Fixing a Hole

McCartney was criticized for making explicit references to heroin. In fact, Paul wrote the song in appreciation of marijuana, but that seemed a thin distinction for the network censors. He later said, "[I]t explored the joys of allowing one's mind to wander, and the freedom from being told what to do." Fixing a Hole was recorded on February 9 & 21, 1967 in the Regent Sound Studio, as Abbey Road as unavailable. This was the Beatles' first EMI recording ever made outside the Abbey Road home (except for some takes made in Paris early on). Paul later recalled that he brought someone to the studio for the recording who had appeared at his door and identified himself as Jesus Christ. The man sat in the studio during the session and then left, not to be seen again.

In Fixing a Hole, the musicians perform their usual roles with the vocals and instruments. Take two from the February 9 session was considered the best base track, and it included rhythm and lead vocals. George Martin's harpsichord can also be heard, and Ringo adds a maracas track to the drums.