
The Beatles also recorded the rhythm track for Harrison’s ‘If I Needed Someone’ during the same session. That evening they added a number of overdubs Lennon and McCartney both shared lead vocals, and Lennon played the climactic guitar solo. On the afternoon of 16 October 1965 the band spent some hours rehearsing the backing rhythm track, recording three takes, only the final one of which was complete. ‘Day Tripper’ was recorded in three takes during the sessions for Rubber Soul. It was the fourth song performed at their final concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, on 29 August 1966. ‘Day Tripper’ was a part of The Beatles’ live repertoire from 1965 until they gave up touring.

Paul McCartney Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
