A late-night session on 25 April 1969 saw a rough mono mix of ‘Two Of Us’ prepared at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, as work continued on material for the Let It Be project.

The session took place in Room 4 and lasted approximately one hour, with engineer Peter Mew handling the mix. Unlike final production mixes, this version was created purely for reference purposes.

The primary objective was to produce an acetate disc that Paul McCartney could pass on to the American trio Mortimer. McCartney had taken an interest in the group and intended to produce their recording of the song for Apple.

In May 1969, he followed through on this plan, overseeing Mortimer’s version of ‘Two Of Us’. However, despite the effort, the recording was never officially released.

This session highlights the broader creative ecosystem surrounding Apple in 1969, where The Beatles’ own recordings frequently intersected with external projects and artist development initiatives.

FAQs

What was done during this session?

A rough mono mix of ‘Two Of Us’ was created.

Why was the mix made?

So an acetate could be produced for Paul McCartney to share with the band Mortimer.

Who engineered the session?

Peter Mew handled the mixing duties.

Was this mix used on the album?

No — it was a reference mix, not intended for release.

What happened to Mortimer’s version?

Although produced by McCartney, it was never officially released.