‘Mother Nature’s Son’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

‘Mother Nature’s Son’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

A talk given by the Maharishi while The Beatles were studying Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh, India, would prove to be the inspiration of two of Lennon and McCartney’s most tender songs – “Mother Nature’s Son” and “Child Of Nature.” John later explained that it was “a lecture of Maharishi where he was talking about nature” which inspired both songs. “A heartfelt song about my child-of-nature leanings” John demoed “Child Of Nature” for “T…