Who wrote the lyrics for I'm Only Sleeping and when were they drafted?
John Lennon wrote the first draft of lyrics for I'm Only Sleeping on the back of a letter in 1966. He described himself as physically lazy during this period.
Questions about I'm Only Sleeping
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did recording sessions for I'm Only Sleeping begin at EMI Studios?
Recording began at EMI Studios on the 27th of April 1966 with eleven takes of the rhythm track. Take 11 was chosen as the master two days later.
How many times was George Harrison recorded playing reversed guitar parts for I'm Only Sleeping?
George Harrison perfected the reversed guitar part during a five-hour late-night recording session with producer George Martin. This marked the first time such a technique was used on a pop recording.
On what date did Capitol Records release I'm Only Sleeping on the US album Yesterday and Today?
The song first appeared on the US album Yesterday and Today on the 20th of June 1966. It reached the UK album Revolver on the 5th of August 1966 as the third track.
Which music video won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for I'm Only Sleeping?
An official music video directed by Em Cooper was released to YouTube on the 1st of November 2022. It won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024.