Recording and mixing "Octopus's Garden"
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- Album Songs recorded during this session officially appear on the Abbey Road LP.
- Studio:
- EMI Studios, Studio Three, Abbey Road
Songs recorded
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Staff
Musicians on "Octopus's Garden"
- Paul McCartney:
- Piano
- Ringo Starr:
- Lead vocals
Production staff
About
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“ had been recorded on April 26, 1969. On this day, from 7:30 pm to 1 am, the song received its first overdubs.
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.
Last updated on December 28, 2021