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Released in 1964

Mr. Moonlight

Written by Roy Lee Johnson

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 1 (2016 remaster)

    Streaming • Released in 2016

    2:48 • OuttakeC2016 • Takes 1 and 4. The version on Beatles For Sale was a remake, taped at EMI on 18 October, but four unreleased takes were recorded on 14 August, and a combination of One and Four is presented here. The first broke down after John's laudable attempt at the shouted introduction. "Nearly!" commented Paul, a wry smile in his voice, as he encouraged his band mate to have another crack at it. Take 4, only the second complete run-through, lacked the organ track that distinguished the October remake, but George's guitar solo in the bridge proves that experimentation with new and different sounds was now a definite quest.

    George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer

    Session Recording: Aug 14, 1964 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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