The Beatles - Complete Hey Bulldog Recording / Filming Sessions (February 11, 1968)

This is my reconstruction of all the filmed footage of the Beatles' recording session at Studio 3 at Abbey Road for Hey Bulldog. I have taken the raw footage from an HMC disc, and added HD footage from the original Lady Madonna promo as well as Hey Bulldog. I have also appropriately synced each clip where they are recording for the song (so certain scenes sadly cannot have any audio attached). Enjoy!
Contents:
1. Break for Lunch 0:00
2. Recording Instrumental Backing Track 3:45
3. Recording Guitar Solos 9:45
4. Jamming with Paul on Drums 11:33
5. Recording Bass, Guitar, and Drum overdubs 13:20
6. Recording Vocals 14:10

[Ayden_B]

If any other band had released this song, it’d be their defining song, biggest hit. For the Beatles, it was just a song they made for a movie. What a great band

[fredgien]

Hey bulldog is one of my favorite songs! Am i the only one??

[vicdevaldorf]

Somehow this song escaped my attention during the last fifty years. Imagine discovering a "new" Beatles song after all that time.

[gdholmfirth]

Imagine a group so good, this was not even a single. Sounds as fresh and as good as it did in 1968. Amazing, isn't it?

[_cincatt]

One of Lennon's best vocals. The energy in his voice!

[wddlaw]

Harrison's guitar work is amazing as usual

[davidwilcox]

McCartney recording one of his best bass parts ever!

[patm]

Ringo lays down a deep groove. The Beatles will not be topped. Human chemistry at its best, seriously!

[monsieurcommissaire]

The bass part in this is beyond epic. When I was learning bass, I spent hours figuring it out. There are still a couple places where I just sit there in mute wonder... Like, wait- what the hell was THAT?
Infinite love to John, Paul, George, Ringo: The Beatles!

[squadrongoodwin]

Anyone who still questions why they stopped touring to spend more time in the studio, just show them this to appreciate the wonderful creative geniuses at work, we are truly blessed to have had these four guys.

[petertamburello]

Never are and always will be ....the greatest group of all BEATLES....

[keithferris]

Any scrap of film of The Beatles actually at work is priceless and so valuable for generations to come. People will always be looking for the 'magic ingredient' and asking 'How did they do it?'. Very real; very 'organic'; no digitally created sounds. Drummers, for instance, will be taking note of all those tea-towels lagging Ringo's drums. The Beatles.

[PlanetoftheDeaf]

Leaving aside the musical brilliance of the recording, it's so heart warming to see John and Paul singing together like that, and enjoying themselves so much.

[KittyKittyBoomBoom]

Every time I watch the old creation process of the Beatles, I can't help but realize I am also watching the creation of the music industry as we know it.

[jaelge]

One of the most concise yet expressive guitar solos in history. It still gives me chills.

[jasonm]

Lennon’s writing style is so distinct. He poses a Statement or a question followed by an explanation or clarification. He did that in a number of songs.

[classygary]

Nothing and I mean nothing is more satisfying than the craft of writing arraigning and recording and hearing the fully achieved results . Nothing .

[jean-marieboucherit]

Mythical friendship. The interaction between these four people is a joy to watch, a lesson to learn.

[jimringomartin]

It is so great to see John and Paul working so close together, just having fun. They truly loved each other like brothers, maybe fought like brothers, but the chemistry is undeniable. Thanks for sharing.

[garyhillman]

51 years on and that song sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Masterpiece simple as !