Because (Beatles song)

"Because"
Sheet music cover
Song by the Beatles
from the album Abbey Road
Released26 September 1969 (1969-09-26)
Recorded1–5 August 1969
StudioEMI, London
GenrePsychedelia[1]
Length2:45
LabelApple
Songwriter(s)Lennon–McCartney
Producer(s)George Martin
Audio sample

"Because" is a song written by John Lennon[2] (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and recorded by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on their 1969 album Abbey Road, immediately preceding the extended medley on side two of the record. It features a prominent three-part vocal harmony by Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, recorded three times to make nine voices in all.

  1. ^ "'Abbey Road' turns 50: All the album's songs, ranked". USA Today.
  2. ^ Sheff 2000, p. 191.