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Rain

(Lennon/McCartney)

Song background
Written by John as he was becoming more in tune with his role as a social leader, as is evidenced by the lines 'I can show you' and 'Can you hear me'.

Recording dates

• April 14, 1966 (8 takes, instrumental track)
• April 16, 1966 (vocals)

Release dates

• June 10, 1966 (UK) ("Paperback Writer/Rain" single)
• May 30, 1966 (US) ("Paperback Writer/Rain" single)
• February 23, 1970 (US) (on Hey Jude)
• March 8, 1988 (UK & US) (on Past Masters Vol. 2)

Recording notes

• The instrumental track was recorded fast and slowed down for the final master mix. The master came from take seven (of eight takes)

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Other notes

• The first Beatles single to feature a backward tracked vocal (the final verse, which is the first verse backward)

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