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

[@MagicJacket]

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]

Definitely.

[@820hurleyj]

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]

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.

[@Bella-nt7ec]

@@chrisowens9977 how about Things We said today

[@chrisowens9977]

@@Bella-nt7ec ,didn't care for that song.

[@moistmike4150]

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

[@kmac4458]

Indeed

[@jansonrawlings8169]

What exactly is simple about it

[@johnwilliams1223]

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

[@allenf.5907]

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

[@johnwilliams1223]

@@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]

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

[@markee1010]

Amazing that with all the added instrumentation, the bass lines still play the most crucial part in the feeling of the song. GENIUS at work!

[@bobg6638]

One of the best songs on the White Album

[@klausboenigk7937]

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]

Thanks for enjoying my videos Klaus.

[@burdbath09]

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

[@allenf.5907]

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

[@thefool2007]

This song is way top shelf. Amazing stuff.

[@maccamundi]

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

[@cleaver30wax58]

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"

[@leonardblush2557]

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

[@mtntime1]

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]

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

[@RJLKMRD]

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]

“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 ♥️

[@Eduardude]

Yep, this is a quite brilliant melody, gorgeous, matched only by the young McCartney's incomparable voice.

[@alan1james]

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

[@johnwilliams1223]

What an incredibly great song.

[@briandonovan1584]

Isn't it, though. I love this song so much. I named my blonde lab Martha for Paul's beloved Martha. The song is so sweet and simple ... Just Paul telling his dog how much he loves her. I sing it to my Martha all the time, God help her. I'm no great singer. It's just love.

[@garychambers5850]

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..

[@jeffdawson2786]

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.

[@SureFeelsGood]

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]

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

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@@FRATZROCKET Abbey Road, side 2 is the greatest music yet produced by mankind. Period.

[@gaizkasalazarrodriguez5054]

MAGIC IN MUSIC!! Genius !!!!

[@tamsmith61]

Just magic. Best with headphones on. ❤

[@bjornlangoren3002]

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.

[@rickpeuser233]

I adore this tune. So many memories.

[@kitsnow5307]

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

[@aaronstarr8179]

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.

[@treyrogers4188]

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

[@axecalibore]

Same.

[@strathman7501]

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.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@@strathman7501 Yes, NOTHING simple about it! His bass is also brilliant and tasteful, McCartney hallmarks.

[@Eduardude]

I don't think of it as simple. It is so rich and has three different gorgeous sections. Melodically, it is an embarrassment of riches. If it's simple, it's the kind of simple only a genius can discover. If it's simple, it's also melodically complex at the same time.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@@Eduardude GREAT comment!

[@NeilMcCallum-s8k]

A truly wonderful, beautiful song.

[@linstag2941]

Awesome beautiful song .

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

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

[@antonioconstantinosilvafil1976]

Cópia da música inglês

[@marcelochuk]

one of my favorites beatles songs

[@Mojo16011973]

Martha is my favourite Beatles song. Timeless.

[@geoffreyrogers9755]

Brilliant, and all the studio musicians, great song.

[@bezarker68]

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

[@elwin38]

I was 4 mos old😁✌🏾

[@quentinhiller8831]

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]

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]

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

[@blindowlvideos5813]

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

[@mariocisneros911]

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]

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!

[@luismariaiporramoreno8263]

And he will be a genius for ever!

[@peterstockner7913]

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

[@sallykohorst8803]

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

[@davidkieltyka9]

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

[@lookherenow]

Genius!

[@bretttownsend6495]

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

[@АлексейТесленко-и5ъ]

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

[@RonaldSnowjr]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@SEGoddard]

When I play this on the open air pianos in Liverpool I get tips. Thanks Macca.

[@leeoser3806]

Fantastic. Thank you!

[@blindowlvideos5813]

You're very welcome!

[@FortYeah]

This has been many many times my favourite Beatles song.

[@KitCotter]

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

[@pappyroxx1841]

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🤫

[@antdefender3013]

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]

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]

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

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@@skierpage A Hard Day's Night is truly one of the BEST Beatles albums though.

[@Eduardude]

Well, I think John was also a songwriting genius who could create gorgeous melodies almost at will. But admittedly, while John has some truly great vocal performances, McCartney's voice was just incomparable.

[@sratus]

Wonderful String and Brass arrangement from George Martin.

[@axecalibore]

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.

[@rinzouwilkerson7163]

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

[@martinone9]

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

[@blindowlvideos5813]

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

[@nikolaosantoniou6490]

Wonderful Fantastic Song👌👌👌👌👌😊

[@basketburger]

Great song

[@Tunz909]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@blindowlvideos5813]

My pleasure!!

[@JannikLindquist]

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]

Have you listened to Band On The Run?

[@wiltedjourneys]

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

[@Eduardude]

Never reached this level again? Hmm. I really love this song, but there are some incredible things on Abbey Road, like "She came in through the bathroom window, or oh darling. And others. I'd agree that when Paul left the Beatles, he generally wasn't at the same level as when he was in the Beatles.

[@Eduardude]

Paul's melodic genius when he was in the Beatles was matched only by the gorgeous things he could do with his voice, from the most dulcet creamy tones to roaring and masculine, and whatever the man of a thousand voices put out, it was always a gorgeous sound, especially in his youth when he was in the Beatles. This song has three different gorgeous sections. 1) the section with the refrain "martha my dear, 2) the second section beginning with "hold your head up, you silly girl" and 3) the third section that begins "take a good look around you..." Most pop songs don't even have one beautiful section. Two beautiful sections is not common; and three, each one increasing the pleasure of the last, as in this song, is incredibly rare. But not so rare for McCartney when he was in the Beatles. He could write new, gorgeous melodies almost at will.

