27 Beatles songs that George Martin played on

George Martin was truly the fifth member of The Beatles. There sound was so heavily influenced by his work that it is difficult to imagine the band without him. So today we'll look at George Martin's greatest contributions to Beatles songs.

And, an extra special thanks goes to Douglas Lind, Vidad Flowers, Ivan Pang, Waylon Fairbanks, Jon Dye, Austin Russell, Christopher Ryan, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints! 😇

SOURCES:

0:00 Introduction
0:14 Piano
2:50 Harpsichord
3:16 Harmonium
3:39 Being For The Benefit of Mr Kite
4:30 Pianote
5:29 Orchestration
7:38 Guiding the Beatles
9:02 George Martin didn't get a royalty
10:52 Patreon

[misterflibble]

If ever there were _anyone_ who deserved the title of the "Fifth Beatle" it was most certainly and without a doubt George Martin. Period. Full stop. His influence on their sound and songs, especially in the studio years, was what helped to create The Beatles most outstanding musical achievements.

[calebhooper]

The more I learn about George Martin, the more I realize that there never could have been The Beatles without him!

[poloplop]

That last quote from him gave me chills

[quotemenot]

George was total class, the world lost a true genius when he died. There will never be another.

[Foodgeek]

George Martin was an immensely talented man who focused on what matters in the world. Wow!

[donstalos]

He added so much to so many songs. Walrus and Strawberry would not have even been possible without him. He's the true 5th Beatle.

[oliverzwahlen]

The humility heard in the closing statement is perhaps his most important contribution. He saw his role first and foremost as bringing the Beatles to their best.

I don't know how a producer of today deals with his artists. But I could imagine that today's uniformity is also the result of business-driven producers getting their way against the artists.

[northwest]

He never got enough credit. So many thanks for giving him his due as one of the most important people at the peak of 20th century music.

[avathurnham]

I KNEW HIM!!! He was my primary school best friends grandad! His house has Beatles records in frames dotted around the place 😂

[bakerzermatt]

Strawberry fields is amazing. Arguably best George Martin arrangement, as you said, but also arguably the best Beatles lyrics, musical composition, and the best drum track.

[lenglain]

When I heared the news of George Martin’s passing I cried. I’m a 90s kid so he’s from an era before mine, but diving into the beatles and seeing his ever-looming, benevolent presence was very comforting. He was a bit like the Mr. Rogers of music. He just seemed like SUCH a classy, kind man. And that kindness is part of the magic ingredient that helped define the Beatles’ success. Here was a super talented man who took the time to nurture these boys into the giants they became. Sometimes they mistreated him but it seems he always just let them be. And his pride for decades afterward in his work with them is truly touching.

[victorhugotoledocofre]

I don't remember having shed a tear before in my 5-year long subscription to this channel. Thank you David for that 🥲

[tocov]

Also beyond that, Martin was responsible for many many technical innovations with the Beatles. Like mic placement and usage, mixing techniques etc. He really is a genius and really is an integral part of that band.

[thinktoomuchb]

Though I'd understood Martin's "Fifth Beatle" status was well deserved, seeing all these examples in one video floored me. Thank you!

[atn_holdings]

it's hilarous that this guy was such a pivotal part of arranging stuff like I Am The Walrus and Strawberry Fields For Ever when he looks like a Classically Trained Accountant

[Dwightpower]

A true producer, getting the most out of the musicians. Any serious Beatles fan holds Mr. Martin in high regards.

[Mercenarus]

A time when being part of a band meant something even if you weren't on stage with them

[danpro]

That last quote got me in the feels. That's some humility, articulation, and elegance we should all strive for.

[Mario_]

I thought he only arranged the orchestral parts for some songs, now knowing he played piano and harmonium for other songs as well, definitely makes the 5th Beatle

[thiapope]

What a wonderful video 🙏🏻. George Martin was such an elegant, humble & exceptionally talented man. I had the privilege of speaking with him on a couple of occasions and he was as lovely and disarming as he seems. His contributions to the Beatles musical genius must never be undervalued ♥️