An engineer who worked with the Beatles during the productions of "Revolver," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," and other albums describes his innovative recording techniques, and shares his insights into the band's creative processes.

"Previously published as a Gotham Books hardcover edition, March 2006"--t.p. verso. Includes index.

1966 -- HIdden treasure -- Number three Abbey Road -- Meeting the Beatles -- Early sessions -- Beatlemania -- A hard day's night -- Innovation and invention : the making of Revolver -- It's wonderful to be here, it's certainly a thrill : Sgt. Pepper begins -- A masterpiece takes shape : the Pepper concept -- All you need is love-- and a long vacation -- The day I quite : the making of the White album -- The calm after the storm : life after the White album -- An anvil, a bed, and three gunslingers : the making of Abbey Road -- And in the end : the final stroll across Abbey Road -- Fixing a hole : the Apple years -- Drainage, lizards and monsoons : the making of Band on the run -- Life after the Beatles : from Elvis to the Anthologies -- I read the news toady, oh boy.