Written by: Johnson Recorded: 14 August; 18 October 1964 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith A staple of The Beatles' live act for some years, Mr Moonlight was recorded by the group during sessions for their fourth LP, Beatles For Sale. The song was written by Roy Lee Johnson. The first known recording was by blues pianist Piano Red, recording as Dr Feelgood and the Interns. It was released as the b-side of Dr Feelgood, a minor R&B hit in 1962. In the studio The Beatles attempted the song twice in the studio in 1964. The first time was on 14 August, when they re… read more
Written by: Johnson Recorded: 14 August; 18 October 1964 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith A staple of The Beatles' live act for so… read more
Written by: Johnson Recorded: 14 August; 18 October 1964 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith A staple of The Beatles' live act for some years, Mr Moonlight was recorded b… read more
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With the line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time. The group was integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard roc… read more
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With the line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time. The group… read more