Who wrote the Beatles song Two of Us and when was it written?
Paul McCartney wrote the song during a 1968 trip to Scotland with his then-girlfriend Linda Eastman. The melody emerged while they walked through the hills near the village of Glencoe.
Questions about Two of Us (Beatles song)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did The Beatles record Two of Us at Apple Studios in London?
The band recorded the track on the 31st of January 1969 at Apple Studios in London. An early version from the 24th of January 1969 featured a guitar-driven rock style that McCartney found too chunky.
What changes did Phil Spector make to Two of Us for the 1970 Let It Be album?
Phil Spector added a spoken introduction featuring John Lennon when he produced the final mix for the 1970 Let It Be album. This addition sparked controversy among fans and critics who felt it disrupted the song's emotional core.
Where can listeners find the original intro to Two of Us today?
The original intro remains accessible within the Get Back documentary series. In 2003, the remix titled Let It Be... Naked removed Spector's spoken segment entirely.
Which artists covered Two of Us after its release by The Beatles?
R. Dean Taylor covered the song from his debut studio album I Think Therefore I Am released in 1970. Boney M. included their version on Oceans of Fantasy in 1979 and Slovenian martial industrial group Laibach recorded a cover for their 1988 album Let It Be.