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Friday, June 9, 1967

Mixing "You Know My Name (Look Up That Number)"

For The Beatles

Last updated on February 26, 2024


Location

  • Recording studio: EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

Timeline

AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Let It Be / You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" 7" Single

On May 17 and June 7, 1967, The Beatles started recording their song “You Know My Name (Look Up That Number)“. The song consisted of five parts. The first part was recorded during those first two sessions. On June 8, The Beatles recorded the four remaining parts, each played in a different musical style.

On this day, June 9, from 7 pm to 11 pm, the five parts were edited together to create Take 30. Take 30 consisted of Take 9 of Part One, Take 12 of Part Two, Take 4 of Part Three, Take 6 of Part Four, and Take 1 of Part Five. A rough mono mix, without any vocals and lasting 6’08”, was then made so that acetate discs could be cut for reference.

After that, work on “You Know My Name (Look Up That Number)” was put on hold for almost two years. The vocals were finally added on April 30, 1969.


Session activities

  1. You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Editing • Take 30. Editing of part 1 - take 9, part 2 - take 12, part 3 - take 4, part 4 - take 6, part 5 - take 1

  2. You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Mixing • Mono mixing - Remix 1 from take 30


Staff

Production staff


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