Recorded in 1969

Black Dog

Written by Traditional • Unreleased song

Last updated on March 6, 2025

Timeline This song was recorded in 1969

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 22
Jan 31, 1969

Related songs

Lost John
Unreleased song
Five Feet High and Rising
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Bear Cat Mama
Unreleased song
Right String, Wrong Yo-Yo
Unreleased song

“Black Dog” is a traditional song recorded the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover, and released in 1964.

On January 31, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, The Beatles played a version of “Bear Cat Mama,” led by John Lennon.

Bootlegs

A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 31th, 1969 - 1 & 2
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
9:03 • Rehearsal • Medley with "Take This Hammer","Lost John","Five Feet High and Rising","Bear Cat Mama","Right String, Wrong Yo-Yo","Run For Your Life"
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison
Session Recording: Jan 31, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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