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Questions about I Want You (She's So Heavy)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the song I Want You She's So Heavy?

John Lennon wrote the song about his love for Yoko Ono. The lyrics include the phrase I want you I want you so bad during the verses.

When was the basic track of I Want You She's So Heavy recorded?

The basic track and Lennon's guide vocal were recorded at Trident Studios on the 22nd of February 1969. This session happened shortly after shooting for the Let It Be film ended.

What date marked the final time all four Beatles worked together in a studio?

The band gathered to mix the song on the 20th of August 1969. This date remains the last occasion when John, Paul, George, and Ringo worked in a studio together.

How long did the original master version of I Want You She's So Heavy run before edits?

The final master lasted 8:04 before any edits were applied. The abrupt cut occurred at the 7:44 mark during the final edit process.

Which synthesizer did John Lennon use to generate white noise in I Want You She's So Heavy?

White noise was generated by a Moog synthesizer played by Lennon. Arpeggios are double-tracked and intensify with this sound throughout the coda.