Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In early 1967, inspired by a Kellogg’s TV jingle that was constantly playing in the background, John, frustrated by suburban routine, something already present even at this early stage of his life, composed this song with the help of his new Mellotron in his home studio.
A few days later, on 8 February 1967 during the first sessions for ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, The Beatles, working from John’s somewhat rough idea, shaped what we now call ‘Good Morning, Good Morning’. Eight takes were enough to complete the song.
One of the most distinctive elements is the drum sound: the toms were reportedly muffled using a cloth or a sack over the tom to create a dry, ‘muffled’ hit that stands out in the mix with unusual force, giving the track the feel of a double kick drum (far too contemporary if you ask me).
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
Personnel:
John Lennon - 1965 Epiphone Casino
Paul McCartney - Ludwig Tom
George Harrison - Tambourine
Ringo Starr - 1964 Ludwig Super Classic Drums
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In early 1967, inspired by a Kellogg’s TV jingle that was constantly playing in the background, John, frustrated by suburban routine, something already present even at this early stage of his life, composed this song with the help of his new Mellotron in his home studio.
A few days later, on 8 February 1967 during the first sessions for ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, The Beatles, working from John’s somewhat rough idea, shaped what we now call ‘Good Morning, Good Morning’. Eight takes were enough to complete the song.
One of the most distinctive elements is the drum sound: the toms were reportedly muffled using a cloth or a sack over the tom to create a dry, ‘muffled’ hit that stands out in the mix with unusual force, giving the track the feel of a double kick drum (far too contemporary if you ask me).
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
Personnel:
John Lennon - 1965 Epiphone Casino
Paul McCartney - Ludwig Tom
George Harrison - Tambourine
Ringo Starr - 1964 Ludwig Super Classic Drums
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Get exclusive multitracks! join me on Patreon: patreon.com/c/dld2music
Thanks to my current Patreons: Jacob Thomas, Eli Rosen, Ilan, Sylvain Paquette, One_After_909, jack sadlier, Frontpenny, John P San Juan, Ferris, hcw3, Mark Dibner.
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#thebeatlesvideo #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #TheBeatles
