Notes

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1. Lady Madonna (Lennon/McCartney)

Monitor Mix
3 Feb 1968
Abbreviated monitor mix recording probably made to be used as a reference for later sessions

2. Across The Universe (Lennon/McCartney)

Take 7
Acetate Mix
4 Feb 1968
SS.PM2.13.07

3. Step Inside Love (Lennon/McCartney)

Demo
Feb 1968

4. Act Naturally (Russell/Morrison)

TV
Cilla
1 Oct 1970
TV701001.01
Cilla Black had always been a favorite of The Beatles and Brian Epstein. Her first record was the Lennon/McCartney tune "Love Of The Loved". "Step Inside Love" was written by Paul as the theme song for Cilla's TV series. Ringo appeared on her first show where he was in a comedy scetch with Cilla and sang "Act Naturally".

5. The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (Lennon/McCartney)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion.

6. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Harrison)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion.

7. Rocky Raccoon (Lennon/McCartney)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion. And while "Not Guilty" was rehearsed, it did not appear on the album.

8. Not Guilty (Harrison)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion. And while "Not Guilty" was rehearsed, it did not appear on the album.

9. Yer Blues (Lennon/McCartney)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion.

10. Revolution (Lennon/McCartney)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion.

11. Cry Baby Cry (Lennon/McCartney)

Esher Demo
May 1968
Before going into the studio to record the new songs for the "White Album", The Beatles spent several days in May rehearsing at George Harrison's Esher mansion.

12. Julia (Lennon/McCartney)

Demo
May 1968
"Julia" is one of John's loveliest and most touching love songs. This is an early demo of the song.

13. The Maharishi Song (Lennon/McCartney)

Home Recording
1968
John could also be quite cutting if the mood fit him as is apparent on "The Maharishi Song". Not really a song, but an off-the-cuff narrative of this eye opening experience with the Yogi in India.

14. Blackbird (Lennon/McCartney)
Take 32
RM6
11 Jun 1968
"Blackbird" is an alternate mono mix without any bird sound effects.

15. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey (Lennon/McCartney)

Alternate Mix
27 Jun 1968
an unreleased alternate take featuring different guitar and vocals

16. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Lennon/McCartney)

Take 23
RM21
15 Jul 1968
An unreleased mix and was part of the tape Ringo gave to Peter Sellers.

17. Don't Pass Me By (Starkey)

Take 7 With Edit Piece 4
RM Unknown
12 Jul 1968
This alternate mix of "Dont Pass Me By" was also on the Peter Sellers Tape. And for these sound bites Ringo raided the EMI tape vaults to add some "personality" to his musical present for his friend and "Candy" co-star.

18. Sexy Sadie (Lennon/McCartney)
Monitor Mix
Jul 1968
A unique glimpse into the recording session for "Sexy Sadie". Pay close attention to Paul and John's conversaion concerning the recording.

19. Dear Prudence (Lennon/McCartney)
Alternate Take
28 Aug 1968
This is an unreleased alternate take of one of Lennon's greatest songs; This version could easily have been chosen for the "White Album". John dedicated the song to Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, who studied meditation in India with The Beatles.

20. Revolution (Lennon/McCartney)
TV
David Frost Show
4 Sep 1968
Promotional films were shot for "Revolution" and "Hey Jude". These filmed performances contained new vocals recorded over previously recorded backing tracks. This version of "Revolution" is one of the best rock performances ever put on film.

21. Helter Skelter (Lennon/McCartney)
Regular
RM1 Take 21
9 Sep 1968
SS.WHI.23.21.RM1
Found on the mono White Album LP and released in 1980 on the US Rarities LP.

Whoever said Paul McCartney was soft just needs to give this song a listen. While this mono mix has appeared on "Rarities", it appears here for the first time on compact disc. It differs from the stereo version in that the vocals are more pronounced, there is laughter at the beginning and "beeping" sounds throughout, the drumming at the end is different, and there is no fade out and in when in the song ends, and therefore Ringo's "I got blisters on me fingers!" cannot be heard.

22. I'm So Tired (Lennon/McCartney)
Remix
8 Oct 1968
"I'm So Tired" is basically a solo recording completed by Lennon on the evening before his 28th birthday. George and Ringo were not present for these sessions and Paul's contributions were negligible.

23. The Beatles 1968 Christmas Record (Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Starkey)
Nov 1968
This fan club record was pieced together from various recordings made individually by Paul, George, Ringo, and John. The most memorable bit is the guest appearance of Tiny Tim who sings (in his own unique style) "Nowhere Man". Charming.