came from, but Paul McCartney said he came up with it, inspired by the Norwegian Wood in the Asher household, where he was staying. However, what John, Paul and George Martin said could explain the phraseNorwegian wood very well, so maybe we dont need this type of rumour. It doesnt mean youre missing something, or that one of us is wrong. You're welcome to have whatever opinion you like. It could have meant I lit a fire to keep myself warm, and wasnt the decor of her house wonderful? It never occurred to me it could be a crime. The original version went unreleased until Anthology 2 in 1996, and The Beatles remade the song in three takes on 21 October. [25] Once back in London, Harrison followed Crosby's suggestion by seeking out Shankar's recordings,[26][27] and he also purchased a cheap sitar, from the Indiacraft store on Oxford Street. Doc Preview. All the community rules apply here. His approach was much more experimental. The new folk-rock style with the ethnic element ( sitar) and the druggy lyrics plus the two-part harmony, created the Beatles rendition of how Dylan's songwriting could have otherwise sound. This video allows you to eavesdrop on those two lengthy. The Norwegian Wood song title according to Paul McCartney's explanation was based on a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue (e.g. Norwegian Wood is a timeless classic. Many other rock and pop artists, including the Byrds, the Rolling Stones and Donovan, began integrating elements of the genre into their musical approach. Unterberger concludes his review by commenting: "The power of the track is greatly enhanced by McCartney's sympathetic high harmonies on the bridge, and its exoticism confirmed by George Harrison's twanging sitar riffs". mariannebreton2002. Lennon was so blown up that he had to much wine and to much dope and, when he was awoke, the bird, which obviously means the girl, was gone. She showed me her room, Talking to Rolling Stone in 1970, Lennon attributed the middle section to McCartney, although in a 1980 interview with Playboy he called it my song completely. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) was a landmark recording for The Beatles, being one of the first Western pop songs to feature the sitar, an Indian instrument. I am not aware of it ever having been played live by the Beatles either as a band or by John solo. Ok, so, I distinctly remember reading somewhere, that John Lennon was conversing with Brian Epstein about Norwegian Wood, and John wanted to call the song I Knew She Would, and I know I read that, and I didnt dream it, and I cant find it again anywhere. To me it just sounds like a folk song, which wasn't exactly a revolutionary idea pioneered by the Beatles. And she told me to sit anywhere, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 3. The best song on the record was one of the shortest, Norwegian Wood. Listen to the song again and see how well that phrase fits. Anything Paul said after Johns death (and once Pauls Reclamation Of His Beatle Legacy tour began) must be taken with several truckloads of salt. It must be very difficult to not have a shred of a clue and prove it to the world. When you go to a birds place it is customary to comment on the decor hence the reference to the pine. (Improvisation)Husemoen Guitars Norwegian Wood Series J-Style Olsson Amps Carl Martin SoulmNorwegian Wood cover-The BeatlesAntoine Boyer & Gustav Lundgren Trio - NuagesNorwegian WoodAntoine Boyer - ArabesqueNorwegian wood . It is a dark-themed song and seems the kind of thing John Lennon would have written, though to what extent each L and Mc had a hand in it seems debatable. [34] The sound of the sitar proved difficult to capture, according to sound engineer Norman Smith, who recalled problems with "a lot of nasty peaks and a very complex wave form". He decides to push the issue to a comedic point by preferring to sleep in the tub rather than even share her bed for sleeping. Though the group completely reshaped "Norwegian Wood", it was far from the album version. You know I wanna do it again (on her four post Norwegian bed). Grammatically speaking, the word this should be a reference to the antecedent, Norwegian Wood. The girl was Scandinavian, he found her attractive, but she got away. This is a John top 5 Beatle song. He couldnt play both on the basic track, so if the basic track did have two acoustic guitars, bass and percussion, logically, George wouldve played one acoustic guitar while John, who wrote the song, played the other one. Youre funny. You count it one-two-three two-two-three. In some ways, Norwegian Wood feels more realist than reality. John Lennon was the primary writer, and finished writing the words and middle eight with Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon-McCartney). I like how you think you can question the recording logs that Martin and EMI were meticulous about.keeping. