Recording "Dear Prudence"

Friday, August 30, 1968 • For The Beatles

Part of


"The Beatles" (aka the White Album) sessions

May 30 - Oct 18, 1968 • Songs recorded during this session appear on The Beatles (Mono)

Album Songs recorded during this session officially appear on the The Beatles (Mono) LP.
Studio:
Trident Studios, London, UK

Master release


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About

This was the third day of work on “Dear Prudence” at Trident Studios. The Beatles were still a trio, as Ringo Starr had temporarily left the group on August 22.

During this short session to the Beatles’ standard (from 5 pm to 11 pm), the latest overdubs were recorded. Paul McCartney added piano over the end portion of the song, and a brief snippet of flugelhorn. George Harrison added another guitar part.

Both mono and stereo mixes of “Dear Prudence” would be made two months after, on October 13.

Last updated on September 19, 2021

Songs recorded


1.

Dear Prudence

Written by Lennon - McCartney

Recording • SI onto take 1

Staff

Musicians on "Dear Prudence"

Paul McCartney:
Flugelhorn, Piano
George Harrison:
Guitar

Production staff

George Martin:
Producer
Barry Sheffield:
Engineer

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