12 Beatles hits producer George Martin played key role in shaping
By The Associated Press
Published: March 11, 2016, 6:07am
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The Beatles captured the hearts and ears of a generation with music that continues to resonate today. Here are 12 hits by the Beatles, produced by George Martin, who died Tuesday and whose contributions ranged far beyond the traditional producer role, from arranging to composing to playing instruments:
• “Please Please Me” (1962): After “Love Me Do,” this was the song that rocketed the Beatles to fame on both sides of the Atlantic.
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