Who wrote Two of Us by the Beatles?
Paul McCartney wrote "Two of Us" and it is credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership. McCartney originally wrote the song about his travel adventures with Linda Eastman, whom he married in March 1969.
Questions about Two of Us (Beatles song)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Two of Us by the Beatles recorded?
The Beatles recorded the final version of "Two of Us" on the 31st of January 1969 at Apple Studios. An earlier outtake was recorded on the 24th of January 1969 and later released on Anthology 3 in 1996.
What album is Two of Us by the Beatles on?
"Two of Us" was originally released as the opening track on Let It Be in 1970. A remix of the recording was later included on Let It Be... Naked in 2003.
What is the spoken introduction at the start of Two of Us on Let It Be?
On the Let It Be album, producer Phil Spector added a spoken introduction by John Lennon, who says: "'I Dig A Pygmy' by Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf-Aids! Phase one, in which Doris gets her oats!" This introduction was removed on Let It Be... Naked but remains in the Get Back documentary.
What instruments did the Beatles play on Two of Us?
Paul McCartney played lead vocal and acoustic guitar, John Lennon played co-lead vocal and acoustic guitar, George Harrison played lead guitar using a six-string Fender Telecaster for the bass part, and Ringo Starr played drums. The lineup is documented by Ian MacDonald.
What is the 2000 TV movie Two of Us about?
Two of Us is a 2000 VH1 television drama offering a fictionalized account of the 24th of April 1976, the day Lorne Michaels of Saturday Night Live offered the Beatles $3,000 to appear on the program. By coincidence, McCartney was visiting Lennon at his New York apartment that evening and the two were watching the broadcast together.