the Beatles in the recording studio (Oct. 4th 1968) martha my dear

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A "day in the life" of the Beatles in the recording studio. On this date (Oct. 4th 1968) the Beatles recorded Martha My Dear. These photos were taken at the session at Abbey Road and give us a little insight as to how they recorded Martha My Dear as well as who played on it. It was always thought that the only beatle that played on this song was Paul, but as you can see in the photos George harrison added guitar to this song as well. John and Ringo are absent though. Very educational for scholars ans students of music as well as students of Beatle music in particular. If you like this please subscribe so I can continue to make more videos. Thank you for watching.

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@MagicJacket 9 ай бұрын

A 26 year old man, self-taught on several instruments, wrote this. Astounding what The Beatles did at such young ages, in such a short period of time. Their greatness will never be matched. Ever.

@miodragdimic5813 7 ай бұрын

Definitely.

@820hurleyj 7 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. Just before the Beatles, you had the Beach Boys, then Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, etc. They were all great talents, but they were all typecast. They had their unique sound and people instantly knew who they were. Not so with the Beatles. From I Want to Hold Your Hand, to Help, to Eleanor Rigby, to Back in the USSR, to Helter Skelter. They reinvented themselves with each album. And none of their music was simple. It was a special time with special people from a very special generation. I am just glad to have grown up during it and to have witnessed it evolve.

@chrisowens9977 5 ай бұрын

Their music changed with the Rubber Soul album. Didn't care too much for early Beatles, except, Ask Me Why, If I fell, and This Boy, It Won't Be Long, And I Love Her, and Tell Me Why.

@moistmike4150 2 жыл бұрын

Love this song. Simple, yet complex and endlessly re-listenable. Macca was/is a genius.

@kmac4458 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@jansonrawlings8169 2 жыл бұрын

What exactly is simple about it

@johnwilliams1223 2 жыл бұрын

@@jansonrawlings8169 IKR? That piano riff seems like it would be pretty difficult especially for a novice.

@allenf.5907 Жыл бұрын

@@johnwilliams1223 The piano riff is cool and challenging. I don't think that he's ever played it live - wonder why?

@johnwilliams1223 Жыл бұрын

@@allenf.5907 The only time I saw him play it, was in the movie Get Back. Not the entire thing, but just noodling around. It sounded exactly like the recording, so I’m sure it was the same piano. Love that song!

@darylnoble5711 Жыл бұрын

It has such a warmth and sophistication with Paul’s excellent voice and brilliant instrumentation. It is melancholy and of course very nostalgic as well

@bobg6638 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs on the White Album

@leonardblush2557 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly my favorite Beatle song and Macca composition. Criminally underrated.

@mtntime1 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's underrated, really. The White Album is highly regarded, many people's favorite. It also has songs like Mother Nature's Son, so it's easy to lose sight of how great Martha is.

@RJLKMRD Жыл бұрын

Indeed, criminally underrated, always thought it as one of the many highlights on the White Album

@RJLKMRD Жыл бұрын

I think Macca's entire catalogue from 67 through 82 is criminally underrated, he didn't stop writing these great songs after the Beatles disbanded, just the production quality went down because he thought he wouldn't need George Martin after they disbanded and that Linda could serve in lieu of John vocally which was a mistake on Paul's part during those first several years where as she couldn't stay in tune..

@thesilvershining Жыл бұрын

“Martha My Dear” is honestly my favorite Beatles song. There is a video here on YT with two teenage boys playing a brilliant arrangement for guitar and banjo and the smiles on their faces were just so life-affirming. The endless power of Macca ♥️

@burdbath09 2 жыл бұрын

I always loved how bouncy and fun this song is. This is by far my favorite Beatles song of all time!

@allenf.5907 Жыл бұрын

It kicks off my favorite Beatle side - Side Two of the Beatles' White Album.

@klausboenigk7937 Жыл бұрын

One of Pauls best Songs..heard it.as a Teenager first.....i always liked the ragtime feeling and the Jazz chords like Abmaj9....this man is music ...thanks for all

@blindowlvideos5813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for enjoying my videos Klaus.

