Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On Takes 1-33 + Pre Take and More'

(Wednesday, September 30, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Hold On” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.

Video: 'John Lennon - "Hold On" Early Take'

Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On [anthology - long version]'

Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On [take 24]'

Video: 'John Lennon - "Hold On" Take 31'

Even though the introduction was not completely captured by the tape operator, take 32 was deemed the master. Lennon then overdubbed a simple harmony vocal.

Video: 'Hold On (Remastered 2010)'