[@mariapalomamunozlendez6952]

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

[@CARLWISE2008]

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

[@fiorellamonarty7249]

Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤

[@angelasaldarriaga8036]

Martha was Paul's pet👏👏👏

[@OliverTrueman]

The song was recorded at Tridant Studios

[@blindowlvideos5813]

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.

[@ruadeil_zabelin]

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]

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]

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

[@whiteduke75]

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

[@leapinglouie5908]

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

[@storyvalues1945]

Musically brilliant.

[@garybruno4064]

one of my favorite Beatle song off the White album

[@jaymurray8252]

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

[@jeanclaudejaffry94]

Beatles = génies

[@randyklug615]

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

[@MajorWolfgangHochstetter]

That really is a great song (withstood the test of time)! Paul drove the group crazy with his "Maxwell's Silver Hammer", wanting it as a single. Well, "Martha My Dear" might have been a better choice.

[@grant3938]

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

[@sebastiandenhoff1616]

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]

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]

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

[@blindowlvideos5813]

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]

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

[@blindowlvideos5813]

You have a good eye Sebastian...haa

[@sallisboa4569]

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

[@josephnobile7451]

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

[@spitzerhall]

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

[@Jonnydog1]

The Beatles comprised three talents and one genius.

[@michaelharrington75]

Lennon was a genius.

[@jan-nz6hi]

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 much the breakup affected him, that he was "heartbroken". Mal Evans revealed " *When Jane Asher left, Paul and the house fell apart* ". She, understandably, refused to take him back. _"You and me, we're 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. And who had been his inspiration throughout The Beatles? It's _so_ obvious this song is about Jane Asher.

[@and-168]

Very nice

[@MrEwciii2001]

If you theory is correct, it’s quite a bit of genius on Paul’s part to mask his feelings with a song about his dog that is so perfect it tugs at the heart strings of all dog owners.

[@LizzieRose-hl6hx]

@@MrEwciii2001 Well, it's certainly a possibility it's about Jane Asher, it's not impossible. It actually makes a lot more sense that it's about her rather than his dog. Paul is known for being ambiguous in his writing. Take _I'm Carrying,_ for instance. He describes it as an ''Ambiguous little song. People ask me _'What's it about?'_ and I say, _'Well, it's up to you.'''_ Paul has said this on songwriting in general: ''Writing a song is a good way to get your thoughts out and to allow yourself to say things that you might not say to the other person. I’m quite private and don’t like to give too much away. Why should people know my innermost thoughts? But a song is the place to put them.''

[@LizzieRose-hl6hx]

@@MrEwciii2001 And in The Beatles Book Monthly, Mal Evans shared this information: _'NOT dedicated to Paul's Good Dog Martha! (...) Theme is You Were Meant For Me.'_

[@Raraaa69]

I can very much see where your coming from, but personally I think it is about Martha, the tone of the song is jumpy and happyish, while some lines can be interpreted as a love song about a girl, most don’t, interesting to think about though.

[@susanaalbertolli8317]

LOVELY

[@megaalvon3060]

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]

eu te amo MUITO martha my dear 💓

[@marcusphelan57]

This was recorded at Trident Studios, and that is what is pictured here.

[@MrFulkyval]

We have much more than geniality here... maybe we should create other words to describe Him and end Their music...

[@jerrymilin1648]

The pictures confirmed that George played those nice guitar parts.

[@thesoundofbailey]

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

[@dizzypilots2639]

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.

[@AlejandroCerónYáñez]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@obamacare4246]

ringo was also there i believe

[@olivier5866]

👍👌🙏

[@kjh789az]

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?

[@jardbinkley3144]

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

[@phild707]

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]

Was Paul

[@phild707]

@@nicolasrestovic8008 Yeah, dead right! I have since found this little piece that proves it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5uZf359lLCKd80 What a talented man Paul is!

[@blindowlvideos5813]

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]

@@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.

[@MiloGuitarrista-v6l]

Nada que no hallamos escuchado!

[@CreachterZ]

Oh, my Martha. sob

[@SeboDigital]

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

[@roisinc8299]

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

[@cryingJokester]

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

[@ringohendrix9659]

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

[@mysensitiveass6435]

im 14 😀

[@lancelot771]

16 now 🤟

[@alaskawright224]

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

[@bdb-music1608]

Music from God.

[@carolinefarrell8221]

Hi

[@Pilcha.]

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

[@philipthornton4245]

The only soppy McCartney song that I love

[@carolynswan8328]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👐🌈

[@walendxweg]

🚲👍👋

[@joruva]

George playing his Gibson....right??

[@blindowlvideos5813]

yes, nicknamed Lucy.

[@allenf.5907]

Adding the cool rhythm rakes at just the right time. We see him there in the photos.

[@blainekeller6057]

Martha the talking dog ???? 😂😂😂

[@michaelsrowland]

The lyrics don't make sense considering it's about a dog

[@blindowlvideos5813]

It's not about a dog. That's a myth.

[@roanvaulter3318]

One of first Faul’s best tracks

[@andrewkrusac621]

Bro this is legit the normal version. Lame

[@Freidlon7]

One of mccartneys forgotten masterpieces

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Forgotten by whom?

[@Freidlon7]

@@BeatlesCentricUniverse well it’s not ever discussed as a major piece comparable to rigby, yesterday, let it be etc probably because of the ‘lightness’of it’s subject but for me it’s as playful, musically inventive and joyful as any of his best. It’s also pretty much ALL McCartney. The best arrangement on the white album. Very rarely discussed in its rightful place alongside his greatest.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

@@Freidlon7 It's truly an astounding bit of McCartney creativity, isn't it?