Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: Paul McCartney
Engineers: Phil McDonald, John Kurlander
Although intended as a mixing session, Paul McCartney recorded ‘Every Night’ for his debut solo album McCartney on 22 February 1970.
The EMI sessions were booked under the pseudonym Billy Martin to prevent expectations being unduly raised, and to stop the other Beatles and Apple from knowing what McCartney was planning.
This day’s work took place from midday to 10pm. It began with mixes of ‘That Would Be Something’ and ‘Valentine Day’, which had been recorded at McCartney’s Cavendish Avenue home. With those complete, a mix of ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ was also made.
There was some time left at the end of the session, which McCartney used to record ‘Every Night’. He began by recording lead vocals and acoustic guitar, followed by overdubs of drums, bass guitar, two acoustic lead guitar parts, and electric guitar. The song was mixed towards the end of the night, although five more mixes were made on 24 February, the last of which was used for the album.
I was surprised when I learned that “Maybe I’m Amazed” wasn’t released as a single.
I’m not usually a gushy Paul fan, but I gotta say, Every Night is a fantastic song. Thank you, Paul.
“Maybe I’m Amazed featured lead vocals, piano, lead and rhythm guitars, piano, organ, bass guitar, drums, and backing vocals by Paul and Linda McCartney.”
While it’s a fab tune on 88 keys, you don’t need to mention “piano” twice.