
Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ at 50: John Lennon’s Accidental ‘Getting Better’ Acid Trip
Lennon swallowed the wrong pill the night he was supposed to record backing harmonies for the song. Weirdness – and male bonding – ensued.
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Subscribe NowLennon swallowed the wrong pill the night he was supposed to record backing harmonies for the song. Weirdness – and male bonding – ensued.
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