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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2024 · 31 MIN

Thank You Girl - Episode 16

from The Beatles: Note By Note

In this episode, Peter and Kenyon discuss "Thank You Girl," a Beatles track written by Lennon and McCartney in 1963. Originally titled "Thank You Little Girl," the song was created as a tribute to the band's fans following the success of "Please Please Me." The hosts dive into the song’s collaborative writing process, its lively harmonica overdubs performed by a sick John Lennon, and Ringo Starr's energetic drum fills. They also explore the recording techniques used by engineer Norman Smith, which marked a shift in how the Beatles' sound was captured. While "Thank You Girl" is a B-side, it holds significance as a reflection of the Beatles’ early gratitude towards their fanbase and the evolution of their recording process. Peter and Kenyon share personal reflections on the track's energy, its pop sensibilities, and its place within the Beatles’ catalog, making this a fun and insightful episode.Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Peter and Kenyon discuss "Thank You Girl," a Beatles track written by Lennon and McCartney in 1963. Originally titled "Thank You Little Girl," the song was created as a tribute to the band's fans following the success of "Please Please Me." The hosts dive into the song’s collaborative writing process, its lively harmonica overdubs performed by a sick John Lennon, and Ringo Starr's energetic drum fills. They also explore the recording techniques used by engineer Norman Smith, which marked a shift in how the Beatles' sound was captured. While "Thank You Girl" is a B-side, it holds significance as a reflection of the Beatles’ early gratitude towards their fanbase and the evolution of their recording process. Peter and Kenyon share personal reflections on the track's energy, its pop sensibilities, and its place within the Beatles’ catalog, making this a fun and insightful episode.Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notebynoteseries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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