UK Release date : Jun 27, 1969
By The Scaffold • 7" Single • Part of the collection “Paul McCartney as producer, composer, or session musician in the 60s”
Last updated on April 1, 2025
Previous single Jun 04, 1969 • "The Ballad Of John And Yoko / Old Brown Shoe (US - 1969)" by The Beatles released in the US
Album Jun 16, 1969 • "Brave New World" by The Steve Miller Band released in the US
Article Jun 21, 1969 • Rumor: Beatles to make a Lord Of The Rings film
Single Jun 27, 1969 • "Charity Bubbles / Goose" by The Scaffold released in the UK
Article July 1969 - March 1970 ? • Designing the packaging of "Let It Be"
Session Jul 01, 1969 • Recording "You Never Give Me Your Money"
Next single Jul 16, 1969 • "My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors" by The Steve Miller Band released in the US
This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Recording "Charity Bubbles", "Goose"
Circa April - Early May 1969
Written by Mike McCartney / McGear, Roger McGough
2:47 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : GuitarPerformed by : Mike McCartney / McGear • Roger McGough • John Gorman Norrie Paramor : Producer Tim Rice : Producer
SessionRecording : Circa April - Early May 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Written by Mike McCartney / McGear, Roger McGough
2:36 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Guitar Nicky Hopkins : PianoPerformed by : Mike McCartney / McGear • Roger McGough • John Gorman Norrie Paramor : Producer Tim Rice : Producer
SessionRecording : Circa April - Early May 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
The Scaffold were a comedy, poetry and music trio comprising Mike McGear (Paul McCartney’s brother), Roger McGough and John Gorman. To promote the release of their album “L the P,” they issued the track “Stop Blowing Those Charity Bubbles” as a single.
The single version differs from the one found on the album. It was re-recorded, retitled “Charity Bubbles,” and features Paul McCartney on lead guitar.
According to John C. Winn in his book “That Magic Feeling: The Beatles’ Recorded Legacy, Volume Two, 1966–1970,” the B-side, “Goose,” — which does not appear on the album — also features Paul McCartney on lead guitar, with Nicky Hopkins contributing on piano.
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