3 Early Beatles Tracks You Might Not Have Known George Martin Played On
The Beatles were of course talented enough to hold their own and create their own music. However, it never hurt to get a little help from their friends, and they did so on numerous occasions. In addition to collaborating with musicians such as Eric Clapton and Billy Preston, they had one other major player play on several of their early tracks, and that was their producer and friend, George Martin.
Given the production quality of The Beatles’ music, Martin’s role as the lead producer was as integral as any of the four members. However, the man didn’t just control the sticks; he also tickled the ivories on several of The Beatles’ most iconic early tracks. That being so, here are three early Beatles songs that feature George Martin on the piano.
“Not a Second Time”
Released in 1963, The Beatles single “Not a Second Time” is the quintessential tune of the group’s teenie-bop era. However, amidst the boyish harmonies is a George Martin piano solo that nobody expected nor thought could fit into the song. However, George Martin did, and he executed it to near perfection.
Following its release, “Not a Second Time” didn’t receive much chart success. On the contrary, the album, With The Beatles, peaked at No. 1 in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Nearly every song on that album is a certified classic, and “Not a Second Time” certainly falls into that category, and it’s partly thanks to George Martin.
Source: americansongwriter.com/Peter Burditt
