Who wrote the melody for In My Life by The Beatles?
John Lennon claimed he wrote most of the melody for In My Life. Paul McCartney argued that he composed the entire tune himself.
Questions about In My Life
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the piano solo bridge recorded for In My Life by The Beatles?
The solo was recorded on the 22nd of October with the tape running at half speed to achieve a unique timbre resembling a harpsichord.
What album did In My Life by The Beatles appear on in 1965?
The song appeared on their 1965 studio album Rubber Soul and is described as John Lennon's first real major piece of work about his own life.
How did Rolling Stone rank In My Life by The Beatles in 2004?
Rolling Stone ranked it number 23 on its 2004 list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and placed it fifth on their list of the Beatles' 100 Greatest Songs.
Why does the piano solo in In My Life sound like a harpsichord?
George Martin recorded the solo with the tape running at half speed so that when played back at normal pace the piano was twice as fast and an octave higher.