Carry That Weight

Lennon/McCartney

Lyrics:
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time

I never give you my pillow
I only send you my invitation
And in the middle of the celebrations, I break down

Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
Boy, you're gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time

Availability:
Abbey Road

Lead Singer: Paul

Recording: 7/2/69, 7/3/69, 7/4/69, 7/30/69, 7/31/69, 8/15/69
Mixing: 7/3/69, 7/30/69, 8/18/69, 8/19/69
Length: 1:36
Take: 17

What Goes On? Anomalies

0:24-0:33
Drop outs in orchestra section. Sounds like a worn tape * NEW * Also suggested as bad mic leads/jacks, but the sound flutters in a manner consistent with edge damage to the tape, or crinkling.

1:01
One high note on piano clipped (suggested that an elbow was the culprit!)

1:18
It sounds like half the voices are singing "Paul, you're gonna ..."

Notes:

This was Paul's reflection of life as a Beatle in their twilight days. It speaks to the subjects of money, business problems, and the burdens that superstar status brings with it. Paul said that the conflicts at this time over money and their business arrangements, during their break-up, were the darkest of his life, at that time.