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. It was about an affair I was having. xo. Ill take that with me, if you dont mind. Question 6: The song "Norwegian Wood" is the first rock song to feature an Indian sitar. I think so strong that it would be great with or without the sitar. By the way, is it really suitable for 12-year-old kids to learn something like knowing she would in the class? The aural landscape designed by the Beatles, with George Martin at the helm, is ably reproduced here, entirely a cappella, of course. This feeling of sadness and reflection permeates throughout the piece. What man in the world would come home, a day after to his wife and say: Sorry, darling, I was caught up in a meeting with Brigitte Bardot? But it didnt, it meant I burned the fucking place down as an act of revenge, and then we left it there and went into the instrumental. [63], According to author Jonathan Gould, the impact of "Norwegian Wood" "transformed" Ravi Shankar's career, and the Indian sitarist later wrote of first being aware of a "great sitar explosion" in popular music during the spring of 1966, when he was performing a series of concerts in the UK. Beautiful sitar playing, and Lennon's vocal is excellent as well. Go ahead and listen to it on the drum track, its definitely there. It was also not uncommon to spend the night but be denied on a first date and not a total rejection. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). Because it ruined the song for me. It could have meant I lit a fire to keep myself warm, and wasnt the decor of her house wonderful? All people are absolutely wrong. [10], Regardless, Lennon began writing the song in January 1965, while on holiday with his wife, Cynthia, and record producer George Martin at St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps. 11 terms. Why couldnt it mean both? She led him on, then said, Youd better sleep in the bath. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Im not completely convinced that the line is So I lit a fire instead of So I lit the fire. I have always heard the, though I know lyric sources say a, and I have always seen this fire in the fireplace. I never thought John was the rejected one in this song. I love the original version with the cough and hate that it was later taken out. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: elobeatlesbeyond.com, +49803921568627, +445520104481 Tribute Band presents the Lynne & McCartney Story! She told me she worked in the morning one side is acoustic, the other electric. Norwegian Wood I thought mainly refers to the furniture & decor, i.e., Scandinavian furniture, (like Danish modern), and the phrase just sounds mysterious and good in the song. [36] By the third take, the song was called "Norwegian Wood", and the group changed the key from D major to E major. The next morning, he wakes up alone, frustrated himself, as a result of cockblocking her, wanting to fight being a kept man, and by her superficialness. The U.S. mono edition of this song on Rubber Soul is riddled with recording errors. Art, that is really a revelationvery defensible based on the text. 'Norwegian Wood' (the Beatles) <Rubber Soul> . We would usually start looking through the cupboard to see if we could come up with something, a new sound, and I picked the sitar up it was just lying around; I hadnt really figured out what to do with it. [24] The discussion took place in Los Angeles on 25 August, during the Beatles' 1965 American tour. 6 terms. Norwegian Wood A song 'Norwegian Wood' by The Beatles - Stems. Its funny, and typical Lennon. In our world the guy had to have some sort of revenge. Created by annamariapierce Terms in this set (70) In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the British music industry was dominated by large companies and major labels. He was, is and will ever be, covering up for his pal. So I picked it up at the second verse, its a story. For him it was the beginning of his interest in Hinduism. Knowing she would would be a common realization for John. One of my favorite. De de de de. Incredible. [51] In the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the song a silver certification for sales and streams exceeding 200,000 units. To rate, slide your finger across the stars from left to right. You were there and KNOW all this? If you are going to have a go at McCartney you may as well have a go at Dylan as well, who intimated rightly or wrongly that Lennon was copying his style in writing this song. [68][69] Harrison contributed "Within You Without You" to Sgt. This Boy? When he says he once had a girl we know what that means. Anticipating a mutually agreeable and enjoyable tryst with this bird hes disgusted to learn shes actually a hooker and expecting to be compensated before this particular affair (of which it would have been just one of many easy conquests for John at that time) was consummated. And is it autobiographical? "[72] In his book The Beatles Through Headphones, Ted Montgomery comments: "Perhaps no other song in rock and roll history captures