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Released in 1967

Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 2 (2016 remaster)

    Official album • Released in 2016

    1:05 • Outtake • C2016 • Takes 1 and 2. The recordings presented here come from that initial Abbey Road session, 17 February 1967, when the Beatles cut seven takes, beginning with the above dialogue that introduced Take 1, and the performance that followed and immediately broke down. Then there is Take 2, which also broke down, and the ensuing conversation wherein Paul offered John some direction.

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead vocals George Harrison : Tambourine George Martin : Harmonium, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer

    Session Recording: Feb 17, 1967 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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