Comments on: Martha My Dear

By: Joseph Kissel

Joseph Kissel — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:34:18 +0000

Maybe “lesser known?” Also, if you’re strongly in “Lennon” camp only, it’s easy to dismiss this song as being another of McCartney’s “Granny Music” entries. But as many have pointed out, it’s pretty complex, especially for “pop music.” There’s something otherworldly about Paul’s melodies and chord changes that borders on opiate-like. Like in other songs like “Blackbird,” “Mother Nature’s Son” and “Here, There and Everywhere” it’s in full effect here …

By: Michael Jacob Weisman

Michael Jacob Weisman — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:18:56 +0000

Very Impressive that you figured it out by ear. I’m a beginner pianist, and this is THE song I’ve always dreamed of being able to play. Even with the aid of a Youtube tutorials it’s been a steep hill. I’m about halfway through and I think once it’s in the bag it will always be a point of pride.

By: Mr. Kite

Mr. Kite — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:24:25 +0000

Where do you get the idea that its underrated ?

By: Mr. Kite

Mr. Kite — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:26:24 +0000

Hadn’t Jane already caught Paul with Francie by this time (October 68) ?

By: Teddy Salad

Teddy Salad — Mon, 07 May 2018 18:49:18 +0000

I find it odd that people thought it is about Jane. I recall “knowing” it was about the dog in the mid-70’s, which was when I started listening to the Beatles. I’m not sure how I knew, but it seemed common knowledge and I had never heard or read anything that indicated it was otherwise. It was only when I read the Jane Asher page on this site that I became aware of the supposition, and that was only through a reader’s comment.

By: Ondrej

Ondrej — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:49:02 +0000

VERY tight drum performance, effortless, relaxed. Some nice dynamic touches in the breaks. Sounds like Ringo on drums to me.

By: PJ Lennon

PJ Lennon — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:24:34 +0000

As another Beatles nut I have to agree with the earlier comments. As my stereo equipment has improved so have the Beatles songs. I am 66 years old and I only just realised a couple of years ago that John sings ‘Bob Robert’ in Dr Robert. That lady Martha was so right. Listening to their music surprises me more each time!

By: paco

paco — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:08:43 +0000

There is definitely at least a single electric guitar included in the final mix, strumming, along with the orchestration at mid-point and to the outra.

By: Billy Baroo

Billy Baroo — Fri, 12 May 2017 02:56:34 +0000

I gave a street pianist a dollar and he ask me what I wanted to hear. It was the first song that came to my mind. He said “I can’t play that”, so i took the dollar back.

By: jason willcocks

jason willcocks — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 04:23:40 +0000

This underrated song, probably because of its rather peculiar lyrics, is to me nevertheless one of the very best melodically and harmonically in its unusual structure and long, soaring lines in the two part bridge. An absolute favourite.

By: J Neo Marvin

J Neo Marvin — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:20:49 +0000

Is she silly?

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:27:11 +0000

Just saw Sir Paul in concert last night. Grew up loving the Beatles then PM and the Wings and so on. Always loved the song Martha My Dear. I have an Old Enhlish sheepdog and found out a year later the song was for his dog. These truly are the most loving fabulous dogs. It’s easy to see why he wrote a song for her. However he didn’t groom her very well lol.

By: dave g

dave g — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 14:19:09 +0000

“Juneau I love you still…”

By: Ian Walsh

Ian Walsh — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 05:40:38 +0000

“Most of the Goon Show orchestra members had received quite a few cheques from the BBC for repeat transmissions over the years. Freddy, Stan, and I had done a lot of those sessions”

http://www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk/stories?id=369

http://henrybebop.co.uk/calvert.htm

Leon Calvert, Stanley Reynolds, Ronnie Hughes: trumpets
Leon Calvert: flugelhorn
Tony Tunstall: French horn
Ted Barker: trombone
Alf Reece: tuba

By: BeatleKen

BeatleKen — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:16:34 +0000

Ive seen an article,will try n find it to state the facts,that there was a session drummer on this song.

By: Andre

Andre — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:48:17 +0000

I always heard the lines “..you have always been my inspiration…” “…don’t forget me..” as msgs to Jane Asher.

By: 2much4mymirror

2much4mymirror — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:39:19 +0000

Brilliant song. Such a sprightly effervescent melody, and full of a kind of wit that seems a throwback to Noel Coward or Vaudeville (“When you find yourself in the thick of it/help yourself to a bit of what is all around you/silly girl!”). I seem to remember reading that at least some of the intricate piano parts were taken from a classical piece. Can anyone shed light on that?

By: OldFartBassPlayer Walt

OldFartBassPlayer Walt — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:58:30 +0000

if you listen how the guitar fits in, gently adding color to
the piano rhythm, it sounds more like a George-thing.
Paul’s playing seemed flashier, more in-your-face, while
Georgie is a chameleon, fitting into whatever setting he’s
thrown into.

By: Martha

Martha — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:44:23 +0000

When I was younger I belived that this song was written for me 😀

By: Silly Girl

Silly Girl — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:10:11 +0000

This is the song I automatically think of when I think piano song. I mean, it makes sense because it was written for piano, but it doesn’t make sense because the piano’s only the intro on the record.
My favourite line, very quotable: “Silly girl” 🙂