Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

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The irony of all this was not lost on the press, which reported, with some incredulity, that Manson had taken the stand to defend the man who had convicted him of seven murders!” Rodrigo from Las Vegas, Nvwhat is with the lot of you people talking about getting blisters from playing guitar...it isn't impossible to get blisters from playing the drums...i once had to go to the hospital because my hands were bloodied up and were getting infected for playing the drums for two hours straight...that being said, this song is awesome!!! Nathan from Defiance, OhInteresting that this song made fan's list as their least favorite Beatle's song. It's one the few heavy metal songs the group did.

For a lawyer to do less than his utmost is, I strongly feel, a betrayal of his client. Though in criminal trials one tends to focus on the defense attorney and his client the accused, the prosecutor is also a lawyer, and he too has a client: the People. And the People are equally entitled to their day in court, to a fair and impartial trial, and to justice.” Sean from Sea Girt, Njits ringo saying "ive got blisters on me fingers". i play drums and its very easy to get blisters Krissy from Boston, MaThis song is great. A lot of people don't know this but Helter Skelter was in act that happen in Calforina where this guy kiled tons of people. It was a very bloody and gross. The trial itself is covered in great detail; from choosing the jury, through Manson's courtroom antics. Victor Bugliosi was the prosecutor of the Tate and LaBianca trial and so is expertly placed to put us at the very heart of the case. It is obvious that fear was very real - members of the Family were camped outside the Court and carrying weapons openly. Celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Steve McQueen were said to be future targets, as well as those already involved in the case - from Bugliosi himself to possible witnesses. Indeed, before the end of the trial, there will be more crimes committed, including murder... The author's central role in the proceedings helps give the book immense detail and also tension - as the author was truly dedicated to getting the victims of the Tate - LaBianca trial justice.

Josh from Champaign, IlYou say want interpretation? Well, you know... :) Paul said that it related to the British playground slide and the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and of course the lyrics speak of love, lovers, breaking and dancing, all to a raucous and violent tune. Anyone who's been in love can probably relate, the fragile and tempestuous emotions, the highs and lows and of course Paul is an emotional guy, like many songs it seems that he's channeling all these things into something that he wanted to be as loud and dirty as possible. Sounds like some woman he met at a club who piqued his fancy, even though she couldn't dance to save her life, but she made up for it in other ways. Liam from New York, NyHelter Skelter is definitely a proto metal song and contributed to the future of heavy metal no doubt about it. Because of this connection, Los Angeles assistant District Attorney Vincent Bugliosi, who led the prosecution of Manson and the other killers, named his best-selling book about the murders Helter Skelter. Bugliosi's book was the basis for a film of the same title.

Coco56 from Small Town, TxIf Ringo says he screamed "I've got blisters on my fingers!"...I'll accept it. But for 41 years I thought it was John because it sounds like John and it shows John saying it on the video/film. Why would they show John yelling it if Ringo did? Just wondering.

Mark B. Stoned from Desperate Hot Springs, CaYes, the false endings on this song and on Strawberry Fields Forever are incredible.

Don from Rapid City, SdWhile Paul has steadfastly said it was Ringo who yelled the infamous "blisters' line, to my ears it sounds more like John. In the end, who really cares? By the way, this is my nomination for most-butchered Beatle song ever with abominations put out by Pat Benatar, U2 and Motley Crue.

Ken from Louisville, KyThe original demo was a much more slower version. It turned "heavier" in the studio. Natasha from Chico, CaUm, why does it matter who screams about their blisters? Anyways, it's a good song. And, ya, i agree, "I want you (she's so heavy)" is a little "straining on the ears" as u said, you get lost in it, like a meditative (or medicated ;))state. Someone told me that the best way to make someone go insane was to play "i want you..." over and over again. but i digress... Helter Skelter in the summer swelter!