On this day in Beatles History...May 30, 1966

50 years ago today The Beatles release the Paperback Writer single backed with the song Rain in the USA.  Although the song was released with the standard writing credit of Lennon / McCartney, it is generally believed that the song was written primarily by Paul.  In the studio, the song was recorded in just two takes.  A new method of recording the bass guitar was used on this song because John wanted the bass to sound louder and more powerful like the bass on Wilson Pickett records.  The single went to #1 in several countries around the world including the USA and UK.