PLAYLIST NOV.18TH 2012 HR I The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun – LOVE/ Abbey Road (Harrison) Lead vocal: George The Beatles - Within You Without You - LOVE/Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Harrison) Lead vocal: George The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows - LOVE/Revolver (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - LOVE/Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John 1.43 REAK The Beatles - I’ve Just Seen A Face - Help! (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written by Paul at the Asher family home on Wimpole Street. Paul had the tune prior to coming up with the lyrics and originally named the song “Auntie Gin’s Theme” because his aunt liked it. George Martin’s instrumental “Help!” album includes an orchestrated version of “I’ve Just Seen A Face” using the title “Auntie Gin’s Theme.” Recorded in six takes at the same June 14, 1965 McCartney-dominated session that produced “Yesterday” and “I’m Down.” One of only five Beatles songs Paul chose to perform live on his Wings Over America tour in 1976. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP The Beatles - The Fool On The Hill - Magical Mystery Tour (EP) (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Sitting alone at the piano, Paul McCartney recorded a mono two-track demo of “The Fool On the Hill” on September 6, 1967. A more proper recording would take place September 25. On the 25th three takes of the basic rhythm track were recorded, including harmonicas played by John and George. Paul first brought the song to John’s attention in mid-March while the two were working on the lyrics for “With A Little Help From My Friends.” John said to write down the lyrics so he wouldn’t forget them. In the “Magical Mystery Tour” film you can see Paul (by himself) standing atop a hill near Nice, France, during sunrise. The scene also includes ad-libs of Paul spinning, running and dancing, and close-ups of Paul’s moving eyes. It was an interesting trip for Paul as he forgot his wallet, passport and his money! They also didn’t have the correct camera lenses. It ended up costing over 4,000 pounds to film the scene. Paul’s September 6 live piano/vocal solo demo can be found on the “Anthology 2” album. On U.S. album: Magical Mystery Tour - Capitol LP Paul & Linda McCartney – Smile Away – Ram ‘71 1.03 REAK The Beatles - Twist And Shout – Please Please Me (Medley-Russell) Lead vocal: John The last song recorded during the marathon session on February 11, 1963. Two takes were completed before Lennon’s voice gave out. The released version is the first take. Originally recorded by The Isley Brothers in May 1962, The Beatles performed it regularly in their live act between 1962 and 1965. Its inclusion in the 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” sent the song up the Billboard singles chart 22 years after its initial U.S. release. On U.S. albums: Introducing… The Beatles - Vee-Jay LP The Early Beatles - Capitol LP Apple Jam - You Know What To Do – Off The Beatle Track The Beatles - I’ll Get You - Single (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John and Paul Written and recorded with the title “Get You in the End,” and originally slated to be the a-side of the next Beatles single until John and Paul came up with “She Loves You” just five days before the recording date for their next single sides. The song was written start to finish in two to three hours by John and Paul in John’s bedroom at his Aunt Mimi’s Menlove Avenue house in June 1963. Recorded in an evening session on July 1, 1963, the same day as “She Loves You,” and issued as the b-side of the million-selling “She Loves You” single on August 23, 1963. “I’ll Get You,” as the title was shortened to, remains one of Paul McCartney’s favorite Beatles songs. On U.S. album: The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP UK: Non-album single (B-side) On UK album: Rarities -- Parlophone LP (1979) The Beatles - I’ll Cry Instead - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John A country-influenced Lennon-McCartney rocker recorded on June 1, 1964. John Lennon says that he wrote it for “A Hard Day’s Night,” but the film’s director, Richard Lester, didn’t like it and replaced it at the last minute with “Can’t Buy Me Love.” The decision to cut “I’ll Cry Instead” from the film was so last minute that the American soundtrack LP, which had been rush-released by United Artists Records, included “I’ll Cry Instead” in its song line-up. Released as a single in the U.S. on July 20, 1964. On U.S. album: A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP Something New - Capitol LP The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand - A Collection Of Beatles Oldies (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John with Paul The Beatles’ fifth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was the Beatles’ first single issued by Capitol Records. It is the song that launched Beatlemania in the United States. It was written equally by John and Paul in the basement music room in Richard and Margaret Asher’s house at 57 Wimpole Street in the west end of London in September 1963. Paul had been dating the couple’s daughter, actress Jane Asher, and was spending a lot of time at the Asher home whenever he was in London. Paul would eventually accept an invitation to move in, taking up residence in their attic. Recorded in 17 takes on October 17, 1963. The song is the first Beatles song recorded on a four-track tape recorder, proof that the Beatles had become a high priority for EMI and Parlophone. Prior to this, the Beatles’ music had been recorded on a two-track recorder. The Beatles - What You’re Doing - Beatles For Sale (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Recorded in seven takes on October 26, 1964. The most problematic song in the sessions for ”Beatles For Sale.” The Beatles tried different arrangements over three days and finally hit upon one they liked on the last day of recording for the album. Written primarily by Paul between August 31 and September 1, 1964 in Atlantic City during days off on the Beatles’ North American Tour. Paul provides the double-tracked lead vocal. On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP The Beatles - The Night Before - Help! (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Recorded in two takes on February 17, 1965. Paul double-tracked his vocal and overdubbed a lead guitar solo, which is heard at the very end and during the instrumental break. Lennon: “George and Paul are playing the same break exactly, both playing but in different octaves.” John Lennon plays the Hammond organ. On U.S. album: Help! - Capitol LP 2.43 REAK The Beatles – Free As A Bird – Anthology I John piano demo recorded New York circa 1977. Paul, George and Ringo took enhanced the song starting on February 11th 1994 to the end of the month. These sessions take place at Paul's Mill studios in Sussex Paul McCartney – The World Tonight – Flaming Pie ‘97 Written on acoustic guitar during a vacation to the US in August 1995, the original title was “I Saw You Sitting,” or “Centre of a Circle.” This was also produced by Jeff Lynne, who shared instruments with Paul. The Beatles – Real Love – Anthology 4 in a row with some Jeff Lynne involvement…. 0.43 REAK HR II The Beatles - I’ll Be Back - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded in 16 takes on June 1, 1964. “I'll Be Back” was written mostly by John Lennon, and was a reworking of the chords to Del Shannon's 1961 hit “Runaway.” Beatles fans in America would have to wait five months to hear this exquisite Beatles song, one of Lennon finest compositions, because Capitol Records held it off their “Something New” album and released it on “Beatles ‘65” in December 1964. On U.S. album: Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP The Beatles - Things We Said Today - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written in May 1964 on board a yacht called Happy Days during Paul McCartney's holiday in the Virgin Islands with his girlfriend Jane Asher, plus Ringo Starr and his future wife Maureen. Recorded in three takes on June 2, 1964. In his 1980 interview with Playboy magazine John Lennon remembered this being one of Paul’s better songs. McCartney double tracked his vocals. John Lennon's piano part was meant to be omitted from the final mix, but lack of separation between instruments meant that its sound leaked into other microphones during recording. As a result it can be heard on the released version. The b-side of the UK “A Hard Day’s Night” single. On U.S. album: Something New - Capitol LP The Beatles - You Won’t See Me - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written entirely by Paul. Recorded in two takes on November 11, 1965, at the final recording session for the “Rubber Soul” album. The song is notable for Paul’s melodic bass line, something new to rock and roll. Paul: “It was very Motown-flavored. It's got a James Jamerson feel. He was the Motown bass player, he was fabulous, the guy who did all those great melodic bass lines.