Recorded in 1969

Half A Pound Of Greasepaint

Written by Lennon - McCartney • Unreleased song

Timeline This song was recorded in 1969

Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1969, when Paul McCartney was 27 years old)

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Get Back sessions • Day 19
Jan 28, 1969

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“Half A Pound of Greasepaint” is an improvised piece by Paul McCartney, credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney, recorded on January 28, 1969, during The Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions. This impromptu performance was featured in Peter Jackson’s 2021 documentary “The Beatles: Get Back.“

From Peter Jackson’s film “The Beatles: Get Back“, 2021

Bootlegs

A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 28th, 1969 - 5 & 6
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
1:36 • Rehearsal • Jan.28 - D6-09 - Greasepaint On Your Face 28.89
Performed by : Paul McCartney
Session Recording: Jan 28, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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