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What was George Martin's role in making famous Beatles songs musically?
What was George Martin's role in making famous Beatles songs musically?
During which war did George Martin enlist in the Royal Navy?
During which war did George Martin enlist in the Royal Navy?
Where did George Martin receive a veterans grant and attend?
Where did George Martin receive a veterans grant and attend?
Which drummer did George Martin replace Pete Best with?
Which drummer did George Martin replace Pete Best with?
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Who did George Martin work closely with in production, forming a symbiotic relationship?
Who did George Martin work closely with in production, forming a symbiotic relationship?
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In whose opinion did George Martin leave an indelible mark?
In whose opinion did George Martin leave an indelible mark?
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What is George Martin commonly referred to as?
What is George Martin commonly referred to as?
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In which year did the album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
In which year did the album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
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Which of the following statements about George Martin is true?
Which of the following statements about George Martin is true?
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At what age did George Martin compose his first piano piece, 'The Spider's Dance'?
At what age did George Martin compose his first piano piece, 'The Spider's Dance'?
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Where did George Martin study piano and oboe after the war?
Where did George Martin study piano and oboe after the war?
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What instrument did George Martin play in local bands to earn money after graduating from Guildhall?
What instrument did George Martin play in local bands to earn money after graduating from Guildhall?
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Which label did George Martin join as an assistant in November 1950?
Which label did George Martin join as an assistant in November 1950?
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Which artist's instrumental cover produced by George Martin made it to no. 3 on the British charts in 1953?
Which artist's instrumental cover produced by George Martin made it to no. 3 on the British charts in 1953?
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"Despite these early breakthroughs, Martin resented EMI's preference in the early 1950s for which type of records instead of the new longer-playing formats?"
"Despite these early breakthroughs, Martin resented EMI's preference in the early 1950s for which type of records instead of the new longer-playing formats?"
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"What was George Martin's primary instrument of study during his time at Guildhall?"
"What was George Martin's primary instrument of study during his time at Guildhall?"
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How was George Martin influenced during his time with a locally popular dance band?
How was George Martin influenced during his time with a locally popular dance band?
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What was the reason for Martin's desperation to issue 'She Loves You' on the small, independent Swan Records?
What was the reason for Martin's desperation to issue 'She Loves You' on the small, independent Swan Records?
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Why did Martin and the Beatles resent Capitol's treatment of their records?
Why did Martin and the Beatles resent Capitol's treatment of their records?
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What major change occurred in the treatment of Beatle albums when the band signed a new contract with EMI in January 1967?
What major change occurred in the treatment of Beatle albums when the band signed a new contract with EMI in January 1967?
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What was one of the key reasons for Martin's departure from EMI in August 1965?
What was one of the key reasons for Martin's departure from EMI in August 1965?
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What did Martin name his new company modeled on the Associated London Scripts cooperative of comedy writers?
What did Martin name his new company modeled on the Associated London Scripts cooperative of comedy writers?
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What business arrangement did Martin negotiate with EMI for AIR records?
What business arrangement did Martin negotiate with EMI for AIR records?
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What was the reaction of the music press to Martin's departure from EMI and foundation of AIR?
What was the reaction of the music press to Martin's departure from EMI and foundation of AIR?
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How did Wood attempt to lure Martin back to EMI in 1969?
How did Wood attempt to lure Martin back to EMI in 1969?
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What was the first British no. 1 hit produced by George Martin at Parlophone?
What was the first British no. 1 hit produced by George Martin at Parlophone?
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Which Liverpool music act was the first to have their first three singles top the charts under George Martin's production?
Which Liverpool music act was the first to have their first three singles top the charts under George Martin's production?
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What was the initial reaction in the UK to Paul Hanford's cover of 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini' produced by George Martin?
What was the initial reaction in the UK to Paul Hanford's cover of 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini' produced by George Martin?
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What was the Beatles' Cavern Club associate whom George Martin agreed to sign with Parlophone?
What was the Beatles' Cavern Club associate whom George Martin agreed to sign with Parlophone?
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Which song, produced by George Martin, became the top-selling British single by a female artist in the 1960s?
Which song, produced by George Martin, became the top-selling British single by a female artist in the 1960s?
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What did George Martin produce for Paul Gadd in 1961, who later became known as Gary Glitter?
What did George Martin produce for Paul Gadd in 1961, who later became known as Gary Glitter?
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Which Liverpool music act released 'Ferry Cross the Mersey' under George Martin's production?
Which Liverpool music act released 'Ferry Cross the Mersey' under George Martin's production?
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What instrument did George Martin struggle to add to Parlophone's repertoire?
What instrument did George Martin struggle to add to Parlophone's repertoire?
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In what year did George Martin collaborate with Maddalena Fagandini to create two electronic singles released as records by Ray Cathode?
