Getting Better - Remastered 2009by The Beatles

Big Birthday shout-out to Sir Paul McCartney born on this day in 1942! Paul McCartney wrote 71 songs as the main composer during his time with The Beatles. Some of these tracks are among the band’s most famous. Here are a few of his iconic compositions: “Love Me Do”: One of their early hits. “P.S. I Love You”: A charming love song. “I Saw Her Standing There”: A lively rock and roll track. “All My Loving”: A sweet and upbeat love song. “Can’t Buy Me Love”: A catchy and optimistic tune.

"I've got to admit, its getting better"

The front of the album cover, which depicts the Beatles posing in front of a tableau of celebrities and historical figures, was designed by the pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth! www.loudersound.com

'Hey John; So today it's my turn to have a birthday in the age of COVID! The election results over the weekend were definitely a very nice early birthday gift and I'm starting to feel a little bit hope for the first time in a long time. If you could fit in "Getting Better" by the Beatles it would be appreciated. As always, thanks for the music.' -- Paul in Danbury, CT

#17! During the recording sessions, the band furthered the technological progression they had made with their 1966 album Revolver. Knowing they would not have to perform the tracks live, they adopted an experimental approach to composition; producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick helped realise the group's ideas by approaching the studio as an instrument, applying orchestral overdubs, sound effects and other methods of tape manipulation.  bit.ly

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