"Mean Mr. Mustard" tells the story of a miserly character who hides his money in unusual places to avoid spending it. Written by John Lennon, the inspiration for the song came from a newspaper story he read about such a person. It was penned during the Beatles' time in Rishikesh, India, where they practiced Transcendental Meditation, a period that proved highly prolific for their songwriting. Though initially considered for an earlier album, it found its home on the 1969 album Abbey Road as part of its climactic medley. Playing it, you can almost see this eccentric figure and his hidden treasures.