What does Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da mean in English?
life goes on\
The phrase \”Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da\” is from the Yoruba tribe (Nigerian) and it means \”life goes on\”, a phrase used frequently by conga player Jimmy Scott, whom Paul had met. After Paul used the phrase Scott wanted a royalty, however Paul insisted that it was a common phrase.
Who sings the song Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da life goes on?
George Chadwick
Henry Chadwick
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Life Goes On)/Artists
Where does Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da come from?

‘Ob la di, ob la da’ was a phrase McCartney had heard from a friend called Jimmy Anonmuogharan Scott Emuakpor (known as Jimmy Scott), whom he met in the Bag O’Nails club in Soho, London. The title was said to be Urhobo for ‘Life goes on’, but was actually just a family phrase.
What is the tempo of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?
Ob‐La‐Di, Ob‐La‐Da is played at 113 Beats Per Minute (Moderato), or 28 Measures/Bars Per Minute. Use our Online Metronome to practice at a tempo of 113BPM.
What does obadi obada mean?
Edna from Barcelona, SpainObladi-Oblada means “life goes on” in Nigerian.

Who wrote Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da marmalade?
Lennon–McCartney
Marmalade
“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” | |
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Genre | Pop |
Label | CBS |
Songwriter(s) | Lennon–McCartney |
Producer(s) | Mike Smith |
Are Paul and Ringo still friends?
The former Beatles bandmates have remained great friends over the years and Sir Paul even makes an appearance on Ringo’s new album ‘Give More Love’ but the iconic duo don’t get to spend a lot of time together these days. Asked about the experience of working with Sir Paul, Ringo shared: “He’s an incredible musician.
Who died from marmalade?
Dean Ford
Dean Ford | |
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Born | 5 September 1945 |
Origin | Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 31 December 2018 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Pop, rock |