Glass Onion like I Am The Walrus was written by John to intentionally mess with listeners who read too much into their songs. It has references to previous Beatle songs like Fixing A Hole, I Am The Walrus, Strawberry Fields, Lady Madonna, and The Fool on the Hill.

The song's backing track was recorded on September 11th, 1968 with Chris Thomas stepping in as producer as George Marin was on holiday. 34 takes were recorded with John on his Gibson J-160E, George possibly on his Sonic Blue Fender Stratocaster, Paul on his Fender Jazz Bass, and Ringo on his new 1968 Ludwig Hollywood drum set combined with his 1964 Ludwig Classic Black Oyster. Take 33 was decided to be the best take. Further overdubs took play on the 12th and 13th with new vocal, snare, cymbal, tambourine, and piano overdubs. Along with instruments referencing songs such as a Mellotron for Strawberry Fields or recorders for Fool on the Hill. At this time the song ended with tape loops which can be heard on take 33 released on Anthology [ Ссылка ]. After returning from his vacation in October George Martin unimpressed with elements, such as the tape loops and Mellotron, he recorded a new string part on October 10th, 1968.

These isolations were made using both available 5.1 mixes, the original stereo mix, and Take 33. The electric guitar part was stitched together using the best isolation from all four sources. The drums were also mixed in a slightly wider stereo image.

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Drums (0:00)
Overdubbed Snare/Cymbals/Tambourine (1:48)
Bass (3:37)
Vocals (5:26)
Electric Guitar (7:13)
Acoustic Guitar (9:01)
Piano (10:50)
Recorder (11:44)
Strings (11:56)
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John Lennon - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1964 Gibson J-160E)
Paul McCartney - Bass (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), Piano (Hamburg Steinway Baby Grand), Recorder
George Harrison - Lead Guitar (1961 Sonic Blue Fender Stratocaster, painted psychedelic)
Ringo Starr - Drums (1964 Ludwig Super Classic Black Oyster Pearl, 1968 Ludwig Hollwood Maple), tambourine
Henry Datyner - Violin
Eric Bowie - Violin
Norman Lederman - Violin
Ronald Thomas - Violin
Eldon Fox - Cello
Reginald Kilbey - Cello
John Underwood - Viola
Keith Cummings - Viola
Chris Thomas - Recorder
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