@johnwilliams1223 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredibly great song.

@thefool2007 2 жыл бұрын

This song is way top shelf. Amazing stuff.

@alan1james 2 жыл бұрын

What can one say about this... completely oniric, magic, master piece for ever... Thank you Paul, thank you Beatles, my dear...

@kitsnow5307 3 жыл бұрын

Martha is about his dog which is so sweet to hear.

@aaronstarr8179 2 жыл бұрын

He claims it’s about his “muse” which he also named his dog after. At least that’s what I read. I think its a little of both.

@jeffdawson2786 2 жыл бұрын

White Album will always be favorite. This song is a masterpiece of arrangement, and really points to the things Wings would do melodically in the years to come. Uplifting and joyful in Sir Paul’s inimitable way.

@rmleider 2 жыл бұрын

I always just loved Abbey Road and poo poo'd White Album in comparison but getting into this song now, Me and My Monkey, in addition to the hits..it truly is great..even if there are a couple songs I can't listen to (rare for me and the beatles).

@FRATZROCKET 2 жыл бұрын

The White Album is the greatest record ever recorded. Nuff said.

@tamsmith61 2 жыл бұрын

Just magic. Best with headphones on. ❤

@bjornlangoren3002 16 күн бұрын

One of my favorites. It's just a long bridge begging for a verse or refrain, then resolves to a refrain that just turns out to also be a bridge to the next bit, and by the time you think you are starting to figure it out, it ends. Sting said in an interview that music must have surprises to be worth listening to, and this one is surprises from beginning to end.

@treyrogers4188 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites from the White Album. It’s a simple, catchy little tune that always gets stuck in my head.

@axecalibore 9 ай бұрын

Same.

@strathman7501 9 күн бұрын

I don't agree that it's a simple little tune. The shapes and phrasings of the tune are really interesting and unexpected with syncopated rhythms and contrapuntal writing for piano. Musicologists have taken this apart. The opening bars are weird, with an extra beat changing the metre from 4/4 to 5/4 and the key moves from its apparent Eb major through F major finally to Bb mixolydian. It's a very clever piece.

@maccamundi 2 жыл бұрын

The man who wrote this song is a genious, incredible piano and melody.

@cleaver30wax58 7 ай бұрын

I used to sing this with my late brother while he played it on the piano. I just love this tune! The 70's were often fun. I'm 65 and can still hit those notes. "All we need is love"

@garychambers5850 2 жыл бұрын

Always loved this song. I was 13 years old when the album came out. I remember like it was yesterday, My older brother, stopped over with the "New" Beatles album, "The White Album".. I was like they say "On Cloud 9" and it was a double album!!!!! I just sat on my bed and listened to it from side one to side 4. I even sat through "Revolution #9. I thought it would get better as it went on. It didnt. Back then I had no idea about Multi-track recording. Years later they would say Only Paul's on that song, or only John. How can this be? But it was true, with Multi-Track recording, one man can be an entire band. I should know, I own a 16 track digital recorder and play, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals and whatever I want to add. I also learned that on "The White Album" Ringo quit for a spell! So, I later found out that Paul plays the drums on the two beginning tracks, " _Back in the U.S.S.R_ ." & " _Dear Prudence_ " And also plays all instruments on "Wild Honey Pie" I had no idea until I read this many years later..

@gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054 2 жыл бұрын

MAGIC IN MUSIC!! Genius !!!!

@sallykohorst8803 Ай бұрын

Great song and love that piano mainly. A love story between his dog and Paul.

@rickpeuser233 2 жыл бұрын

I adore this tune. So many memories.

@bezarker68 3 жыл бұрын

I was born 1 day before this song was made and I had never heard of it.

@elwin38 2 жыл бұрын

I was 4 mos old😁✌🏾

@waldemarpolewacz3772 Жыл бұрын

Miło wracać do korzeni, słuchało się......♥️

@antonioconstantinosilvafil1976 Жыл бұрын

Cópia da música inglês

@marcelochuk Жыл бұрын

one of my favorites beatles songs

@rinzouwilkerson7163 7 ай бұрын

As a dog lover/rescuer, Paul is now my co-favorite Beatle with John Lennon.

