Musical artistry beyond Fab 4

“George Martin made the greatest band in history so much greater. And in the end, what he really produced was magic,” writer David Wild posted on Twitter late Tuesday after it was announced the producer, known for his groundbreaking collaboration with the Beatles, had died. ¶ Wild’s words are just one of the countless tributes that have come in for Martin, and while his work with the Beatles is remarkable and universally beloved, it would be unfair to overlook his contributions to pop that go beyond the Fab Four. Here are five tunes produced by Martin that are worth revisiting today:

“Say Say Say,” Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

This hit collaboration between Martin’s longtime collaborator and an ascendant King of Pop appeared on McCartney’s 1983 album “Pipes of Peace.” The song sold more than 1 million copies. Martin also produced another hit duet for McCartney, the 1982 track featuring Stevie Wonder, “Ebony and Ivory.”

“Goldfinger,” Shirley Bassey

Composed by John Barry with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, this track from the 1964 film of the same name is maybe the signature track to open a Bond film.

“The Reason,” Celine Dion

Released in 1997, this sweeping ballad was the other side to the single of Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.” It was co- written by Carole King and features orchestral f lourishes.

“Candle in the Wind 1997,” Elton John

This song originally appeared on John’s 1973 album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” but Martin came on as producer of its 1997 re- release in a tribute to the late Princess Diana.

“Alfie,” Cilla Black

Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this song was performed by U. K. vocalist — and Brian Epstein client — Cilla Black for the soundtrack of the 1966 film of the same name.