Sir George Martin is the most successful and most influential record producer of all time. This statement of fact is supported by the unparalleled worldwide success of the recordings he produced between 1950 and 1998 - and the universal regard for the artistic breakthroughs he achieved in his career - especially in his recording of The Beatles between 1962 and 1970.

In October 1998, Universal Music released his final recording as a producer - "In My Life" - an album of Beatles songs arranged and produced by Sir George and performed by an all-star ensemble of some of the world's greatest entertainers.

The breadth of musical styles on the album - and the eclectic mixture of stars who came together to honour him and perform his favorite compositions by the Beatles - is a very apt finale to his career...