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Episode 171: “Hey Jude” by the Beatles

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Beatles' White Album: Recording Process and George Martin's Absence

This chapter discusses the recording process of the Beatles' album 'The White Album' and the role of producer George Martin. It highlights how Martin's absence during the recording of certain tracks allowed his assistant, Chris Thomas, to take over as the producer. The chapter also mentions the notable tracks that were recorded during Martin's absence and briefly mentions the future career of Chris Thomas.

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