Monday, July 28, 1969
Recording "Polythene Pam", "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"
For The Beatles
Last updated on April 23, 2025
Monday, July 28, 1969
For The Beatles
Last updated on April 23, 2025
Feb 22 - Aug 25, 1969 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Abbey Road
Session Jul 24, 1969 • Recording and mixing "Come And Get It", "Sun King", "Mean Mr Mustard"
Session Jul 28, 1969 • Recording "Polythene Pam", "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"
Session Jul 29, 1969 • Recording "Come Together", "Sun King", "Mean Mr. Mustard"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Abbey Road" LP
The previous day, The Beatles had recorded the basic track of “Polythene Pam / She Came In Through The Bathroom Window“ — the two songs were tracked as a single continuous piece — along with the first round of overdubs.
On this day, from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm, additional overdubs were recorded. Paul McCartney recorded double-tracked lead vocals, George Harrison contributed electric guitar, and John Lennon added a double-tracked acoustic guitar.
Mark Lewisohn notes that both electric and conventional pianos were also recorded during the session, although these are not heard in the final mix.
The last overdubs of the day included Ringo Starr adding snare drum shots and cymbals, while the other Beatles contributed tambourine, cowbell, and maracas.
To close the session, a reduction mix was made and labelled take 40.
The final overdubs for “Polythene Pam / She Came In Through The Bathroom Window“ would be added on July 30.
Recording • SI onto take 39
She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Recording • SI onto take 39
Tape copying • Tape reduction take 39 into take 40
She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Tape copying • Tape reduction take 39 into take 40
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