and five other songs on Abbey Road. Scottish band White Trash recorded "Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight" which was released as a single on Apple Records a week prior to the Abbey Road release. Personnel According to Ian MacDonald: The Beatles Paul McCartney – lead vocals, piano George Harrison – 6-string bass guitar Ringo Starr – drums, timpani Additional musicians Unnamed session musicians – twelve violins, four violas, four cellos, double bass, four horns, three trumpets, trombone, bass trombone George Martin – orchestral arrangement Cover versions American guitarist George Benson covered the song in a medley with "You Never Give Me Your Money" on his 1970 album The Other Side of Abbey Road. In 2001, Ben Folds covered the song for the soundtrack of the film I Am Sam. This version was also used to accompany the second trailer for Steven Spielberg's 2022 semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. In 2006, Nia Vardalos, better known for comedy acting and as a playwright/screenwriter than for singing, covered "Golden Slumbers" as one of the participants in Unexpected Dreams - Songs from the Stars, a compilation album released that year. American singer Judy Collins covered the song on her 2007 album Judy Collins Sings Lennon and McCartney. The song is featured twice in the 2016 animated film Sing, sung by Jennifer Hudson. The song also appears on the film's soundtrack with "Carry That Weight" as a medley. Elbow recorded a cover of the song for the 2017 John Lewis Christmas TV advert. The single reached No. 29 in the UK, and appears on the Elbow compilation album The Best Of. Dua Lipa covered the song as a part of her Live Acoustic EP in 2017. Notes References External links 1969 songs 1969 singles The Beatles songs Song recordings produced by George Martin Songs written by Lennon–McCartney Songs published by Northern Songs Songs based on poems Rock ballads 1960s ballads Songs about sleep 1600s poems