Timeline This song was recorded in 1969
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 6
Jan 09, 1969
“Get Off” is an improvisation by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, recorded on January 9, 1969, during the “Get Back” sessions. Like the improvisation “Commonwealth” and the song “Get Back,” it 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 Drugs, Divorce and a Slipping Image – The Complete, Unauthorized Story of The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Sessions by Doug Sulpy:
Paul starts things off by singing about “white power,” and calls out the names of some prominent blacks, but soon he and John start to call out any name that comes into their heads, offering a fascinating stream-of-consciousness glimpse into their collective memories (the ‘calling out names for audience approval’ thing, by the way, might very well be inspired by The Bonzo Dog Band’s song “The Intro And The Outro”). Obviously, John and Paul are doing this simply to amuse one another, though the blues rocker underneath isn’t too shabby either. […]
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 9th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Bootleg • Released in 2004
5:58 • Rehearsal • Jan.09 - D3-37 - Get Off 9.91
Performed by : Paul McCartney • John Lennon
Session Recording: Jan 09, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 9th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Bootleg • Released in 2004
0:10 • Rehearsal • Jan.09 - D3-39 - Get Off 9.93
Performed by : Paul McCartney • John Lennon
Session Recording: Jan 09, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 9th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Bootleg • Released in 2004
0:53 • Rehearsal • Jan.09 - D4-02 - Get Off 9.94b
Performed by : Paul McCartney • John Lennon
Session Recording: Jan 09, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
"Get Off" 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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