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REVOLVER
Released: August 8, 1966
Produced by: George Martin
(prepared for release in the U.S.A. by Bill Miller)
Label: Capitol



  1. Taxman {Harrison} (2:39)
    • Recorded: April 20, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      but remade April 21, 1966
      with overdubbing on April 22, 1966 and May 16, 1966
  2. Eleanor Rigby {Lennon/McCartney} (2:08)
    • Recorded: April 28, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with vocals overdubbed April 29, 1966
      and another McCartney vocal added June 6, 1966
  3. Love You Too {Harrison} (3:01)
    • Recorded: April 11, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with overdubs added April 13, 1966
  4. Here, There And Everywhere {Lennon/McCartney} (2:26)
    • Recorded: June 14, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with overdubs added June 16-17, 1966
  5. Yellow Submarine {Lennon/McCartney} (2:41)
    • Recorded: May 26, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with special effects overdubbed June 1, 1966
  6. She Said She Said {Lennon/McCartney} (2:37)
    • Recorded: June 21, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
  7. Good Day Sunshine {Lennon/McCartney} (2:10)
    • Recorded: June 8, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with overdubs added June 9, 1966
  8. For No One {Lennon/McCartney} (2:02)
    • Recorded: May 9, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with the vocal overdubbed May 16, 1966
      and the French horn solo overdubbed May 19, 1966
  9. I Want To Tell You {Harrison} (2:30)
    • Recorded: June 2, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with bass guitar overdubbed June 3, 1966
  10. Got To Get You Into My Life {Lennon/McCartney} (2:31)
    • Recorded: April 7-8, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with overdubs added April 11, May 18, and June 17, 1966
  11. Tomorrow Never Knows {Lennon/McCartney} (2:57)
    • Recorded: April 6, 1966 at Abbey Road, London, England
      with overdubs added April 7, 1966 and April 22, 1966
  • Total playing time 27:42
MY REVIEW


This album definitely shows a turning point in The Beatles career. Here they start doing some experiment work in the studio. This record starts a point that makes them believe that they can no longer tour because of their style of music,
This one starts off with a George Harrison tune "Taxman" that describes how taxes are collected in England. This could be an indicator of the protest days to come. There is a second George Harrison tune, "Love You Too", on this record, a first by The Beatles, it is heavily influenced by the Indian style of music that Harrison has learned to play. And they even add a third Harrison tune "I Want to Tell You"
This album uses several Paul McCartney songs unlike the older albums which featured John Lennon as the focal point. Paul brings in session musicians to help out with numerous songs that need brass and wind instruments which The Beatles are not adapt to playing.
"Tomorrow Never Knows" features tape loops and backward recordings which is a first in the rock and roll industry, all thanks to the great John Lennon.
Overall a great album but is not included on my top five Beatles albums.


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