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Harmonium

Pump organ with free reeds, often associated with Indian and devotional music.

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12
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Five people play harmonium on eleven Beatles recordings. George Martin and John Lennon each plays harmonium on four of them, ahead of Paul McCartney on two. Two of them are credited on one record only, George Harrison (on 'Here Comes the Sun') and Rij Ram Desad (on 'The Inner Light'). Harmoniums run from 1965 to 1969, and 1968 has more of them than any other year, three of the five. Lennon wrote seven of the eleven, well past his usual share of the catalogue.
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George Martin is the most prolific non-Beatle player in the catalogue - credited on 44 different Beatles recordings.

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All Values(5)

#ValueSongs% of total
1George Martin

Classically trained English producer, arranger, and head of EMI's Parlophone label, widely called the 'Fifth Beatle' for his central role in shaping the band's recordings.

4
33.3%
2John Lennon

Co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and vocalist. Lennon's songwriting evolved from raw rock'n'roll through introspective balladry to avant-garde experimentation, often in creative rivalry with McCartney.

4
33.3%
3Paul McCartney

Co-founder, bassist, and vocalist. McCartney's melodic gift and musical versatility drove much of the band's pop appeal, from 'Yesterday' to the Abbey Road medley.

2
16.7%
4George Harrison

Lead guitarist and songwriter. Harrison's contributions grew from early rockabilly licks to sitar-infused spirituality and some of the band's finest songs, including 'Something' and 'Here Comes the Sun'.

1
8.3%
5Rij Ram Desad

Harmonium player credited on a Beatles recording.

1
8.3%