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Beatles compositions by other artists
The Beatles have an impressive catalog of their own, but through the years, many of their compositions were also given to other artists who recorded the "Beatles song" themselves, often reaching resounding success with the track. These are interesting because many of these songs were never officially recorded by the Beatles (sometimes not even a home demo) and can only be heard through these other artists' releases.
Some of the titles listed below have been recorded by the Beatles, but their "cover versions" have had a life of their own and were therefore deemed important for this list (Del Shannon's "from Me To You" for example was released within a few days of the original Beatles record-if not a few days before). **Please note that other contributions do exist, but they are not listed here because no Canadian pressings were made.
The Beatles playing for other artists
The Beatles (or individual members) have also, more often than we think, contributed to other artists' recordings by producing, playing an instrument or providing vocals in a song (or throughout a whole album). This was often done without any offical credits on the record, or under a pseudonym (Paul Ramone, A. Smith, James Webb, L'angelo misterioso, etc.), either way, most often going unnoticed. Here is a list of Canadian releases where at least one member of the Beatles appears as a guest on another artist's record. **Again, please note that other contributions do exist, but they are not listed here because no Canadian pressings were made.
The Silkie
Donovan
The Rolling Stones
The Beach Boys
Donovan
James Taylor
James Taylor
Cream
Jackie Lomax
Jack Bruce
Doris Troy
Other Beatles Related Records
The Carefress
Joyce Germain
Grapefruit
Lonnie Donnegan
The Merseyboys
Mary Hopkin
George Martin Discs
As a producer, George Martin was involved in almost all Beatles recordings, but he also had a musical career of his own. In no small feat, he produced one of the first electronic music track in 1962 under the pseudonym Ray Cathode, before he even met the Beatles. Although, he is much more renowned today for his instrumental music, often used in movie soundtracks. Here below is a list of all known Canadian pressings featuring George Martin as a recording artist.
