Baby You're a Rich Man

"Baby You're a Rich Man" is a song by The Beatles, credited Lennon/McCartney. It was recorded on 11 May 1967 at Olympic Sound Studios. This was the first song the Beatles recorded and mixed completely outside Abbey Road Studios. The song was recorded during sessions for the Magical Mystery Tour EP, but was intended for the Yellow Submarine soundtrack. That plan changed when it was used as the B-side to the 'All You Need Is Love' single.

The unusual oboe-like sound was created with a clavoline.

Credits

 * John Lennon - double-tracked vocal, clavoline, piano
 * Paul McCartney - harmony vocal, piano, bass
 * George Harrison - harmony vocal, guitar, handclaps
 * Ringo Starr - drums, tambourine, maracas, handclaps
 * Eddie Kramer - vibraphone
 * George Martin - producer
 * Keith Grant - engineer

Note: Mick Jagger was present during the recording session, and his name appears on a session tape box, possibly indicating that Jagger sang backing vocals on the song.