In the ensuing chaos, Mortimer’s project was abruptly shelved. The single was never pressed, and the master tapes were locked in the Apple vaults, where they remained for nearly 50 years. The 2017 Resurgence
The band began recording their second album at London's between February and April 1969. Peter Asher , Apple’s A&R chief and producer for James Taylor, was assigned to produce the project. Mortimer - On Our Way Home (1969; 2017) [Z3K]
By May 1969, Mortimer’s album was mastered and ready for release, scheduled to follow The Iveys (who later became Badfinger). However, everything changed when was appointed as the Beatles' business manager. Klein’s arrival led to a massive shake-up; he ousted Apple President Ron Kass and Peter Asher resigned shortly after. In the ensuing chaos, Mortimer’s project was abruptly
The album's highlight was an unexpected gift: gave the band a new, unreleased song titled " On Our Way Home ". Mortimer recorded it in late April 1969, intending for it to be their debut Apple single. The Beatles themselves would later record the same song for the Let It Be album, retitling it " Two of Us ". Corporate Turmoil and the Vault Peter Asher , Apple’s A&R chief and producer
The story of Mortimer's album, On Our Way Home , is a "lost classic" tale of near-miss stardom, a Paul McCartney gift, and the corporate upheaval of the late 1960s. A Chance Meeting and a Beatle's Blessing
The recordings finally saw the light of day in March 2017. Released by (a subsidiary of Cherry Red), the album On Our Way Home was digitally remastered from the original tapes. The release included: