Release date : Dec 03, 2025
By The Beatles • CD Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
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This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Feb 11, 1994 and periodically till end of Feb
Recording "Real Love", "All For Love"
May 15-16, 1995
Written by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison
4:25 • Studio version • B
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Written by John Lennon
3:54 • Studio version • B
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Double bass, Percussion, Producer, Synthesiser Ringo Starr : Backing vocals, Drums, Percussion, Producer John Lennon : Drum machine, Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Backing vocals, Guitar, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar, Percussion, Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Jon Jacobs : Recording engineer
Recording : Circa 1979 • Studio : New-York
SessionRecording : February 1995 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
From CDJapan : Free As A Bird / Real Love [SHM-CD] The Beatles CD Maxi:
Exclusive to Japan. Features the 2025 mixes by Jeff Lynne of “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love,” taken from the newly produced “Anthology 4,” included as part of the “Anthology Collection.” The Grammy-winning songs “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love” are presented as a double A-side, with Jeff Lynne breathing new life into them using John Lennon’s original vocal tracks. Based on home-recorded demo tapes John made in the 1970s, the songs were completed with later recorded vocals and instrumental parts by Paul, George, and Ringo. This edition includes: Japan-exclusive edition; English liner notes translation; lyrics with Japanese translation; card featuring the 7-inch single’s label design; SHM-CD format.
*Since this product is extremely limited, only one copy may be purchased by a customer.
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