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By late March 1966, the pressure to produce new material mounted, resulting in a series of recording sessions at EMI Studios aimed at creating the landmark album "Revolver." Prior to this, however, the band sought to record a new single that would push their creative boundaries, setting the stage for the fascinating recording of "Paperback Writer."

The Concept and Composition

The idea for "Paperback Writer" originated with Paul McCartney, who envisioned a tongue-in-cheek tale revolving around a man’s desperate attempts to sell his novel to a publisher. The song's musical progression bore similarities to their previous hit "Day Tripper," yet drew on innovative studio techniques that characterized the forthcoming "Revolver" sessions.