Come Together


 * See also: Come Together (album)

Come Together is the opening track on "Abbey Road", written primarily by John Lennon, but credited to Lennon-McCartney.

Lennon wrote the song after being inspired by LSD guru Timothy Leary to write a song for his campaign against future US president Ronald Reagan to become the Governor of California, but the plans were shattered after Leary was imprisoned for drug possession.

"Come Together" was released as a double A-side with George Harrison's Something.

LOVE version
The song was included in LOVE, mashed-up with Dear Prudence (as an instrumental fade in at the end) and Cry Baby Cry (as a transition).

Covers
This song has been covered multiple times, the most recognizable being Michael Jackson's, from the HIStory album in 1995.

Aerosmith also covered the song for the movie and on the soundtrack to the film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1978.

Credits

 * John Lennon - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, (1965 Epiphone 230TD Casino), Electric Piano (1965 Fender Rhodes), Handclaps
 * Paul McCartney - Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar (1964 Rickenbacker 4001S)
 * George Harrison - Rhythm and Lead Guitars (1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard " Lucy ")
 * Ringo Starr - Drums and Maracas

Come Together