The beginning of the closing sequence in Abbey Road’s long medley, Golden Slumbers was recorded as one with Carry That Weight and based on a poem written nearly 400 years previously.

Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 2, 3, 30, 31 July; 15 August 1969
Producer: George Martin
Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald

Released: 26 September 1969 (UK), 1 October 1969 (US)

Paul McCartney: vocals, piano
George Harrison: bass
Ringo Starr: drums
Unknown: 12 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, double bass, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, trombone, bass trombone

Available on:
Abbey Road