Polythene Pam

"Polythene Pam" is a song written by John Lennon, credited to Lennon/McCartney, and performed by The Beatles on their album Abbey Road.

"Polythene Pam"
Song by The Beatles
from Abbey Road"
Released	26 September 1969
Recorded	25–30 July 1969
Genre	Rock
Length	1:12
Label	Apple Records
Songwriter(s)	Lennon/McCartney
Producer(s)	George Martin
Abbey Road track listing
17 songs Side one "Come Together" "Something" "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" "Oh! Darling" "Octopus's Garden" "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" Side two "Here Comes the Sun" "Because" "You Never Give Me Your Money" "Sun King" "Mean Mr. Mustard" "Polythene Pam" "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" "Golden Slumbers" "Carry That Weight" "The End" "Her Majesty"

Background

The name 'Polythene Pam' came from the nickname of an early Beatles' fan from the Cavern Club days, named Pat Hodgett (now Dawson), who would often eat polythene. She became known as 'Polythene Pat'. She said in an interview, "I used to eat polythene all the time. I'd tie it in knots and then eat it. Sometimes I even used to burn it and then eat it when it got cold."

Personnel

• John Lennon – vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, handclaps
• Paul McCartney – backing vocals, bass, lead guitar, piano, electric piano
• George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
• Ringo Starr – drums, tambourine, maracas, cowbell