@FortYeah 7 күн бұрын

This has been many many times my favourite Beatles song.

@luismariaiporramoreno8263 Жыл бұрын

And he will be a genius for ever!

@angelasaldarriaga8036 Жыл бұрын

Martha was Paul's pet👏👏👏

@lookherenow 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@quentinhiller8831 3 жыл бұрын

Might sound strange, but I start crying as soon as I hear that piano at the beginning of the song. The reason is probably that this song always reminds me of the day back in the summer of 2017 when my dad walked into my room and told me my cat who lived with my mom had passed away. I had known her since I was born and so I can’t help but cry when I hear this. Sorry if I sound like I’m trying to get people to feel sorry for me.

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of Beatle songs remind me of things that have happened in my life too. Both sad and happy. It's amazing the power of music.

@quentinhiller8831 3 жыл бұрын

@@blindowlvideos5813 I have a ton of songs by all sorts of people that do that.

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

I do as well, this is not an exclusively "Beatle" thing. Music touches the heart.

@mariocisneros911 2 жыл бұрын

Think only of the strong connection you and he/she had , that is a gift . We have many pets but a few are stronger

@fthomas887 2 жыл бұрын

No... Not silly... I lost my sweet dog, Rocky, last year, and this song was so much appreciated. I STILL cry every time I hear it... The beauty and simplicity of this song is incredible... And the Beatles are amazing 😍... Best song writers ever!

@linstag2941 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome beautiful song .

@bretttownsend6495 2 жыл бұрын

Paul write like you did for the Beatles. Even though times have changed great simple songs never lose there appeal

@user-ne7ts3bd2f 2 жыл бұрын

Одна из самых прекрасных песен! В детстве подбирал её на ф-но!

@davidkieltyka9 2 жыл бұрын

This is just under 3 months before the start of the Get Back sessions. Shows how much time can pass in a short time. ☺️😮

@KitCotter 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite McCartney tunes... "Let It Be-atle"...

@antdefender3013 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best songs McCartney ever wrote, it's impeccably done, the B section anticipates Disco, the guy was a freaking genius and yeah he had something over Lennon, Lennon didn't know what to do with himself as his songwriting partner had transcended him

@skierpage Жыл бұрын

They're just different. Lennon had some great songs on Abbey Road. They feel like they were written for the group instead of McCartney and George Martin doing whatever they needed to make McCartney's songs great. Lennon's very best songs might be on Revolver. It's easy to forget all these superlative songs were written by Lennon-McCartney, a songwriting *duo*.

@howardjennings6232 11 ай бұрын

His very best were surely on Rubber Soul - Paul didn't "overtake" him until Revolver. @@skierpage

@jaymurray8252 3 ай бұрын

Crazy to think Paul is only is only 26 here and George 25 only babies..but my all time Beatles song.what an absolute genius at that age .. I've been singing in the cavern for 25 years and always wanted to do this

@basketburger 2 жыл бұрын

Great song

@pappyroxx1841 11 ай бұрын

We Boomers are so lucky to have had such a rich amount of music content at our listening pleasure all these years ago...one of my favorites! Was Paul secretly messaging Jane...ohhh🤫

@leeoser3806 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Thank you!

@blindowlvideos5813 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@peterstockner7913 9 ай бұрын

You cannot describe it, you just can hear and enjoy it!

@axecalibore 9 ай бұрын

The thing about this song is it's so Different. Hard to even describe it. I thought, "Well that isn't the kind of thing I'm used to hearing." I remember Novermber, I think that's when the white album came out.

@mariapalomamunozlendez6952 4 ай бұрын

Pure magic. Inmortales Beatles, Paul McCartney and Martha Good times

@Tunz909 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!

