Timeline
Session Oct 04, 1965 • Recording "Eight Days A Week"
Article Oct 09, 1965 • The Beatles attend a party for the launch of Lionel Bart's "Twang!!"
Session Oct 11, 1965 • Marianne Faithfull records "Yesterday"
Single Oct 11, 1965 • "Kansas City / Boys" by The Beatles released in the US
Session Oct 12, 1965 • Recording "Run For Your Life", "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"
On this day, Marianne Faithfull recorded a cover version of Paul McCartney’s song “Yesterday“. Paul attended the session and met with producer and arranger Mike Leander.
Marianne’s recording charted in the UK, but was outsold by the competing version released by Matt Monro.
On November 1, Marianne Faithfull took part in the recording of the television special The Music Of Lennon and McCartney. During the programme, Paul began singing “Yesterday“, with Marianne taking over the lead vocal after a few seconds.
The connection with Mike Leander would later resurface in March 1967, when Paul asked him to arrange the score for “She’s Leaving Home“, as George Martin was unavailable at the time.
Session activities
Staff
Musicians
- Performed by : Marianne Faithfull
Production staff
- Mike Leander : Producer
