Because (Beatles song) Because (Beatles song) "Because" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and recorded by the Beatles in 1969. It features a prominent three-part vocal harmony by Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, recorded three times to make nine voices in all. It first appeared on "Abbey Road" (1969), immediately preceding the extended medley on side two of the record. The song begins with a distinctive electric harpsichord intro played by producer George Martin. The harpsichord is joined by Lennon's guitar (mimicking the harpsichord line) played through a Leslie speaker. Then vocals and bass guitar enter. "Because" was
Guitar, Drums 'n' Bass was also released by Koch Records. According to Simon Reynolds, the appearance of the album in 1996 was during a period when many disparate artists experimented with jungle and drum and bass, citing Bailey's experiments as one example of an non-jungle artist "dabbling with sped-up breakbeats" in this era, alongside jazz-pop duo Everything but the Girl and techno producers Aphex Twin and Underworld. Comedian and writer Stewart Lee's introduction to Bailey was through listening to "Guitar, Drums 'n' Bass" in 1996. The album was re-released as a digital download on 8 July 2015. "Guitar, Drums 'n' Bass" received much acclaim.