the Beatles in the recording studio (Oct. 4th 1968) martha my dear 

A 26 year old man, self-taught on several instruments, wrote this. Astounding what The Beatles did at such young ages, in such a short period of time. Their greatness will never be matched. Ever.

Love this song. Simple, yet complex and endlessly re-listenable. Macca was/is a genius.

Possibly my favorite Beatle song and Macca composition. Criminally underrated.

It has such a warmth and sophistication with Paul’s excellent voice and brilliant instrumentation. It is melancholy and of course very nostalgic as well

One of my favorites. It's just a long bridge begging for a verse or refrain, then resolves to a refrain that just turns out to also be a bridge to the next bit, and by the time you think you are starting to figure it out, it ends. Sting said in an interview that music must have surprises to be worth listening to, and this one is surprises from beginning to end.

The man who wrote this song is a genious, incredible piano and melody.

I always loved how bouncy and fun this song is. This is by far my favorite Beatles song of all time!

This song is way top shelf. Amazing stuff.

One of the best songs on the White Album

One of Pauls best Songs..heard it.as a Teenager first.....i always liked the ragtime feeling and the Jazz chords like Abmaj9....this man is music ...thanks for all

White Album will always be favorite. This song is a masterpiece of arrangement, and really points to the things Wings would do melodically in the years to come. Uplifting and joyful in Sir Paul’s inimitable way.

What an incredibly great song.

Might sound strange, but I start crying as soon as I hear that piano at the beginning of the song. The reason is probably that this song always reminds me of the day back in the summer of 2017 when my dad walked into my room and told me my cat who lived with my mom had passed away. I had known her since I was born and so I can’t help but cry when I hear this. Sorry if I sound like I’m trying to get people to feel sorry for me.

What can one say about this... completely oniric, magic, master piece for ever... Thank you Paul, thank you Beatles, my dear...

One of my favorites from the White Album. It’s a simple, catchy little tune that always gets stuck in my head.

Martha is about his dog which is so sweet to hear.

It's obviously not about his pet dog, it's about Jane Asher. The only reference to his dog is the name. That's it. Actually listen to the lyrics. Jane had recently left Paul when he wrote this song, and several of his friends commented on how much the breakup affected him, that he was "heartbroken". Mal Evans revealed " *When Jane Asher left, Paul and the house fell apart* ". She, understandably, refused to take him back. _"You and me, we're meant to be for each other, silly girl..."_ _''You have always been my inspiration, please... Be good to me..(...) Don't forget me..."_ Clearly about a woman who has left him, something that actually happened to Paul in real life at the time he wrote this song. And who had been his inspiration throughout The Beatles? It's _so_ obvious this song is about Jane Asher.

Always loved this song. I was 13 years old when the album came out. I remember like it was yesterday, My older brother, stopped over with the "New" Beatles album, "The White Album".. I was like they say "On Cloud 9" and it was a double album!!!!! I just sat on my bed and listened to it from side one to side 4. I even sat through "Revolution #9. I thought it would get better as it went on. It didnt. Back then I had no idea about Multi-track recording. Years later they would say Only Paul's on that song, or only John. How can this be? But it was true, with Multi-Track recording, one man can be an entire band. I should know, I own a 16 track digital recorder and play, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals and whatever I want to add. I also learned that on "The White Album" Ringo quit for a spell! So, I later found out that Paul plays the drums on the two beginning tracks, " _Back in the U.S.S.R_ ." & " _Dear Prudence_ " And also plays all instruments on "Wild Honey Pie" I had no idea until I read this many years later..

Just magic. Best with headphones on. ❤

MAGIC IN MUSIC!! Genius !!!!

I was born 1 day before this song was made and I had never heard of it.

I adore this tune. So many memories.

Miło wracać do korzeni, słuchało się......♥️

This is one of the best songs McCartney ever wrote, it's impeccably done, the B section anticipates Disco, the guy was a freaking genius and yeah he had something over Lennon, Lennon didn't know what to do with himself as his songwriting partner had transcended him

A truly wonderful, beautiful song.

Awesome beautiful song .

Great song and love that piano mainly. A love story between his dog and Paul.

As a dog lover/rescuer, Paul is now my co-favorite Beatle with John Lennon.

Paul write like you did for the Beatles. Even though times have changed great simple songs never lose there appeal

one of my favorites beatles songs

This is just under 3 months before the start of the Get Back sessions. Shows how much time can pass in a short time. ☺️😮

And he will be a genius for ever!

I heard somewhere that although Paul had a dog named Martha the song is actually about Jane Asher who had recently left him.

Fantastic. Thank you!

Genius!

Одна из самых прекрасных песен! В детстве подбирал её на ф-но!

Martha was Paul's pet👏👏👏

You cannot describe it, you just can hear and enjoy it!

We Boomers are so lucky to have had such a rich amount of music content at our listening pleasure all these years ago...one of my favorites! Was Paul secretly messaging Jane...ohhh🤫

The thing about this song is it's so Different. Hard to even describe it. I thought, "Well that isn't the kind of thing I'm used to hearing." I remember Novermber, I think that's when the white album came out.

This has been many many times my favourite Beatles song.

This is infinitely better than anything from Let it be or Abbey Road. In fact Paul, has never reached this level of quality again.

One of my favourite McCartney tunes... "Let It Be-atle"...

The song was recorded at Tridant Studios

ELO has always kinda been seen as the kind of band that the beatles would've become if they continued. This song could've easily been an ELO song also; the similarities are striking.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Great song

LOVE PAUL HE"S FROM GOD OUR GIFT OF GOD !!

Wonderful Fantastic Song👌👌👌👌👌😊

This was recorded at Trident Studios, and that is what is pictured here.

I often sing this song to my dog, changing "Martha" for her name, "Popi". Anyone else does the same? 🐶😃

Crazy to think Paul is only is only 26 here and George 25 only babies..but my all time Beatles song.what an absolute genius at that age .. I've been singing in the cavern for 25 years and always wanted to do this

Hello, this wasn't recorded at Abbey Road it was recorded at Trident Studios (so was Dear Prudence and Hey Jude) the photos are from Trident also. It was recorded on a Sound Techniques Console . Just correcting your info box

Pure magic. Inmortales Beatles, Paul McCartney and Martha Good times

Ringo wasn't absent. He played drums on the song. Check the details on the Book of the Deluxe Edition of the White Album!

Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤

one of my favorite Beatle song off the White album

Hmm, Dowlding's book says Lennon is on bass and Ringo is on drums. His book also says the song is about Paul's dog, contradicting "Recording Sessions" that says it's not. Ah, all those Beatle stories. Unless you were there...'nuf said.

And of course, he had to make a song for his dear dog Martha. Beatles, their evolution and Life. I am so grateful for music in our existence. Namaste everyone

Beatles = génies

The Beatles comprised three talents and one genius.

It´s only Paul playing all instruments, except orchestra.

Thanks for sharing! So unexpected to learn that Ringo and John were not involved. Is this version a re-mix? Left channel brass and bass sound more dominant than versions I have. Who played the classic but simple drum line?

I play this song and dedicate this Classic to Bon-Bon my Standard Poodle..🐩🙏

Musically brilliant.

The pictures confirmed that George played those nice guitar parts.

Le white album est mon préféré et cette chanson est formidable avec ses accents jazzy et une rythmique rock.

eu te amo MUITO martha my dear 💓

THeeee White Album……Top of the rock pile👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Its the perfect titeltrack for a Movie! Wonder why that Happens until today??

I didn't no it was bout a dog of his however another short gem of fab4luv it!

I wonder if the piano was played by George Martin? - seems a bit technically difficult given Paul's musical background. 3 years earlier George Martin wrote & played piano solo for John's 'In My Life'. In any case, it is a beautiful composition!

Surely there’s not many 17 year olds that know this song😜

Ringo is believed to have played drums on this track. Only John was absent.

LOVELY

ringo was also there i believe

The only soppy McCartney song that I love

This should be Paul McCartney in the recording studio because he recorded everything.

Nada que no hallamos escuchado!

Oh, my Martha. sob

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George playing his Gibson....right??

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Hi

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Martha the talking dog ???? 😂😂😂

Bro this is legit the normal version. Lame

One of first Faul’s best tracks

The lyrics don't make sense considering it's about a dog

One of mccartneys forgotten masterpieces