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Released in 1969

Octopus's Garden

Written by Ringo Starr

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:49 • Outtake • Take 2 Stereo

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    0:50 • Outtake • Unknown Takes Stereo Mono

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:47 • Outtake • Take 32 Mono

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:51 • Outtake • Take 10 Vocal Only Mono

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:50 • Outtake • Take 10 Stereo

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:52 • Outtake • Rockband Mix Stereo

  • Abbey Road Sessions

    Bootleg • Released in 2006

    2:50 • Outtake • Solo Vocal Mix.

  • Anthology 3

    Official album • Released in 1996

    2:49 • OuttakeB • Stereo • Takes 2 and 8. In August 1968, two months after recording his first solo song composition Don't Pass Me By, Ringo took a break from the White Album sessions and, while on holiday, was inspired to begin writing a second number, Octopus's Garden. The piece developed over the next few months and, in April 1969, the Beatles recorded the basic track for Abbey Road. Knowing that he would re-record his vocal as an overdub, Ringo sang a guide while playing the drums, with Paul contributing bass and John and George guitars. The master, Take 32, was brimful of added sound effects and backing vocals, but this Anthology selection is Take 2, concluding with a humorously ironic statement from the end of Take 8.

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Lead vocals John Lennon : Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 26, 1969Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

  • Anthology 3 (2016 remaster)

    Official album • Released in 2016

    2:49 • OuttakeB2016 • Stereo • Takes 2 and 8. In August 1968, two months after recording his first solo song composition Don't Pass Me By, Ringo took a break from the White Album sessions and, while on holiday, was inspired to begin writing a second number, Octopus's Garden. The piece developed over the next few months and, in April 1969, the Beatles recorded the basic track for Abbey Road. Knowing that he would re-record his vocal as an overdub, Ringo sang a guide while playing the drums, with Paul contributing bass and John and George guitars. The master, Take 32, was brimful of added sound effects and backing vocals, but this Anthology selection is Take 2, concluding with a humorously ironic statement from the end of Take 8.

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums, Lead vocals John Lennon : Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Electric guitar Jeff Jarratt : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 26, 1969Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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  • The Beatles Anthology Collection (2025)

    Official album • Released in 2025

    2:49 • OuttakeB • Stereo • Takes 2 and 8. In August 1968, two months after recording his first solo song composition Don't Pass Me By, Ringo took a break from the White Album sessions and, while on holiday, was inspired to begin writing a second number, Octopus's Garden. The piece developed over the next few months and, in April 1969, the Beatles recorded the basic track for Abbey Road. Knowing that he would re-record his vocal as an overdub, Ringo sang a guide while playing the drums, with Paul contributing bass and John and George guitars. The master, Take 32, was brimful of added sound effects and backing vocals, but this Anthology selection is Take 2, concluding with a humorously ironic statement from the end of Take 8.

    Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Handclaps, Lead vocal, Tambourine George Harrison : Guitar George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Phil McDonald : Recording engineer

    SessionRecording : Apr 26, 1969Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road

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  • Yellow Submarine Sessions

    Bootleg

    0:20 • Outtake • RS From Take 9 Stereo

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