5 Facts About the Only Beatles Song With All Four Playing at Once
- “The End” from the 1969 album Abbey Road is the only Beatles song where all four members play simultaneously.
- Paul plays bass, John plays rhythm guitar, George plays lead guitar, and Ringo plays drums on the track.
- Despite being a four-piece band, the Beatles rarely all played at the same time in the studio.
- Often one member would sit out a recording session or part, making full-band takes uncommon.
- The song also features a rare drum solo from Ringo, one of only two in the Beatles’ catalog.