a feel and nuance more succinctly and powerfully in 2:05 than 'Norwegian Wood'. I think you are reading too much into this. She led him on, then said, 'You'd better sleep in the bath'. [49][50] The two songs were listed together, as a double A-side, during the single's two weeks at number 1. I hear people singing its praises very often and it's the 2nd most popular song on rubber soul (by Spotify listens) and I just sorta hate it.. am i missing something? She asked me to stay And she told me to sit anywhere So I looked around And I noticed there wasn't a chair I sat on a rug biding my time Drinking her wine We talked until two and then she said "It's time for bed" She told me she worked In the . And the dark humor fire at the end shows that at least some of it is fiction. [9] Since Lennon's death, however, McCartney has contended that Lennon brought the opening couplet to one of their joint songwriting sessions, and that they finished the song together, with the middle eight and the title (and the "fire") being among McCartney's contributions. The song is often identified as the first example of raga rock,[58] while the trend it initiated led to the arrival of Indian rock and formed the essence of psychedelic rock. Press J to jump to the feed. But if its not your thing, its not your thing! Not according to John Lennon and Paul. 3. And started to laugh, 711 0. And I assumed also that I crawled out to sleep in the bath meant crawling out of bed, not out of the living room or whatever. Drinking her wine. It isnt folk or folk rock so much as cool jazz and 60s grooving with WorldMusic added on to it. Heres another one where the extent of Pauls contribution to a Lennon-identified song is hard to pin down(despite Pauls claim that there were only two they disagreed on, In My Life and Eleanor Rigby). And in a year Lennon would conquer his next chapter, the psychedelic era. Does it matter? [64] Harrison developed a fascination for Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles. John told. Nobody is disputing the fact that the song goes I once had a girl, or should say, she once had me. In February 1965 The Yardbirds recorded a single, Heart Full Of Soul, with a sitar player. [31][32] The session took place at EMI Studios in London, with Martin producing. After a few times on the turntable, you realised that the goal posts had been moved, forever, and you really wanted to hear the next record now. Tell me more about it being a proto-alt tune? Once youve got the great idea, they do tend to write themselves, providing you know how to write songs. Don't post randomness/off-topic comments. Looking for additional evidence supporting the G# riff. He didnt get the girl he slept in the bath. I figured out the meaning exactly as Sir Paul says it after one listen many, many years ago. She intends to seduce him again, inviting him to sit, where theres nowhere to sit but her bed. This was my favourite song of theirs at the time. But I still dont read She told me she worked in the morning as necessarily meaning she wouldnt sleep with him, but possibly that she insisted he leave afterwards and laughing at that. Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. As for the song title, it seems to explain itself. I wanted a girl doesnt even work here. [70] For the remainder of his career, he evolved his understanding of Indian musicianship, particularly in his slide guitar playing.[71]. Hahaha. But not the dominant influence any longer. Ive always viewed Norwegian Wood as a sarcastic commentary on a disappointing night with a cold woman. Thanks for pointing out the she once had me meaning, as I didnt realise what that bit meant until now! I am surprised that neither Lennon or McCartney ever gave up the true meaning of the phrase Norwegian Wood! fanny400. Sonny Drane (sometimes erroneously referred to as Sonny Freeman Drane) was born in 1939 as Sonnhild Spielhagen. The fire at the end, I like to think is a metaphorical fire or fire in the mind, as a device to help the guy try to forget about the girl and the not so great situation. "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" uma cano da banda britnica The Beatles, lanada em 1965 no lbum Rubber Soul. There are not many lyrics in this song, but they tell the story of a man who gets invited to a girl's house. [42] Looking back on the recording sessions in the 1990s, Harrison explained his inclusion of the sitar to be "quite spontaneous from what I remember", adding, "We miked it up and put it on and it just seemed to hit the spot". Lennon wrote the song as a veiled account of an extramarital affair he had in London. I just saw this, but thats hilarious! I think the timing of Lennons comments is telling. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. George Harrison played sitar on this song because he became interested in Indian music. