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, released on his 1976 album ''

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''. As a single release in the United Kingdom, in May 1977, it was issued in a generic sleeve. The lyrics in the song are in reference to Harrison paying drummer

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with a Mercedes 450 SL, in lieu of financial payment, for playing on his 1974 Dark Horse Tour.

Personnel

– vocals, electric guitar,

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, tambourine, backing vocals * Tom Scott – saxophones *

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– pianos *

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– bass *

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– drums *

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References

George Harrison songs Songs written by George Harrison Song recordings produced by George Harrison 1976 songs Music published by Oops Publishing and Ganga Publishing, B.V. Dark Horse Records singles 1977 singles {{beatles-song-stub