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The Beatles Bass Part Credited to Paul (But George Said He Played It)

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Who played bass on “Old Brown Shoe”? The current official credit names Paul McCartney, but George Harrison later said that he played it himself. The surviving recording information has never completely silenced the disagreement—although there is no question that George created the distinctive descending line.

Sources:

2023 mix credits:
https://music.apple.com/at/song/1713156663

George Harrison’s 1987 Creem interview:
https://www.creem.com/archive/article/1987/12/01/fabi-gear-the-george-harrison-interview

George Harrison’s original solo demo:
https://www.georgeharrison.com/happy-birthday-george-50-years-ago-today/

Recording and credit overview:
https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/song/old-brown-shoe/

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