An extended session at Abbey Road's Studio Two on 26 April 1969 covered two projects simultaneously, running from 4:30pm to 4:15am the following morning.

Paul McCartney erased the Hammond organ part and overdubbed a lead vocal on Oh! Darling in falsetto style, along with harmony vocal takes.

Ringo Starr's Octopus's Garden had 32 takes of the basic rhythm track recorded, with McCartney on bass, Starr on drums, John Lennon on rhythm guitar, and George Harrison on lead guitar with a Leslie speaker effect. Take 2 was later selected for release on Anthology 3.

Location

EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios), St John's Wood, London, England

FAQs

When did this session take place?

26 April 1969, from 4:30pm to 4:15am at Abbey Road's Studio Two.

What was recorded for Oh! Darling?

Paul McCartney overdubbed a falsetto lead vocal and harmony takes.

How many takes of Octopus's Garden were recorded?

32 rhythm takes, with take 2 later selected for Anthology 3.

Who played on Octopus's Garden?

McCartney on bass, Starr on drums, Lennon on rhythm guitar, and Harrison on lead guitar with a Leslie speaker effect.

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