Can You Take Me Back?

"Can You Take Me Back?" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles. It was a hidden, unlisted track from their eponymous double album recorded by Paul McCartney, during a 16 September 1968 session for "I Will". The track is take 19 of the song, and is placed between "Cry Baby Cry" and "Revolution 9".

It was listed as ‘Jam – Unidentified’ on the tape box. The recording featured just three of The Beatles – Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. During the session they played several additional songs, including ‘Step Inside Love’, ‘Los Paranoias’, ‘Blue Moon’, and ‘The Way You Look Tonight’. The full version was released on the White Album’s 50th Anniversary Release, listed as ‘Can You Take Me Back? (Take 1)’, although no further takes are known to exist.

Personnel

 * Paul McCartney - lead vocals, acoustic guitar (1967 Martin D-28)
 * John Lennon - percussion, maracas, vocals (on Take 1)
 * Ringo Starr - bongos, cymbals