hacking out a song for someone." (Barry Miles. Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now). The Beatles recorded "Misery" on 11 February 1963 (marathon session) in 11 takes. Norman Smith was the engineer. George Martin played the piano solo, which was added at a later date, and preferred recording this onto the recorded track at half speed an octave below which would then sound correct at normal speed. Release British LP: Please Please Me American LP: Introducing... The Beatles British EP: The Beatles (No. 1) Personnel John Lennon – lead vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar Paul McCartney – lead vocals, bass guitar George Harrison – lead guitar Ringo Starr – drums George Martin – piano Personnel per MacDonald Cover versions Charts Notes References 1960s ballads 1963 songs The Beatles songs Song recordings produced by George Martin Songs written by Lennon–McCartney Songs published by Northern Songs Torch songs