Episode 049: “Like Dreamers Do”

Before The Beatles were a household name, before “Love Me Do,” there was Like Dreamers Do—a teenage composition by Paul McCartney that became one of their earliest calling cards. In this episode, we explore the song’s unusual journey through the Decca audition and into the EMI offices, where it played a quiet but crucial role in landing the Beatles their deal with Parlophone.

We also look at the overlooked role of George Martin—not just as a producer, but as a man navigating a personal crisis. His affair with secretary Judy Lockhart Smith and his tense position at Parlophone intersected with the band’s arrival in surprising ways.

Through early demos, context from the Merseybeat scene, and a discussion about Paul’s songwriting at the time, we trace how Like Dreamers Do helped turn possibility into destiny—even if the band never officially released it during their prime.

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