All You Need Is Ears: The Inside Personal Story of the Genius Who Created the Beatles, Martin George, Hornsby Jeremy

In All You Need is Ears, legendary Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated record producer George Martin shares tales from his life and musical career with the Fab Four.

George, he said, I dont know if youd be interested, but theres a chap whos come in with a tape of a group he runs. They havent got a recording contract, and I wonder if youd like to see him and listen to what hes got?

Certainly, I said, Im willing to listen to anything. Ask him to come and see me.

OK, I will. His names Brian Epstein . . .

George Martin spotted the Beatles talent, and recorded and produced The Fab Four from the start right through to The Beatles Anthology. Often called the fifth Beatle, Martin not only produced but also arranged some of the bands most iconic and distinctive songs, including Yesterday. In this witty and charming autobiography, Martin describes exactly what it was like to work in the studio with the Beatles--from their first audition (and his decision to scrap Pete Best on drums) to the wild experimentation of Sgt. Pepper, complete with sound effects, animal noises, and full orchestras in evening dress at the direct request of Paul McCartney.

All You Need Is Ears is an intimate insiders look at the most important pop group of all time, and how they made the music that changed the world: its an inimitable look at the Beatles creative process, and at the interplay of genius and practical improvisation that gave them their sound. Its an indispensable read for Beatle lovers and anyone interested in how the world of popular music really works.