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Recorded in 1969

The Teacher Was A-lookin

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

Last updated on March 19, 2025

Timeline This song was recorded in 1969

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This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Other improvisations recorded during the "Get Back" sessions

“The Teacher Was A-lookin’” was an improvised piece performed by The Beatles on January 2, 1969, during the first day of the “Get Back” sessions.

From Drugs, Divorce and a Slipping Image – The Complete, Unauthorized Story of The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Sessions by Doug Sulpy:

They then break into a brief rock ‘n’ roll improvisation which we’ve called “The Teacher Was A-Lookin’.” This seems to have been inspired simply by the band’s need to tune their guitars. The performance features a pulsating bass guitar line with bass drum accompaniment and even has backing vocals for a few bars. George paraphrases a few lines from Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” as a chorus.

Bootlegs

Improvisations played during the "Get Back" sessions

"The Teacher Was A-lookin" was an improvisation recorded during The Beatles' "Get Back" sessions in January 1969. Here is a list of improvisations recorded by Paul McCartney, either alone or with other Beatles, during these sessions:

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