US Release date : Oct 06, 1969
Something / Come Together
By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
Last updated on September 28, 2025
US Release date : Oct 06, 1969
By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
Last updated on September 28, 2025
Previous single Jul 18, 1969 • "My Dark Hour / Song For Our Ancestors" by The Steve Miller Band released in the UK
Album Oct 01, 1969 • "Abbey Road" by The Beatles released in the US
Session Oct 02, 1969 • Mixing "Across The Universe"
Single Oct 06, 1969 • "Something / Come Together" by The Beatles released in the US
Album Oct 10, 1969 • "Brave New World" by The Steve Miller Band released in the UK
Article Oct 13, 1969 • Paul and Linda attend the opening night of Mary Hopkin's cabaret season in London
Next single Oct 31, 1969 • "Something / Come Together" by The Beatles released in the UK
This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Written by George Harrison
3:03 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Piano George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Vocals George Martin : Producer, String arrangement Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer Chris Thomas : Producer Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer Glyn Johns : Recording engineer Billy Preston : Hammond organ Unknown : Four cellos, Four violas, One double-bass, Twelve violins
SessionRecording : May 02, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : May 05, 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios, London
SessionOverdubs : 11,16 Jul, 15 Aug 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Aug 19, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
4:20 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Bass, Electric piano, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Maracas John Lennon : Handclaps, Harmony vocals, Rhythm guitar, Tambourine, Vocals George Harrison : Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Jul 21, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : 22, 23, 25, 29, 30 Jul 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Aug 07, 1969 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
“Something / Come Together” was the first UK single The Beatles had ever released containing songs that were already available on an album. This was also the first Beatles single with a George Harrison song on the A-side.
I suggested, rather strongly, that this single be released from the Abbey Road album. I think you’ll find that it was the first time that a single was released from a Beatles album. It was done because, maybe not to the knowledge of the outside world, it was pretty much decided that the four of them would try to do something individually, within a structure. In other words, within their own arrangement, they would have a chance to maybe magnify their own individual talent and let it be seen, and I felt that it was important for George, at this juncture, to show himself. I thought ‘Something’ was the best song on the album, and John’s ‘Come Together’ was also, and that’s why it went out on the other side.
Allen Klein – From “The Beatles: Off the Record” by Keith Badman, 2008
GEORGE’S ‘ABBEY ROAD’ TRACK AS BEATLES’ NEW U.S. SINGLE
Advance orders on the new Beatles’ Apple album “Abbey Road” totalled in the region of 190,000 as NME went to Press this week. George Harrison’s “Something” and Lennon-McCartney’s “Come Together” have also been taken from the album — out today (Friday) — and coupled as a single for rush-release in America. Three cover versions of songs from the LP are already scheduled for release, among them one by Apple’s own White Trash.
Cover versions of the Beatles’ new compositions are by a New Zealand group based in Britain and recording for Parlophone; the La-De-Das with “Come Together”; Orange Bicycle covering “Carry That Weight”; and “You Never Give Me Your Money” by White Trash’s “Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight.”
Apple group the Ivies have lost Ron Griffiths, who has quit show business, and they are seeking a replacement.
From New Musical Express, September 27, 1969
BEATLES SINGLE OUT THIS MONTH
THE BEATLES have a new single released at the end of this month. It is “Something,” a track written by George Harrison, from their current “Abbey Road” album which is top of the album chart.
The B-side of the new single is “Come Together,” another track from the album. This will be their first single since “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” knocked Tommy Roe from the top of the chart in June.
“The Ballad Of John And Yoko” was released soon after “Get Back” which in April jumped straight to the number two spot in the Pop 30 before going to the number one spot for four weeks.
From Melody Maker, October 18, 1969
New Beatles single
NEW BEATLES single will be released by EMI on October 31. Titles are George Harrison’s ‘Something’ and ‘Come Together’ (R 5814), from the ‘Abbey Road’ LP.
The Plastic Ono Band’s ‘Cold Turkey’ follow-up single to ‘Give Peace A Chance’ has meant a new numbering system at Apple.
As John Lennon performs on the disc, EMI wanted it issued with one of its numbers. But Apple chief Jack Oliver wanted Apple identification.
Result is a new system to be used whenever the Beatles appear on non-Beatle Apple product. ‘Cold Turkey’ enters the catalogue as Apples 1001, the final ‘s’ being the decisive factor.
From Record Retailer – October 18, 1969
‘Something’ to be released as single in U.K.
EMI are putting out “Something”, one of the best tracks from the boys’ new LP as a single in this country.
It has already been released as a single in the United States but this was not unusual as several tracks off LP’s have been released as singles in North America over the past six years. But this will be the first time ever that a new Beatles’ single release in this country has come from one of their LPs.
From The Beatles Book N°76, November 1969
SINGER HARRISON A WINNER
GEORGE HARRISON’S first solo showcase on a Beatles single — and a real quality hunk of pop it is, too. A slowish ballad, it has a rather wistful feel that’s heightened by the inherent plaintive timbre in George’s voice — plus the strident lead guitar which exudes a mean and moody quality.
But despite the relative slowness of the pace, there’s also a walloping beat and an orchestral scoring in which the string section is prominent. Judging by this disc, I think it’s a pity that George isn’t featured more regularly as a singer, because he certainly has a highly individual approach.
Regarding the song itself — written by Harrison, of course — it doesn’t have the instant mass appeal we associate with many Beatles numbers. It’s a song that grows on you — and mark my words, it will in a big way!
From New Musical Express – November 1, 1969
It’s tough for Beatles
THE BEATLES are making heavy weather of their latest entry into the best-selling record charts.
Their new single, Something, which was issued last Friday has entered the lists as far down as 17 — something unparalleled for a new Beatle single — while the new Plastic Ono Band record Cold Turkey, which has vocals by John Lennon, is still only at number 24 after being on sale for ten days.
One reason for the slow start for Something may be the fact that it has been taken from the Beatles Abbey Road LP which has already sold nearly half a million copies in this country and fans don’t buy the same record twice. […]
From Evening Standard – November 3, 1969
BEATLES LOWEST ENTRY IN CHART
THE BEATLES reappeared in the MM singles chart this week with “Something” — but at lowly number 26.
The reason is obviously that the song, the first Beatles single to be written by George Harrison, is taken from their album “Abbey Road,” which has been top of the MM album chart for the six weeks it has been available.
This is easily the lowest entry for the group since “Love Me Do.” After their first single, “Lady Madonna” was the first which did not reach number one. Since that time, “Hey Jude” and “Get Back” have both made the top spot.
The flipside of “Something” is a John Lennon song, “Come Together,” which is also from the album.
From Melody Maker, November 8, 1969
Solid State: The Story of "Abbey Road" and the End of the Beatles
Acclaimed Beatles historian Kenneth Womack offers the most definitive account yet of the writing, recording, mixing, and reception of Abbey Road. In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound, and included "Come Together," "Something," and "Here Comes the Sun," which all emerged as classics.
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