Revolution

"Revolution" is a song by The Beatles, credited Lennon/McCartney. Recorded on July 12, 1968, it was released on August 26 1968, on the B-side to Hey Jude.

Other Versions
Several other versions of Revolution were also recorded.

Revolution 1
"Revolution 1" was the original version of Revolution; Lennon had intended it to be a single, however, the other band members thought it too slow. For more information about Revolution 1, please see this page.

Revolution 9
Revolution 9 is a sound collage that appeared on The White Album. For more information on Revolution 9, please see this page.

Revolution 1 (Take 20)
Revolution 1 (Take 20) is a bootlegged copy that circulates the internet. It's an extended version of Revolution 1, featuring a longer coda.

YouTube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDDfW2pMhk&NR=1

Revolution 9 Alternate Mix
Revolution 9 Alternate Mix is a bootlegged copy of Revolution 9. Unlike the original Rev. 9, Revolution 9 Alternate Mix, is shorter and is 8:03 long. This is because the end football chants and Yoko saying "If you become naked" is replaced by an echoey "Take this brother, may it serve you well". In this song, you can hear about halfway through, Paul saying "Revolution take 20" which is from the beginning of "Revolution 1 (Take 20).

YouTube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDRdMSTAnAg

Credits
The credits varied among the different versions of the song.

Revolution
John Lennon: double-tracked lead vocals; lead and rhythm guitars, handclaps.

Paul McCartney: bass and handclaps.

George Harrison: lead and rhythm guitar and handclaps.

Ringo Starr: drums.

Nicky Hopkins: electric piano.

Revolution 1
John Lennon: double-tracked lead vocals and backing vocals; lead and acoustic guitars.

Paul McCartney: bass, piano and backing vocals.

George Harrison: acoustic and rhythm guitars and backing vocals.

Ringo Starr: drums and tambourine.

Brass section: arranged and conducted by George Martin (with John Lennon).

Revolution 9
John Lennon: vocals; piano, mellotron; electronic and home-made sound effects, tapes and tape loops.

George Harrison: vocals, tapes and tape loops.

Ringo Starr: vocals.

Yoko Ono: vocals.