George Martin - In My Life (1998)

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In My Life is a 1998 album compiled and produced by Sir George Martin.

The CD is composed almost entirely of cover versions of The Beatles songs which George Martin produced originally.

Beatles producer George Martin was hanging up his earphones after several decades of making legendary recordings, and decided to make one more where he called all the shots.

Settling on a selection of Beatles tunes he had originally produced, he set about pairing up unlikely accomplices with specific tunes and arrangements in mind. The results are in the true George Martin orchestrated tradition, with several interesting twists and turns along the way.

Kicking off with a surreal duet between Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin on "Come Together," other highlights include Goldie Hawn's giggly nightclub chanteuse reading of "A Hard Day's Night," Jeff Beck's majestic playing on "A Day in the Life," Jim Carrey's energetic take on "I Am the Walrus," and Sean Connery's reflective album closer, "In My Life."

Tracks from Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Billy Connolly, Vanessa-Mae, and John Williams (and Martin himself conducting) complete this well-done "tribute within a tribute" swan song.

1. "Come Together" – 4:37
• Featuring Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin on vocals
2. "A Hard Day's Night" – 3:24
• Featuring Goldie Hawn on keyboards and vocals
3. "A Day in the Life" – 4:44
• An instrumental version, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar
4. "Here, There and Everywhere" – 3:18
• Featuring Céline Dion on vocals
5. "Because" – 3:18
• Featuring Vanessa-Mae on violin
6. "I Am the Walrus" – 4:31
• Featuring Jim Carrey on vocals
7. "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison) – 3:30
• Featuring guitarist John Williams
8. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" – 2:58
• Featuring Billy Connolly on vocals
9. "The Pepperland Suite" (George Martin) – 6:19
• Originally appeared in 1969 album Yellow Submarine, with new arrangements
10. "Golden Slumbers"/"Carry That Weight"/"The End" – 5:38
• Featuring Phil Collins on drums, percussion and vocals
11. "Friends and Lovers" (George Martin) – 2:24
12. "In My Life" – 2:29
• Featuring Sean Connery on lead spoken word vocal
13. "Ticket to Ride" – 3:56
• Featuring the Meninas Cantoras de Petropolis on vocals, only included in the South American release
14. "Blackbird" – 2:59
• Featuring Bonnie Pink on keyboards and vocals, only included in the Japanese release

All songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, except where noted.

Label - MCA Records