In what year did George Martin collaborate with Maddalena Fagandini to create two electronic singles released as records by Ray Cathode?
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'Nellie the Elephant', a well-known children's song, was produced by George Martin in which year?
'Nellie the Elephant', a well-known children's song, was produced by George Martin in which year?
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'Hello Little Girl' and 'I'm In Love', both covers of Lennon–McCartney songs, were released under George Martin's production by which music act?
'Hello Little Girl' and 'I'm In Love', both covers of Lennon–McCartney songs, were released under George Martin's production by which music act?
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Which Liverpool music act's first single under George Martin's production was a cover of a Beatles song?
Which Liverpool music act's first single under George Martin's production was a cover of a Beatles song?
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What was the name of the spoof album that George Martin issued on his label Parlophone?
What was the name of the spoof album that George Martin issued on his label Parlophone?
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Which BBC radio comedy stars did George Martin work with on a parody version of 'Unchained Melody'?
Which BBC radio comedy stars did George Martin work with on a parody version of 'Unchained Melody'?
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What was the title of the first British comedy LP created in a recording studio, recognized for its critical and commercial successes?
What was the title of the first British comedy LP created in a recording studio, recognized for its critical and commercial successes?
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What effect did George Martin frequently use on comedy records to experiment with recording techniques, which was also used on several Beatles records?
What effect did George Martin frequently use on comedy records to experiment with recording techniques, which was also used on several Beatles records?
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What did George Martin seek but fail to obtain in his three-year contract renewal in 1959?
What did George Martin seek but fail to obtain in his three-year contract renewal in 1959?
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Who was George Martin's rival A&R director at EMI's Columbia Records label?
Who was George Martin's rival A&R director at EMI's Columbia Records label?
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What American recording company did EMI purchase in 1955 which caused conflicts for George Martin and his EMI A&R colleagues?
What American recording company did EMI purchase in 1955 which caused conflicts for George Martin and his EMI A&R colleagues?
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What did George Martin advocate for regarding the Beatles' royalty rate?
What did George Martin advocate for regarding the Beatles' royalty rate?
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'In My Life' by the Beatles features which experimental effect used by George Martin?
'In My Life' by the Beatles features which experimental effect used by George Martin?
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'That Was the Week That Was' was a satirical BBC TV show produced by David Frost, recorded in front of which type of audience?
'That Was the Week That Was' was a satirical BBC TV show produced by David Frost, recorded in front of which type of audience?
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'An African Incident' was a 1957 episode of which popular radio show featuring Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers?
'An African Incident' was a 1957 episode of which popular radio show featuring Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers?
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What river is referenced in the spoof album 'Bridge on the River Wye'?
What river is referenced in the spoof album 'Bridge on the River Wye'?
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What was the royalty rate agreed upon for the Beatles' recording contract with Parlophone?
What was the royalty rate agreed upon for the Beatles' recording contract with Parlophone?
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Which song did Martin consider 'dreary' and in need of being sped up during the early Beatles sessions?
Which song did Martin consider 'dreary' and in need of being sped up during the early Beatles sessions?
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Who was asked to play tambourine and maracas during the recording of 'Love Me Do'?
Who was asked to play tambourine and maracas during the recording of 'Love Me Do'?
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What did George Harrison reply when asked if there was anything he personally did not like during the recording session?
What did George Harrison reply when asked if there was anything he personally did not like during the recording session?
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What suggestion did George Martin make after 'Love Me Do' steadily climbed in the British charts?
What suggestion did George Martin make after 'Love Me Do' steadily climbed in the British charts?
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Who did George Martin consider to be 'probably the finest rock drummer in the world today'?
Who did George Martin consider to be 'probably the finest rock drummer in the world today'?
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What song did Martin direct Epstein to find a good publisher for?
What song did Martin direct Epstein to find a good publisher for?
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Study Notes
- George Martin, producer and musician, played significant role in making famous Beatles songs musically
- Enlisted in Royal Navy during World War Two, became aerial observer and commissioned officer
- Received veterans grant, attended Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- Began publishing music, experimented with strange sound effects
- First impression of Beatles was not positive
- Gave them an hour in the studio, initially unconvinced by their music
- Replaced Pete Best with Ringo and had session drummer Andy White play on Love Me Do
- Charm and charisma of the Beatles won him over
- Produced numerous Beatles songs, began to lose hearing later in life
- Worked closely with son Giles Martin, began symbiotic relationship in production
- Prideful of his work, saw his contribution differently than fans
- left an indelible mark on Paul McCartney and British music
- Paul McCartney: "George Martin left an indelible mark on my soul and the history of British music. He was the most generous, intelligent and musical person I have ever had the pleasure to know."
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Test your knowledge on the influential role of George Martin in producing and shaping the music of the Beatles. Learn about his journey from the Royal Navy to becoming a renowned producer, and his lasting impact on British music.
