Released in 1995

Free as a Bird

Written by Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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Anthology 1
Official album • Released in 1995
4:25 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Anthology 1 (2016 remaster)
Official album (streaming) • Released in 2016
4:25 • Studio version • A2016
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Anthology 4
Official album • Released in 2025
Studio version • 2025 mix
Anthology Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
3:29 • Alternate take • Free As A Bird (John's Demo Ver. 1)
Anthology Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
2:42 • Alternate take • Free As A Bird (John's Demo Ver. 2)
Anthology Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
4:04 • Alternate take • Free As A Bird (Acoustic Mix)
Anthology Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
4:23 • Alternate take • Free As A Bird (Enhanced Mix)
Anthology Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
4:37 • Alternate take • Free As A Bird (Video Mix)
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Free As A Bird
EP • Released in 1995
4:26 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Free As A Bird / Real Love (2025 Mixes)
7" Single • Released in 2025
Studio version
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Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
3:29 • Demo • Free As A Bird - John's demo
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:06 • Demo • Free As A Bird - acoustic mix
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:34 • Demo • Free As A Bird - 5.1 center channel
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:34 • Demo • Free As A Bird - 5.1 front stereo
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:34 • Demo • Free As A Bird - 5.1 surround
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:25 • Demo • Free As A Bird - enhanced mix
Meet The Threetles
Bootleg
4:39 • Demo • Free As A Bird - video mix
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The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)
Official album • Released in 2025
4:25 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)
Official album • Released in 2025
Studio version • 2025 mix
The Singles Collection
Official album • Released in 2019
4:25 • Studio version • A2019 • 2019 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Producer, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums, Producer, Vocals John Lennon : Piano, Producer, Vocals Jeff Lynne : Guitar, Harmony vocals, Producer George Harrison : Acoustic guitar, Electric slide guitar, Producer, Ukulele, Vocals Sean Magee : Remastering
Recording : Circa 1977 • Studio : New York
SessionRecording : February / March 1994 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK

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