Video: 'The Beatles She's A Woman (Take 1)'

(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles returned to London’s EMI Studios today to work on what would become the B-side of their forthcoming Christmas single.

The iconic British band spent the afternoon in Studio Two recording early takes of “She’s A Woman,” which would accompany the much-anticipated “I Feel Fine.”

Video: 'The Beatles - She's A Woman (Alternate Version)' (take 7)

Under the guidance of producer George Martin and engineer Norman Smith, the band ran through six takes of “She’s A Woman,” with the final released version being take six.

The initial session saw The Beatles utilizing just two of the four available tracks. The first track captured rhythm guitar, bass, and drums, while Paul McCartney’s lead vocals were recorded on the second track.

The band would reconvene from 7 to 10 p.m. for a second session, during which they would add overdubs to complete take six.