21 APRIL 1966
The Beatles were in the studio on this day recording 'Taxman', George Harrison's song in the vein of 'I Got You' and 'Somebody Help Me', This song featured a stunning guitar solo by McCartney, possibly inspired by Jeff Beck's Indian style on the Yardbirds' 'Shapes of Things'.
The lyrics centred on George's less-than-spiritual dislike of being in the top tax bracket in Britain, and marked his steady progress as a songwriter. 'Taxman' was used as the opening track on the 'Revolver' album.
