Tuesday, April 29, 1969
Recording and mixing "Octopus's Garden"
For The Beatles
Last updated on April 4, 2025
Tuesday, April 29, 1969
For The Beatles
Last updated on April 4, 2025
Feb 22 - Aug 25, 1969 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Abbey Road
Recording studio: EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road • London • UK
Session Apr 25, 1969 • Mixing "Two Of Us"
Session Apr 26, 1969 • Recording "Oh! Darling", "Octopus's Garden"
Session Apr 29, 1969 • Recording and mixing "Octopus's Garden"
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Session Apr 30, 1969 • Recording and mixing "Let It Be", "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Abbey Road" LP
The day started with a four-hour playback of recently recorded titles (from 2.30 pm to 6:30 pm), likely with the “Get Back” LP in mind.
The backing track of Ringo Starr’s composition “Octopus’s Garden“ was recorded on April 26, 1969. On this day, from 7:30 pm to 1 am, the song received its first overdubs onto Take 32.
Ringo Starr recorded his double-tracked lead vocals, replacing the guide vocals from April 26. Paul McCartney also added a piano overdub.
Four attempts at creating stereo mixes were then made. The song would however receive more overdubs on July 17, 1969.
Written by Ringo Starr
Recording • SI onto take 32
Written by Ringo Starr
Mixing • Stereo mixing - Remix 1 from take 32
Written by Ringo Starr
Mixing • Stereo mixing - Remix 2 from take 32
Written by Ringo Starr
Mixing • Stereo mixing - Remix 3 from take 32
Written by Ringo Starr
Mixing • Stereo mixing - Remix 4 from take 32
The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions • Mark Lewisohn
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The Beatles Recording Reference Manual: Volume 5: Let It Be through Abbey Road (1969 - 1970)
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Solid State: The Story of "Abbey Road" and the End of the Beatles
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