John Lennon's first non-Beatles single, the anthemic Give Peace A Chance, was released on this day in the United Kingdom.
July 1969
Recording, editing: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Phil McDonald Work continued on Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight during this 3-8.30pm session.
Recording: Her Majesty, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Phil McDonald Three new Abbey Road songs were recorded on this day, although two of those were taped as one.
Recording: You Never Give Me Your Money
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Phil McDonald The Beatles had enjoyed separate holidays during much of June 1969, meaning work temporarily ended on the Abbey Road album. It resumed on this day, however, with further overdubs onto You Never Give Me Your Money.
John Lennon crashes his car in Scotland
While holidaying in Scotland with Yoko Ono, her daughter Kyoko and his son Julian, John Lennon crashed his white British Leyland Austin Maxi car in Golspie in the Highlands.

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