1 Playlist June 26th 2016 9AM BREX - it The Beatles - Hello Goodbye - Non-LP track (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul The Beatles’ sixteenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. 2 Originally titled “Hello Hello,” Paul’s “Hello, Goodbye” was recorded during the sessions for the “Magical Mystery Tour” TV movie, but was intended for release as a stand-alone single to be issued two weeks before the “Magical Mystery Tour” EP, and would not be included in the film. Work began on October 2, 1967 with 14 takes of the rhythm track. Over the next month, the Beatles added overdubs to create the finished recording. Specifically, Paul’s lead vocal and John and George’s backing vocals on Oct. 19, outside musicians playing two violas on Oct. 20, Paul’s bass guitar on Oct. 25, and a second bass guitar line from Paul on Nov. 2. From the very first take the song included its unique reprise ending, which the group nicknamed, somewhat strangely, the “Maori finale.” Issued November 24, 1967 in the UK and November 27, 1967 in the U.S. On U.S. album: Magical Mystery Tour - Capitol LP Paul McCartney – The Pound Is Sinking - Tug of War ‘82 This was the product of two songs becoming one, the second track being “Hear Me Lover,” with both tracks being independently recorded on the same day. They were stitched together a week later. This also includes Denny on guitar John Lennon – Imagine - Acoustic ‘04 3 Live at the Apollo Theater, December 17th, 1971. From Anthology. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love - Yellow Submarine (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John The Beatles’ fifteenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. Written by John Lennon especially for the first-ever worldwide television transmission. The epic event, a 6-hour program entitled “Our World,” featured segments linking 24 countries on five continents via satellite, with a potential of 400 million viewers. The Beatles were honored to be invited to represent Great Britain in the program. For the event, they would premiere a brand new song written just for the occasion. John Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” became the anthem of 1967, the summer of love. To decrease the chances of an on-air foul-up, George Martin had the Beatles play to their own pre-recorded rhythm track. Only the vocals, bass guitar, lead guitar solo in the middle eight, drums and orchestra would be live. Recording began on June 14, 1967, at Olympic Studios. In all, 33 takes of the basic rhythm track and a few vocals were completed this evening. Overdubbing the lead and backing vocals took place on June 19. The orchestra was recorded for the first time on June 23. On June 24, the day before the event, it was decided that “All You Need Is Love” would be issued as the new Beatles single as soon as possible after the program aired. Guests in the studio during the performance including the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Who’s Keith Moon, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Donovan wore colorful mod clothing. The 13 orchestra members wore formal evening attire. After the guests left the studio, additional overdubs were made to what was now take 58. Ringo added 4 the now-familiar snare drum roll to the song’s introduction and John re-recorded part of his vocal. The song was mixed for mono the following day and sent out to EMI for pressing. Surprisingly, the “All You Need is Love”/“Baby, You’re A Rich Man” single is the first instance of George Martin being given credit on the record label as producer on a Parlophone Beatles single. Brian Epstein: “This is an inspiring song because they wrote it for a worldwide program and they really want to give the world a message. It could hardly have been a better message. It’s a wonderful, beautiful, spine-chilling record. When you say ‘All You Need Is Love’ you are saying everything.” Issued July 7, 1967 in the UK and July 17, 1967 in the U.S. On U.S. album: Magical Mystery Tour - Capitol LP The Beatles - Good Night - The Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Ringo Written by John Lennon for his then five-year-old son Julian, the lullaby was given to Ringo to sing on the “White Album,” and the song’s placement in the running order (it was chosen to close the double album) was perfect. Rehearsals and early takes feature just John on acoustic guitar and Ringo on vocals. Five takes were recorded on June 28, 1968, and Ringo recorded a new lead vocal on July 2. On July 22, all previous takes of “Good Night” were overlooked and the song was recorded anew. First with a 26-piece orchestra, conducted by George Martin, providing the lush backing track, and then the sound of a choir, which was comprised of eight members of the Mike Sammes Singers. From 11:50 p.m. on July 22 until 1:40 a.m. Ringo recorded a new lead vocal. Thus, no Beatles play instruments on the song, and Ringo is the only Beatle that sings on it. The Beatles – The End –Abbey Road Recorded July 23rd 1969 John, Paul and George take turns on the lead fills at the end….of The End. McCartney 1.00 5 John Lennon – Isolation - Plastic Ono Band ‘70 A fabulous closer to side one of the Plastic Ono Band album, it shuts down cold one of the most emotionally draining sides ever created on an album. The track is nearly in mono, but the bass drum is in the left channel. The voice does go to a wide stereo picture in the middle-eight due to the panning of John’s double-tracked vocal. This particular track is considered to be Julian Lennon’s favorite of all his father’s songs. Ringo - Elizabeth Reigns – Ringo Rama * No read back…right to spots 9.27 BREAK We are back BWTB on yer favorite day of the week…right? Of the 7 ? Or is it 8? 6 The Beatles - Eight Days A Week - Beatles For Sale (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded primarily on October 6, 1964. It is the first instance of the Beatles taking an unfinished idea into the studio and experimenting with different approaches to a song. “Eight Days A Week” is the first pop song with a fade-in introduction. Written mostly by Paul, the title was taken from a line spoken by a limo driver. McCartney: “I was being driven over to visit John. The chauffeur was talking away to me, saying how hard his boss worked the staff, so hard that they seem to do eight days a week. We’ve altered the plot a bit for the song, of course. The bloke loves the girl eight days a week.” In later years John Lennon incorrectly referred to this title in interviews as the original working title for the film “Help!” The actual working title of “Help!” was “Eight Arms To Hold You.” On September 20, 1964 as the band and their entourage flew to their final North American Tour concert destination, the press corps on board the Beatles private plane witnessed from a distance, careful not to interrupt, the four Beatles huddled together working on a new song. John, Paul, and George on guitars and Ringo tapping his knees, and all humming the tune of what would become “Eight Days A Week.” Released as a single b/w “I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party” in the U.S. on February 15, 1965. On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP 7 The Beatles - I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party - Beatles For Sale (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John and Paul Written primarily by John, who called it one of his favorites. Recorded in 19 takes (only five of which were complete run-throughs) on September 29, 1964. The B-side of the “Eight Days A Week” single in the U.S., issued February 15, 1965. On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP The Beatles - Good Day Sunshine - Revolver (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul One of the fastest recorded tracks during the sessions for the “Revolver” album. The song, written primarily by Paul with assistance from John, was originally known as “A Good Day’s Sunshine,” and was recorded on June 8 and 9, 1966. McCartney said the song “was very much a nod” to the Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 hit “Daydream.” On U.S. album: Revolver - Capitol LP 8 The Beatles - Think For Yourself - Rubber Soul (Harrison) Lead vocal: George The fifth original composition by George Harrison to be recorded by The Beatles was completed on November 8, 1965 in one take with overdubs under the working title “Won’t Be There With You.” The song features Paul playing his bass through a fuzz box to give it a distorted sound. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP The Beatles - The Word - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John 9 Recorded in three takes at a late night session starting on November 10, 1965 that ran until 4 a.m. the next morning. Overdubs include Paul on piano, George Martin on harmonium, and Ringo playing the maracas. The song is a full collaboration between Lennon and McCartney, and began as an attempt to write a song based around a single note. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP EZ QUIZ #1 The soundtrack album to the Beatles film AHDN was released today in 1964 in the USA…on which record label was it released here in the states? Including instrumentals by George Martin Orchestra.