The 1969 demo was released on the Beatles' Anthology 3 compilation in 1996. The group formally recorded "Old Brown Shoe" in April, during the early sessions for Abbey Road. Harrison subsequently taped a solo demo of the song, along with two other compositions that the band had overlooked: " Something" and " All Things Must Pass". The Beatles rehearsed the song during the sessions for their Let It Be album in January 1969. The lyrics to "Old Brown Shoe" address the concept of duality while its rhythm is partly in the ska style. Although "Old Brown Shoe" remains a relatively obscure song in the band's catalogue, several music critics view it as one of Harrison's best compositions from the Beatles era and especially admire his guitar solo on the track. The song was subsequently included on the band's compilation albums Hey Jude, 1967–1970 and Past Masters, Volume Two. Written by George Harrison, the group's lead guitarist, it was released on a non-album single in May 1969, as the B-side to " The Ballad of John and Yoko". " Old Brown Shoe" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. " The Ballad of John and Yoko" / " Old Brown Shoe"
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