<P> `` Norwegian Wood ( This Bird Has Flown ) '' is a song by the English rock band the Beatles . It was written by the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was first released on the album Rubber Soul on 3 December 1965 . Musically influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan , `` Norwegian Wood '' is considered a milestone in the Beatles ' progression as complex songwriters . Ravi Shankar and the recordings of studio musicians during the Help ! filming sessions inspired lead guitarist George Harrison to incorporate the sitar into the song . </P>
<P> `` Norwegian Wood ( This Bird Has Flown ) '' is a song by the English rock band the Beatles . It was written by the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was first released on the album Rubber Soul on 3 December 1965 . Musically influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan , `` Norwegian Wood '' is considered a milestone in the Beatles ' progression as complex songwriters . Ravi Shankar and the recordings of studio musicians during the Help ! filming sessions inspired lead guitarist George Harrison to incorporate the sitar into the song . </P>
norwegian wood features which unusual ( for popular music ) instrument
norwegian wood features which unusual ( for popular music ) instrument
sitar
sitar