In My Life

In My Life is a song by The Beatles, written by John Lennon, and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It is often ranked amongst the best Beatles songs by fans and critics, and it has been voted Best All-Time Song On Earth.

Recording
In My Life was recorded on October 18, 1965. Lennon asked George Martin to play a piano solo. Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece, which he was not able to play at the song's tempo. The solo was recorded on October 22, 1965 at half-tempo (one octave lower), and the tape speed was doubled for the final recording.

Personnel

 * John Lennon - double-tracked vocal, rhythm guitar


 * Paul McCartney - harmony vocal, bass guitar, electric piano


 * George Harrison - harmony vocal, lead guitar


 * Ringo Starr - drums, tambourine, bells


 * George Martin - piano