Mortimer, a harmony-heavy trio from New York consisting of , Tony Van Benschoten , and Guy Masson , formed in the mid-1960s. After some success as "The Teddy Boys," they moved to London in 1968. Their luck changed when they were heard by George Harrison , who was so impressed by their acoustic sound and vocal blend that he personally championed their signing to the Beatles' Apple Records . The Lost Album (1969)
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 Mortimer - On Our Way Home (1969; 2017) [Z3K]
Rare photography by Peter Asher and extensive liner notes documenting the band's brief but historic association with Apple Records. Mortimer: On Our Way Home - Album Review - Louder Than War Mortimer, a harmony-heavy trio from New York consisting
The original 1969 tracklist, featuring the title track "On Our Way Home". The Lost Album (1969) The album's highlight was
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.