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Released in 1968

Glass Onion

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 3

    Official album • Released in 1996

    2:08 • OuttakeC • Mono • This mono mix of Glass Onion, made on 26 September 1968, encompasses sound effects compiled by John Lennon for his song: a telephone, an organ note, the smashing of glass and the then BBC-tv soccer commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme acclaiming "It's a goal!" over the sound of a roaring crowd. George Martin, on holiday at the time, heard the mix on his return and suggested a different approach: he scored the song for a string arrangement, recorded on 10 October, that rendered this mix and the FX ideas redundant and the tape to the vault shelf labelled "do not use".

    Paul McCartney : Bass, Piano, Recorder Ringo Starr : Drums, Tambourine John Lennon : Acoustic guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar George Martin : Producer Chris Thomas : Producer, Recorder Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    Session Recording: Sep 11, 1968 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

    Session Overdubs: Sep 12, 13, 16 - 1968 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road

    Session Mixing: Sep 26, 1968 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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