Monday, August 9, 1965

Recording "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"

For The Silkie

Last updated on January 17, 2026

Location

Recording studio: IBC Studios • London • UK

Timeline

Previous session Jul 31, 1965 • Rehearsals for Blackpool Night Out and the US tour

Album Aug 06, 1965 • "Help! (Stereo)" by The Beatles released in the UK

Interview Aug 07, 1965 • Paul McCartney interview for Disc And Music Echo

Session Aug 09, 1965 • Recording "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"

Article Aug 11, 1965 • "Help!" premiere in the US

Article Aug 13, 1965 • The Beatles travel from London to New York

Next session Oct 04, 1965 • Recording "Eight Days A Week"

Some of the songs from this session also appear on:

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
By The Silkie

August 9
Brian Epstein’s new signing, The Silkie, recorded John’s ‘You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away’ under John’s supervision. Paul played guitar and George the tambourine during the six-hour session.

Miles, Barry. The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years (Kindle Locations 5366-5368). Music Sales. Kindle Edition.

Session activities

You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Written by Lennon - McCartney
Recording

Going further

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