Like a rolling stone
Like a rolling stone
Ah like a rolling stone
Like the FBI and the CIA
And the BBC, BB King
And Doris Day
Matt Busby
Dig it, dig it, dig it
Dig it, dig it, dig it, dig it, dig it, dig it, dig it, dig it
(That was “Can You Dig It” by Georgie Wood. And now we’d like to do “Hark The Angels Come”.)
Unpacking the Playful Chaos of “Dig It”
“Dig It” by The Beatles is less a conventional song and more a spontaneous musical outburst that captures the band’s experimental spirit during the late 1960s. The lyrics, with repeated phrases like “like a rolling stone” and rapid-fire references to organizations and personalities such as the FBI, CIA, BBC, BB King, Doris Day, and Matt Busby, create a surreal collage of pop culture. This track feels like a snapshot of The Beatles’ creative process—loose, joyful, and bursting with inside jokes and cultural nods. The refrain “dig it” serves as an invitation to enjoy the moment and embrace the unfiltered energy of the recording session.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
- Release Year: 1970
- Label: Apple Records