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Released in 1968

Helter Skelter

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 3 (2016 remaster)

    Official album • Released in 2016

    4:38 • OuttakeC2016 • Mono • Part of take 2. [...] Take 2, which runs in excess of 12 minutes, has been respectfully pruned to under five here, preserving the essential elements of what was, fundamentally, an impromptu jam. Following balance engineer Ken Scott's "Take 2" announcement the band immediately begins the slow, insistent groove on top of which Paul adds his compelling vocal; the mix is mono to compensate for the track configuration on the original tape: all the instruments appeared on one track, the vocal was isolated on a second and the two remaining tracks were vacant.

    George Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer

    Session Recording: Jul 18, 1968 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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