Comments on: Polythene Pam

By: James Ferrell

James Ferrell — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 03:47:01 +0000

Polythene is the British word for polyethylene.

By: Pete Flanagan

Pete Flanagan — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:34:46 +0000

Handclaps? I don’t hear any.

By: OldFartBassPlayer Walt

OldFartBassPlayer Walt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:28:21 +0000

Let’s not forget to mention the bass note Paul played,
where he slid up, past the intended fret, then compensated.
He was convince NOT to re-record it, but to leave it as a
charming little anamoly

By: Captain Walrusbeard

Captain Walrusbeard — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:38:18 +0000

Sorry Kris Maxwell; to my ears I can only “see her in drag”.
🙂

By: Rynthia

Rynthia — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:20:39 +0000

Maybe it’s because I’m American, but am I not comprehending what polythene is? It’s that material they make plastic bags out of, right? Why on Earth was that girl eating it?? Why were they wearing polythene bags to bed?? Nothing about this makes sense. (Also, I think it’s interesting that John would go to bed with Royston Ellis only a few months after he went to Barcelona with Brian!)

By: kris maxwell

kris maxwell — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:13:32 +0000

In the demo version, it sounds to me like John sings “you should see it intact, dressed in a polythene bag” instead of “see her in drag…” am I alone on this?

By: James Ferrell

James Ferrell — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:44:02 +0000

Crikey! I always thought it was John playing the solo on the Epiphone with a clean tone and some slap back. And then Paul coming in on lead on the downbeat of one on “She Came in…

By: intrepid trips

intrepid trips — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:40:01 +0000

If that’s george it’s marvelous and I weep. I was 14 when this album came out. DS

By: DB

DB — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:45:52 +0000

That is George for sure on the solo–and one of his best. And I love John’s 12-string acoustic guitar work in the song.

By: George

George — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:28:19 +0000

Not sure, but listening to Polythene Pam, the tone and pace of the guitar solo sounds more like George’s style. Paul’s approach on guitar seems more biting and faster, to me anyways.

By: DarioFortuna

DarioFortuna — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:09:42 +0000

I can’t hear any piano.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:32 +0000

I´m not sure Paul played both pianos for both songs.

By: julio

julio — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:07:41 +0000

Who plays the solo?

By: Gareth Morlais

Gareth Morlais — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:53:16 +0000

I met Royston Ellis in Sri Lanka in 1994. He was working as a journalist on the island. He’s a really great guy and I was fascinated by his memories of the British beat poetry movement. He was proud of his association with this song. I think he may also have been the inspiration for Paperback Writer. That’s what he told me.