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Blackbird

(Lennon/McCartney)

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Recording dates

• June 11, 1968 (32 takes; complete track, mixing)
• October 13, 1968 (stereo mixing)

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Recording notes

• The tapping song heard throughout the song is Paul tapping his foot on the floor.

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Notable covers

• Crosby, Stills, & Nash (from Allies)
• Mickey Dolenz (from Puts You To Sleep)
• Billy Preston (from Music is my Life)