[1][2] Lennon recorded the original version of "Move Over Ms. L" that he intended to release on July 15, 1974, using the musicians that performed on Walls and Bridges.

[4] Beatle historian Bruce Spizer describes the backing music as being similar to that on Larry Williams' "Bony Moronie", which Lennon included on Rock 'n' Roll.

[5] Instrumentation includes Lennon and Jesse Ed Davis on electric guitar, Eddie Mottau on acoustic guitar, Ken Ascher on piano, Klaus Voormann on bass, Arthur Jenkins on percussion, Jim Keltner on drums and various horn instruments.

[6] An alternative version of the song was released on John Lennon Anthology, which excludes the horns and overdubs, and with slightly different lyrics.

[3] Urish and Bielen describe this version as "looser" than the original, but state that Lennon's exuberance remains intact.

[6][5] Beatle biographer John Blaney speculates that Lennon may have sent Moon a rough mix of his version of the track, rather than a mere demo.