Video: 'Early 1970'

(Saturday, October 3, 1970, 3:00 p.m.-midnight BST) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr recorded “Early 1970,” tentatively titled “When I Come To Town (4 Knights In Moscow),” today at EMI Studio 3 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison on guitar, for the B-side to his next hit single “It Don’t Come Easy,” released Apr. 9, 1971.

The track was inspired by the break-up of the Beatles and documents Starr’s relationship with his former bandmates, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Harrison.

Starr also recorded “Happy Birthday, John,” a greeting for Lennon’s 30th birthday on Oct. 9, 1970, during this session.

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At some point this month, Starr also completed “It Don’t Come Easy” (note: an early version of the recording featured a guide lead vocal by fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison, who co-wrote and produced the track).

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Video: 'It Don't Come Easy'