[Speech]
[Brian Matthew:] Is that it? Is that the end?
[Paul:] Yeah, yeah, that’s it.
[John:] Fade, fade!
[Brian:] Good track. Oh, well, we’ll stop there, stop there, stop there.
[John:] What an end!
[Brian:] Quiet! All right, George.
[John:] Fade!
[Brian:] Hold it!
[George:] Oh, thank you.
[John:] Fade, you silly.
[Brian:] Well, we did. We did that. Oh, no! No! We’ve done that bit!
[John:] The train comes in now.
[Brian:] We did that.
[John:] Yeah.
[Brian:] To prove we weren’t playing the record, then, you see. ‘Cause, otherwise, there’s no point in you being here, is there? Ha, ha, ha!
[John:] Yeah, we did that, ’cause it sounds just like it, don’t it?
[Brian:] Pretty cool lot of fellows, aren’t you? Here, Ringo, have a banana, catch!
Playful Banter and Studio Antics
“Have A Banana!” captures a charming slice of The Beatles’ irreverent humor and camaraderie. Rather than a traditional song, the piece is an audio snippet of studio banter featuring Paul, John, George, and radio presenter Brian Matthew. The playful dialogue, with John repeatedly calling for a “fade” and Brian handing Ringo a banana, showcases the band’s lighthearted spirit and their tendency to blur the line between performance and play. This moment reflects the group’s comfort in the studio and their willingness to let listeners in on their inside jokes, making fans feel like part of the experience.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Beatles
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr