Recorded on Feb. 20^th 1965, “That Means A Lot” has a special place in Beatles history as one of the few songs that up until the “Anthology” series had been truly unreleased.  Written by Paul during the sessions for the “Help” album, this song was put to tape but never given a second thought about placing it on the album.  It sat in the vaults until 1984 when it was almost released on the aborted “Sessions” album, but in an inferior mock-stereo mix by Geoff Emerick (who should have been crucified for the damage he did during these mixing sessions).  When the “Anthology” series came about all EMI/Beatles did was pull out this inferior “Sessions” mix and that is the version we know today.

This week we have another look at “That Means A Lot”.  These first 3 tracks come from a remake session on March 30th, where they actually tried it again!  The last comes from the original take 1 on Feb. 20th.  First we have a little piece:

"Take 20"

Then, a complete take:

"Take 21”

Announced by Paul as a “test” this may be the WORST bit of playing by the Beatles EVER put on tape:

"Test"

Lastly, the released version, from Feb 20th, without reverb/echo:

"dry mix"