@blindowlvideos5813 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

@nikolaosantoniou6490 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Fantastic Song👌👌👌👌👌😊

@fiorellamonarty7249 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤

@CARLWISE2008 Жыл бұрын

LOVE PAUL HE"S FROM GOD OUR GIFT OF GOD !!

@martinone9 Жыл бұрын

I heard somewhere that although Paul had a dog named Martha the song is actually about Jane Asher who had recently left him.

@blindowlvideos5813 Жыл бұрын

It was not about Martha Paul's sheepdog that has been the rumor for years but untrue.

@JannikLindquist 6 ай бұрын

This is infinitely better than anything from Let it be or Abbey Road. In fact Paul, has never reached this level of quality again.

@presto709 3 ай бұрын

Have you listened to Band On The Run?

@wiltedjourneys 17 күн бұрын

I would tend to agree with you although I love wings and Ram

@storyvalues1945 9 ай бұрын

Musically brilliant.

@OliverTrueman 3 жыл бұрын

The song was recorded at Tridant Studios

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver, yes you are right. This was recorded at Trident. I said in the opening credits of the video it was Abbey Road. That is incorrect, thanks for the correction. At this time (while making the "White Album"), the Beatles were using more than one studio at the same time, especially as it started to get near the release date of the album in November. I appreciate any and all feedback as long as it is constructive and not just and attack on my videos. I try to be fair and honest on everything I post and would never intentionally post anything not as stated. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the video.

@jeanclaudejaffry94 2 жыл бұрын

Beatles = génies

@ruadeil_zabelin 2 жыл бұрын

ELO has always kinda been seen as the kind of band that the beatles would've become if they continued. This song could've easily been an ELO song also; the similarities are striking.

@larphillips 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff Lynne is a very open and enthusiastic Beatles fan. Many an author has pointed out that ELO clearly picked up where The Beatles left off and ran with it.

@RJLKMRD Жыл бұрын

You know you get that feeling that Jeff Lynne was more of a Paul guy than a John guy

@whiteduke75 Жыл бұрын

From 1:10 it reminds me of Mr. Blue Sky

@leapinglouie5908 Жыл бұрын

Lar Phillips, get it right, man! Electric Light Orchestra picked up where I Am the Walrus left off! Lol Jeff said so himself....

@garybruno4064 Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite Beatle song off the White album

@jan-nz6hi 4 ай бұрын

It's obviously not about his pet dog, it's about Jane Asher. The only reference to his dog is the name. That's it. Actually listen to the lyrics. Jane had recently left Paul when he wrote this song, and several of his friends commented on how badly the breakup affected him, that he was "heartbroken". Jane refused to take him back, and rightly so. "You and me, were meant to be for each other, silly girl..." "You have always been my inspiration, please... Be good to me..(...) Don't forget me..." Clearly about a woman who has left him, something that actually happened to Paul in real life at the time he wrote this song. It's so obvious who this is really about!

@YtblghaliyaKarse-mf8el 9 ай бұрын

I often sing this song to my dog, changing "Martha" for her name, "Popi". Anyone else does the same? 🐶😃

@grant3938 Жыл бұрын

Le white album est mon préféré et cette chanson est formidable avec ses accents jazzy et une rythmique rock.

@sallisboa4569 Жыл бұрын

I play this song and dedicate this Classic to Bon-Bon my Standard Poodle..🐩🙏

@randyklug615 2 жыл бұрын

THeeee White Album……Top of the rock pile👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@megaalvon3060 Жыл бұрын

And of course, he had to make a song for his dear dog Martha. Beatles, their evolution and Life. I am so grateful for music in our existence. Namaste everyone

@micaaaaaaaaaaa 6 ай бұрын

eu te amo MUITO martha my dear 💓

@josephnobile7451 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't no it was bout a dog of his however another short gem of fab4luv it!

@Jonnydog1 Жыл бұрын

The Beatles comprised three talents and one genius.

@michaelharrington75 Жыл бұрын

Lennon was a genius.

