The Word - Lennon/McCartney

The original recording by The Beatles:

McCartney vocal, bass, piano; Lennon vocal, rhythm guitar; Harrison vocal; lead guitars; Starr drums, maracas; George Martin harmonium

The recording by Peter Devilee:

Peter lead & backing vocals, electric guitars, bass, piano, organ; Ron Wildschut drums, maracas;

Recorded: 10th November, 1965, Abbey Road 2.
Producer: George Martin. Engineer: Norman Smith.
UK release: 3rd December 1965 (LP: Rubber Soul);
US release: 6th December 1965 (LP: Rubber Soul)

More on this song:

Recorded: 23 sessions, Aug 2007 - Jan 2008, Homestudio 1. Remake (vocals, bass, guitars, drums): June 2020 - November 2020
Producer: Peter Devilee. Engineer: Peter Devilee.
NL Release first version: January 23rd, 2008; remake: November 15th, 2020

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