The original 1969 tracklist, featuring the title track "On Our Way Home".
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. The original 1969 tracklist, featuring the title track
Previously unreleased bonus tracks and outtakes such as "Christine Tildsley". By May 1969, Mortimer’s album was mastered and
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 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: