Sunday, February 23, 1969
Editing "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
For The Beatles
Last updated on November 27, 2021
Sunday, February 23, 1969
For The Beatles
Last updated on November 27, 2021
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)"
Session Feb 24, 1969 • Tape copying, recording "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
Session Feb 25, 1969 • Recording "Old Brown Shoe", "All Things Must Pass", "Something"
Some 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 of “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)“. On this day, still at Trident Studios, a master take was assembled from various takes:
This master take would receive overdubs in the months to follow. Some overdubs would be added the following day, February 24, but those efforts would be dropped.
Editing • Unnumbered master, from takes 9, 20 and 32
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