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Released in 1969

Come Together

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 3

    Official album • Released in 1996

    3:40 • OuttakeC • Stereo • Take 1 - Not playing an instrument, John clapped his hands while singing, adding tambourine late in the piece, with the other Beatles contributing what for the first take is a notably cohesive bass, guitar and drums backing to fill out this four-track recording. The absence of the echo that, at John's request, would smother the master version lends a stark clarity to the lyrics, which altered slightly when the definitive vocal was overdubbed.

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Handclaps, Lead vocal, Tambourine George Harrison : Guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer

    Session Recording: Jul 21, 1969 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road

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