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 sessions
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
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The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 17
Jan 26, 1969
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The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 18
Jan 27, 1969
Related songs
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“I Told You Before” is an improvised track recorded by The Beatles, with Billy Preston, during the “Get Back” sessions in January 1969. Initially created on January 26, the band revisited and continued working on the track the following day, January 27.
Bootlegs
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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 26th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
11:36 • Rehearsal • Jan.26 - D4-10 - I Told You Before 26.78
Session Recording: Jan 26, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 26th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
2:12 • Rehearsal • Jan.26 - D4-11 - I Told You Before 26.79
Session Recording: Jan 26, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 26th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
12:37 • Rehearsal • Jan.26 - D4-12 - I Told You Before 26.80
Session Recording: Jan 26, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 27th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
5:43 • Rehearsal • Jan.27 - D3-11 - I Told You Before 27.33
Session Recording: Jan 27, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
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A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 27th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
3:48 • Rehearsal • Jan.27 - D3-12 - I Told You Before 27.33 reprise
Session Recording: Jan 27, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
Live performances
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
