The studio also tried to pull the cover, because the Beatles were not smiling, and it was only after George Martin intervened that they won the day. Freeman was paid £75 for his work, three times the normal fee.
In an effort to hide the facts, the studio tried to downplay the situation since the Beatles weren't showing any signs of happiness, but George Martin stepped in and helped them secure a win. Freeman was compensated with £75, more than three times what he normally earned.