Examples of use of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
1. The Beatles, Ob–La–Di Ob–La–Da Extracted from The Ants Are My Friends: Misheard Lyrics, Malapropisms, Eggcorns And Other Linguistic Gaffes, by Martin Toseland, Portico Books, '.''. To order a copy, call 0870 161 0870.
2. John Lennon loathed the Beatles‘ "Ob–La–Di Ob–La–Da." Parisians rioted at the first performance of Stravinsky‘s "Rite of Spring." Play a piece of music, and it‘s likely someone won‘t like it.
3. They are vaguely aware of The Beatles (I was proudly offered the chance to listen to a rare tape of Ob La Di, Ob La Da in the People‘s Study Hall). One of my guides claimed to have heard of The Rolling Stones, but couldn‘t name any of their songs.