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Tempo 118 Song Summary “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Written by: George Harrison Song Written: February thru September. 1968 Song Recorded: September 5 and 6, 1968 First US Release Date: November 25, 1968 First US Album Release: Apple #SWBO-101 “The Beatles” US Single Release: Capital Cema #S7-18892 Highest Chart Position: n/a British Album Release: Apple #PCS 7067-7068 “The Beatles” Length: 4:46 (stereo) 4:49 (mono) Key: A minor Producer: The Beatles (no producer present for the recording of the released version of the song) Engineers: Ken Scott, John Smith Instrumentation (most likely): George Harrison - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1968 Gibson J-200), Organ (Hammond RT-3) Paul McCartney - Piano (Hamburg Steinway Baby Grand), Bass (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), Lead Guitar? (1964 Fender Esquire?), harmony vocals John Lennon - Rhythm Guitar (1965 Epiphone ES-230TD Casino) Ringo Starr - Drums (1964 Ludwig Super Classic Black Oyster Pearl), tambourine Eric Clapton - Lead Guitar (1957 Gibson Les Paul)