19 and 24 July 1968. Abbey Road Studio. White Album Sessions 1968.

Although it was originally titled Maharishi, it was never recorded as that. However, during the first session for Sexy Sadie, on 19 July 1968, Lennon demonstrated to McCartney how it was originally conceived:
"You little twat
Who the fuck do you think you are?
Who the fuck do you think you are?
Oh, you cunt"

The Beatles spent much of the session jamming and rehearsing Sexy Sadie, but eventually taped 21 takes of the song. According to Lewisohn, these varied between 5'36" and 8'00". Take 6 from this day – featuring just vocals, electric guitar, drums and organ – was released on 1996's Anthology 3. Slower than the final version, the distinctive piano part is absent, as is the extended winding finale. The group began a remake on 24 July, recording 23 takes. None of these were used, however, and on 13 August they began a third attempt. They recorded eight takes, numbered 100-107, the last of which was the basis for future overdubs. Sexy Sadie was completed on 21 August. Lennon recorded another lead vocal, and organ, bass, tambourine and two sets of backing vocals were added.

Track-Listing:
01. Sexy Saide (Take Unknown / Chat) [00:00]
02. Fuck A Duckie (Jam Rehearsal) [00:15]
03. Sexy Sadie (Take Unknown) [00:57]
04. Brian Epstein's Blues (Jam Rehearsal) [01:57]
05. Sexy Sadie (Take Unknown) [04:16]
06. Sexy Sadie (Take 28) [08:02]

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