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The actual recording of Here Comes the Sun began on July 7, 1969, just a week into the Abbey Road sessions. With Ringo Starr on drums, Paul McCartney adding a melodic bass line, and Harrison providing the primary acoustic guitar, the Beatles laid down 13 takes of the rhythm track. Notably absent was John Lennon, who was recuperating from a car accident in Scotland. After recording the basics, George revisited the track the following day to establish his lead vocals, which he'd enhance with harmonies from McCartney.