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The “Get Back” sessions begin on a large, open soundstage at Twickenham Film Studios, London. At this point The Beatles view these sessions as rehearsals for a television concert, and not as preparation for a new album. Consequently, their performances are both unfocused and highly informal.
The main topic of discussion on this first day is the embryonic plan for a live performance (or series of performances). Paul, perhaps thinking of the promotional films for “Hey Jude” and “Revolution” which had been filmed at Twickenham Studios several months earlier, prefers to have the show take place there, although he muses at one point that they might hold it outdoors. John feels that rehearsing in the middle of a monstrous soundstage doesn’t make much sense, and suggests that a smaller room would be more appropriate. George seems lukewarm to the entire project, and complains about the acoustics in the large, open space. Despite these discussions, there is no attempt to make any firm decisions regarding the date or venue of the show.
The songs “Don’t Let Me Down,” “Two Of us” and “l’ve Got A Feeling” were all introduced and rehearsed during this session, and these songs dominate the day’s work. Other original compositions included “Sun King” (later recorded for “Abbey Road”) “On The Road To Marrakesh,” (recorded With a different set of lyrics as “Jealous Guy” on John’s 1971 album “Imagine”) and early versions of”Dig A Pony,” “Let It Down” and “All Things Must Pass” (the latter two recorded by George for his 1970 album “All Things Must Pass”).
Last updated on June 25, 2017
Songs recorded
1.
Don't Let Me Down
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-08 - Don't Let Me Down 2.01 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
2.
All Things Must Pass
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-12 - All Things Must Pass 2.02 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
3.
Don't Let Me Down
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-14 - Don't Let Me Down 2.03 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
4.
Dig A Pony
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-15 - Dig A Pony 2.04 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
5.
"Everybody Got Song"
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-16 - Everybody Got Song 2.05 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
6.
Don't Let Me Down
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-17 - Don't Let Me Down 2.06 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
7.
Let It Down
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-18 - Let It Down 2.07 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
8.
Let It Down
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-19 - Let It Down 2.08 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
9.
Improvisation
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-20 - Improvisation 2.09 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
10.
Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-21 - Brown-eyed Handsome Man 2.10 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
11.
I've Got A Feeling
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-22 - I've Got A Feeling 2.11 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
12.
"A Case Of The Blues"
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-23 - A Case Of The Blues 2.12 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
13.
Improvisation
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-24 - Improvisation 2.13 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
14.
Improvisation
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-25 - Improvisation 2.13 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
15.
"On The Road To Marrakesh"
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-26 - On The Road To Marrakesh 2.15 - First version of Lennon's "A Child Of Nature" - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
16.
Revolution
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-27 - Revolution 2.16 - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
17.
I Shall Be Released
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-28 - I Shall Be Released 2.17 - Bob Dylan's song - No McCartney involvement as he arrived later during the day
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
18.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-29 - Sun King 2.18
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
19.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-30 - Sun King Don't Let Me Down 2.19
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
20.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-31 - Don't Let Me Down 2.20
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
21.
"The Teacher Was A-lookin"
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-32 - The Teacher Was A-lookin 2.21 - Rock'n roll improvisation
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
22.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-33 - Don't Let Me Down 2.22
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
23.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-34 - Don't Let Me Down 2.23
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
24.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-35 - Sun King 2.24
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
25.
Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
Written by Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz, Stanley Clayton
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-36 - Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues 2.25
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
26.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-37 - I've Got A Feeling 2.26
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
27.
Unknown - Unnumbered
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-38 - Unknown - Unnumbered
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
28.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-39 - I've Got A Feeling 2.27
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
29.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-40 - I've Got A Feeling 2.28
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
30.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-41 - I've Got A Feeling 2.29
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
31.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-42 - I've Got A Feeling 2.30
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
32.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-43 - I've Got A Feeling 2.31
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
33.
Unknown
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-44 - Unknown 2.32
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
34.
Speak To Me
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-45 - Speak To Me 2.33 - Jackie Lomax's song, Harrison & Starr only.
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
35.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-46 - I've Got A Feeling 2.34
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
36.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-47 - I've Got A Feeling 2.35
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
37.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-48 - I've Got A Feeling 2.36
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
38.
Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
Written by Bob Dylan
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-49 - Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) 2.37
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
39.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-50 - I've Got A Feeling 2.38
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
40.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-51 - I've Got A Feeling 2.39
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
41.
Recording • Jan.02 - D1-52 - I've Got A Feeling 2.40
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
42.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-08 - I've Got A Feeling 2.41
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
43.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-11 - I've Got A Feeling 2.42
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
44.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-12 - I've Got A Feeling x.xx
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
45.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-13 - I've Got A Feeling 2.43
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
46.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-14 - I've Got A Feeling 2.44
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
47.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-15 - I've Got A Feeling 2.45
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
48.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-16 - I've Got A Feeling 2.46
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
49.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-17 - I've Got A Feeling 2.47
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
50.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-18 - I've Got A Feeling 2.48
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
51.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-19 - Sun King - Don't Let Me Down 2.49
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
52.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-20 - Don't Let Me Down 2.50
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
53.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-21 - Don't Let Me Down 2.51
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
54.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-22 - Sun King - Don't Let Me Down 2.52
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
55.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-23 - Don't Let Me Down 2.53
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
56.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-24 - Don't Let Me Down 2.54
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
57.
Improvisation
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-25 - Improvisation 2.55
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
58.
Unknown
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-26 - Unknown 2.56
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
59.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-27 - Don't Let Me Down 2.57
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
60.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-28 - Don't Let Me Down 2.58
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
61.
Well, All Right
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-29 - Well, All Right 2.59 - Buddy Holly's song, by Harrison only
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
62.
Well, All Right
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-30 - Well, All Right 2.60 - Buddy Holly's song, by Harrison only
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
63.
Unknown
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-31 - Unknown 2.61
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
64.
All Things Must Pass
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-32 - All Things Must Pass 2.62 - Solo performance by George Harrison with brief guitar contribution by John Lennon
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
65.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-33 - Two Of Us 2.63
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
66.
"We're Goin' Home"
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-34 - We're Goin' Home 2.64
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
67.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-35 - Two Of Us 2.65
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
68.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-36 - Two Of Us 2.66
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
69.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-37 - Two Of Us 2.67
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
70.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-38 - Two Of Us 2.68
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
71.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-39 - Two Of Us 2.69
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
72.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-40 - Two Of Us 2.70
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
73.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-41 - Two Of Us 2.71
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
74.
It's Good To See The Folks Back Home
Written by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-42 - It's Good To See The Folks Back Home 2.72
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
75.
Recording • Jan.02 - D2-43 - Two Of Us 2.73
Album Released on bootleg A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 2nd, 1969
Drugs, Divorce and a Slipping Image - The Complete, Unauthorized Story of The Beatles' 'Get Back' Sessions
The definitive guide to the Get Back sessions, released in 1994 and updated in 2007. In the author's own words:
New, completely revised edition! This new volume isn t just a compilation of material from the 1994 book Drugs, Divorce and a Slipping Image (also later published as 'Get Back') and 'The 910's Guide To The Beatles Outtakes Part Two: The Complete Get Back Sessions' (2001). I've re-listened to the entire canon of available Get Back session tapes, come up with a bunch of new conclusions (and even a handful of new identifications!), and pretty much re-written half the book from scratch. In addition, great effort has been made to improve readability of the book. Songs have now been put into groups (generally by Nagra reel, or series of them), rather than describing each performance separately, as was done in the original. In every way, this is the book we wished we could have written in 1994.
As the paperback version is out of print, you can buy a PDF version on the author's website
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