Description TERRY KNIGHT "Saint Paul" 45 on Capitol Records. (Terry Knight and the Pack / Grand Funk Railroad) This song contributed to the "Paul is dead" hoax. Read below for more information on this record. The information below states that the second issue with Maclean publishing was a shorter 4 minute version and did not use the additional Beatles song excerpts however this 45 plays 5:35 and shows Maclean publishing yet it DOES features lyrics from 4 Beatles songs. I have played it all the way through and all 4 song lyrics are used. The record has light scratches and plays with some surface noise. In early 1969 Knight secured a producer's contract with Capitol which also allowed him to release his own songs as a solo artist. He wrote and recorded a single, "Saint Paul" which contributed to the Paul is dead hoax that erupted later in the year. The cryptic lyrics of the song are generally thought to allude to Knight's failed relationship with McCartney and his apparent belief that The Beatles would soon break up. The lyrics do not refer to death but were interpreted by some fans as containing clues. The ending repeats the phrase "hey Paul" in an arrangement that sounds very similar to The Beatles' song "Hey Jude". There are also 2 different stereo mixes of the song in circulation. The longer 5 minute version also contains a high pitched voice singing lines from other Beatles songs, including, "Hello, Goodbye", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "She Loves You." After Capitol received a cease and desist letter from The Beatles' music publisher Maclen Music, the record was pulled from distribution. A deal was apparently worked out between Knight and Maclen Music. About a month later in May 1969 "Saint Paul" was re-issued with a publishing credit by Maclen. The second pressing of the record also contains a note on the label which states that "Hey Jude" is used by permission. The shorter 4 minute mix of the song does not contain the additional sung Beatles song excerpts. Buyer pays S&H. I do combine shipping; in the USA add .75 cents for each additional 45. In Canada add $1.00 for each additional 45. Outside the USA add $2.00 for each additional 45. (U.S. shipping rates have increased a LOT for international shipping, sorry.) Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!