The very last thing The Beatles did together in terms of a formal recording session for a new song credited to the band was the completion of the track "I Me Mine" on January 3, 1970.
This session marked a poignant end to their illustrious recording career as a group, even though not all four members were present.
The Final Recording Session
The song "I Me Mine" by George Harrison was originally featured in the Let It Be film, where George can be seen demo-ing the new song to Ringo Starr. For the final Let It Be album, a finished recording was needed.
On January 3, 1970, three members of The Beatles – George Harrison (on guitar and lead vocal), Paul McCartney (contributing bass, organ, and harmony vocal), and Ringo Starr (on drums) – gathered at EMI Studios (later Abbey Road Studios) to work on the track. John Lennon was not present for this session, having privately informed the group of his departure several months earlier in September 1969.
Despite Lennon's absence, this session is officially recognized as the final time members of The Beatles recorded together as a unit for a new Beatles song.
Key Details of "I Me Mine" Recording
Here's a breakdown of the key elements surrounding this historic recording:
- Song Title: I Me Mine
- Date of Final Session: January 3, 1970
- Members Present:
- George Harrison (Guitar, Lead Vocal)
- Paul McCartney (Bass, Organ, Harmony Vocal)
- Ringo Starr (Drums)
- Album: Let It Be
- Significance: Officially recognized as the very last recording session involving members of The Beatles for a new Beatles track.
| Song | Date of Final Recording Session | Members Present | Album | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Me Mine | January 3, 1970 | Harrison, McCartney, Starr | Let It Be | The very last Beatles recording session |
While Abbey Road (released September 1969) was the last album they recorded as a complete quartet and is often considered their true swan song, the recording of "I Me Mine" for the Let It Be album (released May 1970) represents the final moment the band, as an entity, contributed new material to their discography.
