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In the early days of their career, Martin showed hesitance regarding The Beatles’ songwriting capabilities. He suggested that they record Mitch Murray’s "How Do You Do It" for their first single, convinced of its hit potential. However, the band firmly rejected this idea, not wanting to craft a reputation built on someone else's work. Consequently, the song was passed on to Jerry and the Pacemakers, who enjoyed success with it. While Martin identified a potential hit, he underestimated the Beatles' desire to make their mark with original material.