@thesoundofbailey 6 ай бұрын

Hello, this wasn't recorded at Abbey Road it was recorded at Trident Studios (so was Dear Prudence and Hey Jude) the photos are from Trident also. It was recorded on a Sound Techniques Console . Just correcting your info box

@susanaalbertolli8317 Жыл бұрын

LOVELY

@spitzerhall 2 жыл бұрын

Its the perfect titeltrack for a Movie! Wonder why that Happens until today??

@user-yu7mr5ik2y 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@jerrymilin1648 10 ай бұрын

The pictures confirmed that George played those nice guitar parts.

@user-vd5id9kd9u 10 ай бұрын

Nada que no hallamos escuchado!

@olivier5866 2 жыл бұрын

👍👌🙏

@hedgefundshyster..3241 2 жыл бұрын

Elo nicked this for Mr blue sky .

@CreachterZ Жыл бұрын

Oh, my Martha. sob

@sebastiandenhoff1616 3 жыл бұрын

Ringo wasn't absent. He played drums on the song. Check the details on the Book of the Deluxe Edition of the White Album!

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe just absent when these photos were taken. I have no photos of Ringo or John for this session. Most think that it was just Paul, but we can see george playing guitar in the photos.

@sebastiandenhoff1616 3 жыл бұрын

@@blindowlvideos5813 Plus Ringo's drums were recorded on the same track as George's guitar at the same time!

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he is in a booth off camera in the photos, or to the side??? Can't see him in the photos. Thanks for the info.

@sebastiandenhoff1616 3 жыл бұрын

Another hint: 3 glasses of water on the top of the piano!

@blindowlvideos5813 3 жыл бұрын

You have a good eye Sebastian...haa

@roisinc8299 3 жыл бұрын

Surely there’s not many 17 year olds that know this song😜

@cryingJokester 3 жыл бұрын

Turning 16 in a month 😉 this has been one of my favorite Beatles songs for at least 5 years

@ringohendrix9659 2 жыл бұрын

Am 21, was recently 17 and even by then I knew every song they ever did including solo work

@mysensitiveass6435 2 жыл бұрын

im 14 😀

@lancelot771 2 жыл бұрын

16 now 🤟

@alaskawright224 2 жыл бұрын

im 17. Its hard to find beatle fans my age :[

@dizzypilots2639 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, Dowlding's book says Lennon is on bass and Ringo is on drums. His book also says the song is about Paul's dog, contradicting "Recording Sessions" that says it's not. Ah, all those Beatle stories. Unless you were there...'nuf said.

@philipthornton4245 2 жыл бұрын

The only soppy McCartney song that I love

@SeboDigital Жыл бұрын

It´s only Paul playing all instruments, except orchestra.

@jardbinkley3144 10 ай бұрын

Ringo is believed to have played drums on this track. Only John was absent.

@Pilcha. Жыл бұрын

This should be Paul McCartney in the recording studio because he recorded everything.

@obamacare4246 Жыл бұрын

ringo was also there i believe

@carolynswan8328 6 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️👐🌈

@kjh789az 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! So unexpected to learn that Ringo and John were not involved. Is this version a re-mix? Left channel brass and bass sound more dominant than versions I have. Who played the classic but simple drum line?

@phild707 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the piano was played by George Martin? - seems a bit technically difficult given Paul's musical background. 3 years earlier George Martin wrote & played piano solo for John's 'In My Life'. In any case, it is a beautiful composition!

@nicolasrestovic8008 2 жыл бұрын

Was Paul

@phild707 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasrestovic8008 Yeah, dead right! I have since found this little piece that proves it.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9Bmga54xLG7cZ8.html What a talented man Paul is!

@blindowlvideos5813 2 жыл бұрын

It was Paul, Nicolas is correct. Also for the record, it was NOT about Paul's sheepdog "Martha", as it has been told many times. The inspiration ends with the name "Martha".

@skierpage Жыл бұрын

@@blindowlvideos5813 Of course it's about his dog. "Hold your hand out, you silly girl" is dog owner talk, getting the stuff to "shake hands". There are always other inspirations and ideas in his head, but the song is more about Paul's dog than anything else.