Paul McCartney wrote this about his tumultuous 5-year relationship with the actress Jane Asher. He wrote it one night after she had walked out. (thanks, Adrian - Wilmington, DE)
Up to this point, McCartney wrote lots of " Silly Love Songs. This was a departure lyrically, as the song was more personal and mature, and also a little bitter, which reflects how he felt about his relationship with Jane Asher. Another Rubber Soul song, " I'm Looking Through You," is also about Asher and is similarly scathing. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)
A cover version by the country singer Anne Murray hit #8 US in 1974.
Mal Evans, The Beatles road manager, played the Hammond organ.
This was recorded in two takes. In their early years, The Beatles did so many live shows that they had no trouble recording quickly.
The melody for the Chicago hit " Saturday In The Park" is based on this song.