Sunday, February 23, 1969
Editing "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
For The Beatles
Last updated on March 30, 2025
Sunday, February 23, 1969
For The Beatles
Last updated on March 30, 2025
Feb 22 - Aug 25, 1969 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Abbey Road
Recording studio: Trident Studios • London • UK
Session Feb 22, 1969 • Recording "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
Session Feb 22 - Aug 25, 1969 • "Abbey Road" sessions
Session Feb 23, 1969 • Editing "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
Interview Feb 23, 1969 • David Frost Presents… Frankie Howerd
Session Feb 24, 1969 • Tape copying, recording "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Abbey Road" LP
The previous day, The Beatles had recorded 35 takes of the basic track for “I Want You (She’s So Heavy).” On this day, still working at Trident Studios, a composite master take was assembled using portions from three of those takes:
This composite master would serve as the foundation for further overdubs in the months to come. Although some overdubs were attempted the following day, February 24, they were ultimately discarded.
Editing • Unnumbered master, from takes 9, 20 and 32
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