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Recorded in 1967

Jessie's Dream

Written by Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison • Unreleased Instrumental

Timeline This song was recorded in 1967

Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1967, when Paul McCartney was 25 years old)

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“Jessie’s Dream” is a piece of incidental music, written and recorded by the four Beatles in 1967, for inclusion in their “Magical Mystery Tour” TV special.

The Magical Mystery Tour film also included another piece of incidental music, ‘Jessie’s Dream’, copyrighted to McCartney/Starkey/Harrison/Lennon and played by the Beatles. This was recorded privately, not at EMI.

From “The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions” by Mark Lewisohn, 1988
Filmed September 19, 1967 – Aunt Jessie’s dreadful dream, including the scene where John Lennon serves spaghetti using a shovel.
Paul McCartney writing

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