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) The Beatles Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; released on the album "Rubber Soul". It was written by the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was first released on the album Rubber Soul on 3 December 1965. Contributing the middle presumably meant both words and melody? Influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan, the song is considered a milestone in the Beatles' development as . John wasnt going to pay for sex, so took a cold shower. I think it is fantastic music. If you've learned something new about the band and wish to show your appreciation, why not make a small donation via PayPal? I dont believe Dylan was harmonizing at this point. Thats it folks. And for me I see images of a couple back at the girls place. When I was 12 years old, my dad gave me the album 1962-1965 to listen to. I really love this idea, think it has a good deal of truth to it that it may actually be the real deal. Theres something maybe like melancholy in the melody, but not bitterness. Men say no if and when they want to and we (women) dont call them teases we call them impotent assholes, but not teases. [b] The Beatles skipped the rhythm section on this take, and decided to jump directly to the master take. Hi all. Martin is well known to have socialized with them and at various times, holiday-ed with one or more of them. And in the end: this bird has flown so I lit a fire, isnt it good norwegian wood meaning this high is over, so I lit another joint, isnt it good marijuana. [59][61] The composition, coupled with advice given by Harrison, sparked the interest of Rolling Stones multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, who soon integrated the sitar into "Paint It Black", another landmark song in the development of raga and Indian rock. The acclaimed Amazon bestseller by the creator of the Beatles Bible. I enjoy Norwegian Wood, but if it doesnt appeal to you then thats okay. You have no idea what he knew and what conversations he had with each of the Beatles. Great song that highlights the bands sense of humor. [41] In all, the rhythm section accommodates the acoustics, and the band thought the musical style was an improvement over earlier run-throughs. Theyre just word paintings; evocative maybe. Tommi Iivonen | ttiivo [a] utu.fi | toimittaja | Kulttuuriperinnn tutkimuksen vitskirjatutkija | Digitaalisen kulttuurin, maiseman ja . The Beatles first engineer. [21][22] Barry Fantoni, a friend of Ray Davies of the Kinks, said that the Beatles first got the idea to use Indian instrumentation when Fantoni played them "See My Friends". [72], Cale recalled that Rubber Soul was an inspiration to him and Lou Reed as they developed their band the Velvet Underground. Only 3 years later, I find myself feeling awfully nostalgic whilst listening to it. You dont like it, others do, music do be like that. Been reading alot about Dylans 4th Time Around. Knowing she would, that sounds kinda erotic lol, but I like it. Using the working title Knowing she wood would have been Johns equivalent of Pauls famous Scrambled Eggs for Yesterday only much cleverer. The boys of "Norwegian Wood." "Norwegian Wood," The Beatles ' 1965 hit off their Rubber Soul album exemplifies the iconic group in many ways. The song is also arguably the earliest proto-alternative tune. Foi composta principalmente por John Lennon, com colaborao de Paul McCartney em algumas partes. This was the Beatles firing on all cylinders. Them Beatles: Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Beatle Week 2013) all-things-must-pass The Beatles - 1964 - Beatles For Sale BeatlesLOVERS The Beatles - Norwegian Wood Take 3. A letra foi inspirada em uma relao extraconjugal de John, na poca casado com Cynthia Lennon. They were joined by George Martin, who injured himself early on in the holiday, and his future wife Judy Lockhart-Smith. ' After all the song is acknowledged to be about an affair not about a tease. Nudge nudge, wink wink and a much more poetic take than carnal. Do tell us more! He also said the song marked a pivotal moment in Lennon's use of surreal lyrics, following on from the songs "Ask Me Why" and "There's a Place". re: the fire at the end: knowing paul, especially his need to be cutting edge and hip, i wouldnt doubt he heard that interpretation (i.e. The first comment about Sonny is found in the Philip Norman book John Lennon The Life. Sonny is actually Sonny Freeman, the wife of Robert Freeman, photographer of the Beatles during the early years (including the Rubber Soul album cover). "It was during this time that John was writing songs for 'Rubber Soul,'" George Martin recalls, "and one of the songs he composed in the . Eager not to be taken for a deserter, he quickly returned to Breslau, where Gauleiter Hanke ordered his arrest on the following day and his execution on the day after that (January 28), after which his corpse was thrown into the Oder river. I'm Looking Through You 11. Maybe John was just saying that he lit up a joint? Thanks! 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