This song was originally called “Going Home,” but Paul wasn’t very happy with the title–OR the lyrics. Before long, he started experimenting with titles that rhymed with “Going Home,” which made perfect sense because he was planning to add it to his 1973 solo album, “There Goes Rhymin’ Simon.”

Inspiration struck when he came up with “Kodachrome.” Not only did it rhyme, it triggered his lyrical creativity.

Kodachrome, of course, was a type of film developed (pun intended) by Kodak, that was known for capturing bright, vivid colors–sometimes TOO bright and vivd–according to some photographers. Paul was aware of this when he wrote the lyric, “everything looks worse in black and white.”

That’s what he sang on the record…but during performances, he sometimes changed WORSE to “BETTER… just because he liked the way it changed the meaning.

As a single, Kodachrome climbed to #2 on both trhe Hot 100 and Easy Listening Charts…making it a Great Song of 1973.

And here’s a fun fact for you: :It MIGHT have been a hit in the UK, except for one thing: The BBC banned any song that included a brand name….and Paul not only mentioned Kodachrome,he mentioned his Nikon camera!