One of the better Beatles rock songs - at least the music. The lyrics drew criticism from just about ever direction - right, left, and even including Russia.

McCartney has always maintained it was just a fun parody. That may be true - and probably is - but I also remember the song in the context of the times. It wasn't many years before it's release that as a grade school brat, we were still going through nuclear attack drills and hiding under our desks. (Never did know what that was supposed to accomplish.)

Anyway, to borrow an old line from American Bandstand - "It's got a good beat and you can dance to it - I'll give it an 87."

Reeves

Back in the U.S.S.R. was created using 5 Acoustic Grand Pianos, 2 Bright Acoustic Pianos, 1 Acoustic Bass, 1 String Ensemble 1 (Consisting of 2 Violins, 1 Viola, and 1 Cello), 1 Synthesized Voice Preset, 1 Double Bass Drum, 1 Acoustic Snare Drum, 1 Low Floor Tom, 1 High Floor Tom, 1 Low Tom, 1 Low‑Mid Tom, 1 High Tom, 1 Open Hi‑Hat Cymbals, 1 Pedal Hi‑Hat Cymbals, 1 Crash Cymbal 1, and 1 Hand Clap.