Here, There, and Everywhere

Paul was the primary composer of Here, There and Everywhere. It was written and recorded for the 1966 album release, Revolver. Paul, John and George Martin have all expressed a high opinion of this song. Paul says it is his favorite composition, and it is widely viewed as his best love song ever. In 2000, "Mojo" dubbed it the 4th greatest song of all time. Paul's lead vocal is double-tracked, and he is heard playing acoustic guitar and bass. John and George provide back-up vocals, and George plays lead guitar, as usual. Ringo is on the drums. All four contribute finger snaps. Here, There and Everywhere is a simple melody with an uncomplicated structure, plain lyrics, and a lush arrangement that depends on the fullness of the backing vocals. Paul himself said he was looking for a "Beach Boys" sound for the harmonies, and his vocal line was something in the style of Marianne Faithfull, whom he admired. Paul recalls that he wrote this song out by John Lennon's swimming pool. He was waiting for John to wake up.