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Let Me Take You Down Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields Forever

Jonathan Cott

The conception, creation, recording, and significance of the Beatles’ “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” John Lennon wrote “Strawberry Fields Forever” in Almería, Spain, in fall 1966, and in November, in response to that song, Paul McCartney wrote “Penny Lane” at his home in London. A cul...

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This Beatles song featured a Mellotron flute sample in its intro, showcasing the early use of sampling technology.

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And if you want to hear a classic example of the Mellotron flute.

— Episode: Selects: How Music Sampling Works

Episode: Selects: How Music Sampling Works

This Beatles song featured a Mellotron flute sample in its intro, showcasing the early use of sampling technology.

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And if you want to hear a classic example of the Mellotron flute.

Aqualung. No. Ready? Aqualung.

That was the intro for the Beatles Strawberry Fields and that was Paul McCartney playing the flute sample of the Mellotron on the Mellotron.

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