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117 — Yellow Submarine

We may all live in a Yellow Submarine, but who are we? Really? It’s a legitimate question. The answer could tell us more about where this song was heading before the endearing but somewhat Goon Show-type production took hold.

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Recording Notes

Yellow Submarine was recorded in June 1966. It was one-half a double A-side single. Eleanor Rigby made up the other half of this double A release. This was the first time that The Beatles had ever released as a single, songs that were destined to be featured in an upcoming album.

Featured Players

• Paul McCartney: bass/ chorus/ voices
• John Lennon: rhythm guitar/ chorus/ voices/ vocals/ bubble effects
• George Harrison: lead guitar/ chorus/ submarine effects
• Ringo Starr: drums/ lead vocal
• George Martin, Mal Evans, Neil Aspinall, and many others: chorus

Links and Things

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