Martha My Dear (remastered 2009) May 2026

For decades, many listeners assumed the song was a coded message to McCartney’s ex-fiancée, , who had recently ended their engagement. However, McCartney has consistently clarified that the primary inspiration was his beloved Old English Sheepdog, Martha . This shift in perspective transforms the "silly girl" of the lyrics from a romantic partner into a representation of unconditional, platonic affection. For McCartney, Martha was a "quiet refuge" during the high-stakes chaos of Beatlemania—a companion that even prompted a rare display of sentimentality in the more guarded John Lennon.

"Martha My Dear (Remastered 2009)" is a distinctive Baroque-pop gem from The Beatles' 1968 self-titled double album (The White Album). While it is often mistaken for a conventional love song, it serves as a multifaceted exploration of McCartney’s personal sanctuary and musical ambition during a period of professional fragmentation. Martha My Dear (Remastered 2009)

O autoru

Martha My Dear (Remastered 2009)

Igor Kolarov je rođen 1973. godine u Beogradu i jedan je od najznačajnijih domaćih pisaca za decu i mlade. Objavio je knjige za decu: Hionijine priče (pesme i priče, 2000); Agi i Ema (roman, 2002, nagrada "Politikin Zabavnik"); Priče o skoro svemu (priče, 2005, nagrada "Neven"), Kuća hiljadu maski (roman, 2006; nagrada "Politikin Zabavnik", nagrada "Sima Cucić", nagrada "Mali Princ" za najbolju dečju knjigu u regionu) i druge. Pored navedenih, dobio je i nagradu Zmajevih dečjih igara (2006) za izuzetan stvaralački doprinos savremenom izrazu u književnosti za mlade, kao i Zlatnu značku Kulturno-prosvetne zajednice Srbije (2009) za stvaralački doprinos u širenju kulture.