This picture was taken in Cannes in the south of France in 1971, where John and Yoko Ono's short films Apothesis and Fly were exhibited at the town’s film festival in May of that year. 'Come Together' was one of the final tracks that the Beatles ever made together, being recorded in late July 1969 (John announced he was leaving the group on 20 September).

The song was originally intended to be used as a campaign song for LSD guru Timothy Leary, who had taken part in the recording of 'Give Peace A Chance' and been impressed by Lennon. Leary was planning to run for the governorship of California against ex-actor (and President-to-be) Ronald Reagan, but his campaign floundered somewhat after he was busted on a possession rap, so Lennon reworked the tune and it was included on the 'Abbey Road' album.