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When did the Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record their 1968 album?
The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London in late May 1968. Recording sessions continued until mid-October of that year.
Where did the band write most songs for The Beatles album before returning to England?
Most songs were written during a Transcendental Meditation course with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India. This retreat took place between February and April 1968.
Why did John Lennon leave Rishikesh before the end of the meditation course?
John Lennon left Rishikesh because he felt personally betrayed after hearing rumours that the Maharishi had behaved inappropriately towards women who accompanied the group. McCartney and Harrison later discovered these accusations to be untrue.
How many new songs did the group collectively write while staying in Rishikesh?
Collectively, the group wrote around 40 new songs in Rishikesh. Twenty-six of these tracks were recorded in rough form at Kinfauns, George Harrison's home in Esher, in May 1968.
Which member of the band quit temporarily during the recording sessions due to tension?
Ringo Starr left the band for two weeks in August following arguments over creative differences and studio tensions. He was also the first member to depart from the Rishikesh retreat less than two weeks into the stay.