As discussed in class, an interviewer (Richard Buskin) once…
As discussed in class, an interviewer (Richard Buskin) once asked George Martin why he did not correct certain “fluffs” in early Beatles songs. As discussed in class, Martin gave two explanations. Specifically describe these two explanations.
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A lot of Lennon-McCartney songs had other people involved, whether it’s lyrics, or structures, or circumstance. A good example is “I Feel Fine.” I’ll tell you exactly how that came about: We were crossing Scotland in the back of an Austin Princess, singing “Matchbox” in three-part harmony. And it turned into “I Feel Fine” . . . I was there for there for the whole of the creation–but it’s still a Lennon-McCartney. a. Which Beatle is recounting these events? b. As discussed in class, what is the key innovative guitar feature of the opening of “I Feel Fine”? c. “I Feel Fine” was recorded during the sessions for which Beatles album? d. Does “I Feel Fine” feature any harmony singing?
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This 1964 Beatles song is a soft ballad on which Paul McCartney sings lead and on which George Harrison plays classical (rather than electric) guitar. In class, we viewed the scene in A Hardy Day’s Night in which Paul singing this song, with George playing the classical guitar right next to him.
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