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Written by: Lennon-McCartney Recorded: 19, 24 July; 13, 21 August 1968 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott Released: 22 November 1968 (UK), 25 November 1968 (US) Available on: The Beatles (White Album) Anthology 3 Personnel John Lennon: vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, Hammond organ Paul McCartney: backing vocals, bass, piano George Harrison: backing...

Steve Jobs was a huge fan of the Beatles and would no doubt have been pleased by the news that his company finally now owns the Granny Smith logo of the band’s holding company, Apple Corps.

Apple’s long running battle with the Beatles’ estate has seen a new front open as the computer firm seeks to acquire the firm's logo - after securing the rights to the band's tracks.

Forty years ago Wednesday, The Beatles launched Apple Records. The label's trademark green Apple logo appeared on albums by The Beatles and other artists the band helped discover. It didn't take The Beatles long to show they were better at making music than running a business.

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