Recorded in 1969

Commonwealth

Written by Lennon - McCartney • Unreleased Improvisation

Last updated on March 7, 2025

Timeline This song was recorded in 1969

Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1969, when Paul McCartney was 27 years old)

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 6
Jan 09, 1969

Other improvisations recorded during the "Get Back" sessions

“Commonwealth” is an improvisation credited to Lennon-McCartney, recorded on January 9, 1969, during the “Get Back” sessions. The song was inspired by the political tensions in the UK at the time, particularly the controversial stance of Enoch Powell, a Conservative MP known for his anti-immigration views, and the contrasting leadership of Edward Heath, who would later become Prime Minister.

From Peter Jackson’s film “The Beatles: Get Back“, 2021

Bootlegs

A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 9th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
3:37 • Rehearsal • Jan.09 - D3-35 - Commonwealth 9.89
Session Recording: Jan 09, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK

Improvisations played during the "Get Back" sessions

"Commonwealth" was an improvisation recorded during The Beatles' "Get Back" sessions in January 1969. Here is a list of improvisations recorded by Paul McCartney, either alone or with other Beatles, during these sessions:

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