Comments on: A Hard Day’s Night

By: MikeP

MikeP — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:19:27 +0000

By this time they were recording on four-track and solos were often left off the rhythm track to be overdubbed later, or were replaced later . I would bet it was mainly a question of time- whether they had it to do overdubs and get them right. Some of his playing is beautiful, and some is excruciating.

Harrison was the youngest and, it seems, lacking a bit in self-confidence. In ’65 he seemed to start to gaining that, both vocally and on guitar. He seemed to mature during this time, probably due to a lot of things: getting married, discovering a fascination with the music and philosophy of India, the challenge to his role in the band as Paul started playing a lot of leads, and the simple act of getting a bit older.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:40:29 +0000

Paul’s recollection of the event isn’t even necessarily inconsistent… It’s quite possible everyone in the room was trying to pick the most catchy title for the film and that’s how it happened. He just adds that Ringo had said the phrase “the other day”… Paul’s inconsistency lies in the gap between when it was first said and when the meeting was. Maybe not “the other day” but a few months before.

By: Itsa

Itsa — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:38:05 +0000

By: Man-ley

Man-ley — Sat, 27 May 2017 10:21:42 +0000

Ach, it’s about the first chord. Sorry. Got carried away.

By: Man-ley

Man-ley — Sat, 27 May 2017 03:31:33 +0000

(I hope it’s not too off-topic)
A close approximate on one guitar, according to fan Andy Partridge (of XTC) starting from 6th to 1st strings (easier than tab format in this space):
F / A / D / G / C / G. It’s close!
He based the verses of their song This Is Pop on these chords (except on the last verse chord where he adds a G# on the G string).
In their tune, as above, 6th to 1st:
1. C / E / A / D / G / D
2. A / C# / F# / B / E / B
3. (So called Beatle chord) then
4. F / A / D / G# / C / G

Their chorus has nothing to do with it, except the last chord slash.
He reckons the chord is a big Rickenbacker gtr stab in the back of British Victoriana music!

Great site by the way. Thanks.

By: Cynthia Munoz

Cynthia Munoz — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:28:24 +0000

Is there a picture of them when recording the single, “A Hard’s Day Night”?

By: ana

ana — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:28:50 +0000

from the cavern to the rooftop explains everything. $15

By: jimi223@rediffmail.com

jimi223@rediffmail.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:28:45 +0000

As it is known that all the Five Beatles(George Martin Included) were contributing to the ‘opening chord’ which has ‘D G C F A’ notes in it… So it is safe to conclude that all the contributions led to ‘Dm11omit 9’ chord… And not to forget Paul’s ‘D’ note on the Bass.

By: SaxonMothersSon

SaxonMothersSon — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:50:28 +0000

I recall watching The Beatles receive a Grammy from Peter Sellers. Could have been for this song. They all said, “Thank you, Mr.Ustanov.” Then one by one said “Itsa” Sellers said “Itsa?” “Longwah.” Sellers: “Longwah?” “TooTi” Sellers: “Too Ti?” I believe it was John who said, “Perary!” Then they broke into “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” and fade.They had taped it from England for the Grammys. Wonder if that exists anywhere. Anyone?

By: lex Lewis

lex Lewis — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:34:01 +0000

Yes, I find it amusing. Paul has a tendency to dramatize things and, at times, to seemingly try to steer some of the credit away from John. Of course, it would be hard to do were John still with us!

By: oldFartBassPlayer Walt

oldFartBassPlayer Walt — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:26:04 +0000

artwest makes a great point, about George needing to time to think out and plan
a mature guitar part, where unfortunately, the sessions grew very impatient with him
if he didn’t nail a fully developed part after an hour or so. That apparently was not
how his music muse works, and he took unfair criticism.

I love Paul’s bass, but I have to bring up how he would spent hours in the night perfecting
a bass part (to overdub over his first take), after everyone left. (according to Geoff Emerick)
And John’s creativity seemed limited to bringing the initial shape of the song, and then getting
impatient when multiple takes were required to ‘mature’ it. (granted these ‘initial shapes’ were
masterpieces in the rough!).

It didn’t seem like George got this privilege.

By: Beatlemaniac 326

Beatlemaniac 326 — Thu, 21 May 2015 14:28:51 +0000

It’s all 4 beatles and George martin on piano
John: D over and under G
Paul: D note
George:F over and under G
Ringo: ride and crash
George M: D chord

By: Graham Paterson

Graham Paterson — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:33:58 +0000

A great song and as George Martin said in the above article, the guitar opening at the beginning is perfect. It sets the scene for the song, album and brilliant film. I saw the Beatles films on TV as a kid and Let It Be at the movies in 1979, 9 years after its original release. I am so pleased to have them all on DVD now. A Hard Day’s Night is a classic film. The song is a collaboration, but it is mainly written by John Lennon with he and Paul McCartney sharing the vocals on different parts of the song, which works brilliantly. Of course it is legend how Ringo accidentally came up with the title. George Harrison’s lead guitar work using the trusty Rickenbacker is brilliant. First heard this song on a family members 45 and later got the album.

By: Sir Alex

Sir Alex — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:01:50 +0000

Made by John in a hurry, the verse was clearly inspired on Buddy Holly’s “Well Alright”, harmony and structure. But still and awesome song.

By: Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 05:33:44 +0000

You are absolutely correct! I was starting to think that!

By: Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 05:32:05 +0000

Oh paul, the over bearing one…. I have always loved this song and the movie. (And Ringo’s a secret genius. He just doesn’t know that.)

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:24:08 +0000

“Paul McCartney – Bass Master – Playing the Great Beatles Bassline” outlines all of Paul’s bass work and includes a section of who played bass for every Beatles song. It does have some errors (e.g. Paul did not play bass on She Said, She Said) but is fairly accurate.

By: beatle1965

beatle1965 — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:01:04 +0000

it s an F chord with G on top

By: Steve Wozny

Steve Wozny — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:43:02 +0000

Good point. But impromptu can also be an advantage. All of the Beatles were great at just putting it out. Sometimes thinking too much is counterproductive. I have no idea what the deal was in the studio, but these guys were so talented they could run with the moment so well.

By: Joe King

Joe King — Mon, 05 May 2014 19:32:42 +0000

Is there a book that ACCURATELY reports WHO PLAYED WHAT on EACH SONG the Beatles recorded and released?
For example, the times PAUL played LEAD, instead of George . . . and the times GEORGE played bass instead of Paul.
Stuff like that?