Another Girl

The recording of Another Girl began on February 15, 1965, immediately upon McCartney's return from his trip. It was the first day of work for the soundtrack of their film *Help!*, and this piece was the second to be tackled, after Ticket to Ride. In EMI's Studio Two, under the production of George Martin, they achieved a solid foundation in a single take. What's distinctive here is that McCartney took on the lead vocals and bass, while John Lennon and George Harrison contributed backing vocals and rhythm guitars. Later, additional layers were added: McCartney doubled his vocals, and Lennon added more backing vocals. An interesting detail is that George Harrison attempted to record a guitar flourish for the outro, making ten takes, of which the seventh was considered the best, although it was ultimately not included in the final mix. The lead guitar, which presented challenges for Harrison, was recorded the following day by McCartney himself with his Epiphone Casino guitar. The song is characterized by its fast, swinging rhythm, with vocal harmonies that flow directly into the verses, built on chord progressions the band commonly employed at the time. The bridge introduces an abrupt key change, rising a minor third, and features three-part vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic that contrasts the apparent threat of the verse with a sweeter tribute to the "other girl." It is notable that in this song, Lennon sings the highest harmony, an uncommon role for him within the characteristic three-part harmonies of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison.