On 1 May 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono completed the final mixing session for John And Yoko at EMI Studios, Abbey Road. The piece formed the entirety of side one of their experimental album Wedding Album.

The session took place in the control room of Studio Three and was overseen by balance engineer Jeff Jarratt.

Mixing session

This third and final mixing session ran from 7:00pm to 10:45pm, during which the definitive version of John And Yoko was created.

Earlier mixes had been completed on 22 April 1969, immediately following the recording session, and again on 26 April. However, further refinement was required before a final master was approved.

Recording background

The original recording took place on 22 April 1969, capturing an intimate and conceptual piece centred around the couple’s relationship and artistic collaboration.

On 27 April, the track’s distinctive heartbeat effects were re-recorded, replacing earlier versions and contributing to the final sonic texture used in this completed mix.

Production context

John And Yoko exemplifies Lennon and Ono’s avant-garde approach during this period, blending performance art concepts with recorded sound.

The iterative mixing process reflects their attention to detail, even within a deliberately minimal and conceptual framework.

Location

Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios (Abbey Road), London, England

FAQ

When was John And Yoko recorded?

It was recorded on 22 April 1969.

What was completed on 1 May 1969?

The final mix of the track was created during this session.

What is notable about the track?

It features heartbeat effects and forms the entire first side of Wedding Album.

Who engineered the session?

Jeff Jarratt oversaw the final mixing session.