Posts Tagged: recording

Recording: Oh! Darling, Octopus's Garden

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas/The Beatles Engineer: Jeff Jarratt The Beatles began work on Ringo Starr second-recorded composition, Octopus's Garden, taping 32 takes of the basic rhythm track.

Recording: Magical Mystery Tour

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles began work on the title track of what would become their next film and EP/LP release, Magical Mystery Tour, recording three takes of the backing track.

UK album release: The Family Way

On this day the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way was released. It was mostly composed by Paul McCartney.

Recording: And Your Bird Can Sing

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles returned to John Lennon's And Your Bird Can Sing on this day, following initial attempts on 20 April.

Recording, mixing: Love You To, Paperback Writer

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles completed George Harrison's Indian-flavoured Love You To on this day, before beginning work on their next single, Paperback Writer.

Recording, mixing: Got To Get You Into My Life, Love You To

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles returned after the weekend to continue recording Got To Get You Into My Life, the rhythm track of which had been completed on 8 April 1966. They also began work on George Harrison's Indian-flavoured Love You To.

Recording: Got To Get You Into My Life

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The first Revolver session in Abbey Road's Studio Two saw the completion of the rhythm track of Paul McCartney's Got To Get You Into My Life.

Recording: Tomorrow Never Knows, Got To Get You Into My Life

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The second day of recording for The Beatles' Revolver saw a continuation of work on Tomorrow Never Knows, and an early version of Paul McCartney's Got To Get You Into My Life.

Recording: Tomorrow Never Knows

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The first session for The Beatles' Revolver took place on this day, with three takes of John Lennon's remarkable Tomorrow Never Knows.

Mixing: 12-Bar Original

Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded 12-Bar Original on 4 November 1965 for Rubber Soul, but it was never seriously considered for the final cut. On this day, however, a mono mix was made for the group's personal collections.

Mixing: I'm Looking Through You, You Won't See Me, Girl, Wait, The Word, Michelle

Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith With recording for Rubber Soul completed on 11 November 1965, all that was left to do were final mono and stereo mixes, and the deciding of the running order.

Recording, mixing: The Word, You Won't See Me, Girl, Wait, I'm Looking Through You

Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The last day of recording for Rubber Soul was a busy one, with four songs completed and another mixed for mono and stereo.

Recording, mixing: Run For Your Life, We Can Work It Out, The Word, I'm Looking Through You

Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith In the afternoon, most likely without The Beatles being present, George Martin created stereo mixes of two recently-recorded songs. It was followed by an evening session in which the group completed two other songs.

Editing, mixing: The Beatles' Third Christmas Record, Michelle, What Goes On, Run For Your Life, Think For Yourself

Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were not present for this mono and stereo mixing session overseen by George Martin. Five recordings were prepared for release, including the group's third fan club message.

Recording: Beatle Speech, Think For Yourself, The Beatles' Third Christmas Record

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded George Harrison's If I Needed Someone in October 1965. On this day they recorded another of his compositions, Think For Yourself, under the working title Won't Be There With You.

Recording: I'm Looking Through You

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had attempted to record Paul McCartney's I'm Looking Through You on 24 October 1965, but were unhappy with the results. They attempted a remake on this day, but it still wasn't considered good enough for Rubber Soul.

Recording: What Goes On, 12-Bar Original

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were under pressure to complete the Rubber Soul album in time for the Christmas market. This necessitated two notable tactics: late-night recording sessions and the revival of old compositions.