Saturday, November 6, 1965
Recording “I’m Looking Through You“
For The Beatles
Last updated on December 3, 2025
Saturday, November 6, 1965
For The Beatles
Last updated on December 3, 2025
Oct 12 - Nov 30, 1965 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Rubber Soul (UK Mono)
Recording studio: EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Session Nov 03, 1965 • Recording "Michelle"
Session Nov 04, 1965 • Recording "What Goes On", "12-Bar Original"
Session Nov 06, 1965 • Recording “I’m Looking Through You“
Session Nov 08, 1965 • Recording "Think For Yourself", "The Beatles Third Christmas Record"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Rubber Soul (UK Mono)" LP
This was the fourteenth day of work on The Beatles’ new album “Rubber Soul.”
On October 24, The Beatles had worked on Paul McCartney’s “I’m Looking Through You“, completing a version with all necessary overdubs. However, on this day, during a session from 7 pm to 1 am, they decided to remake the track.
They recorded two takes, labelled Takes 2 and 3, of a new backing track, with Paul on bass, George Harrison on acoustic guitar, John Lennon on tambourine, and Ringo Starr on drums.
Take 3 was judged the best, and overdubs were added. Ringo contributed organ and matchbox percussion, George added electric guitar, and Paul recorded his double-tracked lead vocals. Although the track was completed, The Beatles would abandon this version as well and undertake a second remake on November 10.
Recording • Take 2
Recording • Take 3
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