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Questions about Baby, You're a Rich Man

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the verses of Baby You're a Rich Man and when did he write them?

John Lennon wrote the verses after attending an all-night festival at London's Alexandra Palace on the 29th of April 1967. Paul McCartney later added a chorus to this unfinished piece in July 1967.

When was Baby You're a Rich Man recorded and where did the session take place?

The Beatles recorded the track during a six-hour session starting at 9 pm on the 11th of May at Olympic Sound Studios in Barnes south-west London. This marked the first Beatles EMI recording created entirely outside EMI Studios according to author Mark Lewisohn.

What date was Baby You're a Rich Man released as a single in the United Kingdom and the United States?

Baby You're a Rich Man appeared as the B-side of their All You Need Is Love single released on the 7th of July in the United Kingdom and the 17th of July in the United States.

How many takes did The Beatles require before achieving a satisfactory rhythm track for Baby You're a Rich Man?

The group required twelve takes before achieving a satisfactory rhythm track due to various disruptions during the session. Engineers Keith Grant and Eddie Kramer assisted producer George Martin during the process.

Which film used parts of Baby You're a Rich Man towards its end and when was that film released?

Parts of the song were used in their 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine appearing towards end when Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released from paralysis initiated by Blue Meanies hatred of music. The Beatles recording also played at end of 2010 film The Social Network about rise of Facebook and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.