Who played drums on strawberry fields forever?

Ringo Starr
McCartney played Mellotron, which, following Lennon’s lead, the other three Beatles had acquired their own examples of, through Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder. Harrison also played electric guitar, emphasising a bass line beside Lennon’s rhythm, and Ringo Starr played drums.

Did Ringo play drums on Strawberry Fields?

Take one of ‘Strawberry Fields’ was recorded on 24 November. The backing track had Mellotron played by Paul McCartney in the introduction and coda, and bass guitar in the rest of the song; John Lennon on lead vocals, George Harrison playing electric guitars; and Ringo Starr on drums.

What instrument is in strawberry fields forever?

the Mellotron
The Beatles used the Mellotron on “Strawberry Fields Forever” and The Moody Blues used it on several songs, including “Tuesday Afternoon.” But Visconti says the Mellotron wasn’t really built for the road.

Who wrote the Beatles song Good Morning Good Morning?

John Lennon
Paul McCartney
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Did Paul McCartney play drums on the White Album?

McCartney played drums on a few tracks on the White Album (‘Dear Prudence’, ‘Back in the USSR’, ‘Martha My Dear’ and ‘Wild Honey Pie’), he contributed some percussion on Abbey Road,…

When did the Beatles start recording Strawberry Fields Forever?

The Beatles began recording “Strawberry Fields Forever” on 24 November 1966. It was the band’s first recording session since completing Revolver, in June, and marked the start of recording for what became the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Why did Paul McCartney write so much of Sgt Pepper?

According to the musicologist Walter Everett, Sgt. Pepper marks the beginning of McCartney’s ascendancy as the Beatles’ dominant creative force. He wrote more than half of the album’s material while asserting increasing control over the recording of his compositions.

How many tracks did the Beatles use on Abbey Road?

Abbey Road was The Beatles’ first album to be recorded exclusively using 8-track technology. The greater flexibility in the studio allowed them to experiment with arrangements and instrumentation, although the group mostly recorded with their customary restraint. We never got past eight-track.