My OP was to recognize George Martin and what he accomplished with what he had, no more, no less. I highly respected the mans abilities and success. The Lacy J. Dalton tune 16th avenue tune has a line "God Bless The boys who make the noise on 16th avenue. So true, those folks behind the artists who arrange, produce and play do not often get the credit they deserve. Having experienced studio time myself I'll stand on that opinion.
