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
Bass guitar on his Music Man Stingray bass can be heard on the intro and solo section of "Everybody Dance" and the foundation bass line of "". Popular music bands and rock groups use the bass guitar as a member of the rhythm section, which provides the chord sequence or "progression" and sets out the "beat" for the song. The rhythm section typically consists of a rhythm guitarist or electric keyboard player, or both, a bass guitarist and a drummer; larger groups may add additional guitarists, keyboardists, or percussionists. Bassists often play a bass line composed by an arranger, songwriter or composer