Eddie Thornton

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BEATLES PLUS JAZZMEN

IT’S Ringo, Paul, George and John week! And in this week of “Paperback Writer” (it’s out tomorrow, Friday), comes the news the Beatles have recorded an LP track with top British jazzmen.

Georgie Fame advised the Beatles on the best musicians available that would “think Beatle”. On the session were Ian Hamer, Les Condon and Eddie Thornton (trumpets), Alan Branscombe and Peter Coe (tenors).

Trumpeter Les Condon told the MM of his reaction to working on a Beatle date: “Interesting and unusual — I’ve never done a session quite like it before. The tune was a rhythm-and-bluesish sort of thing — we were only on one number which they had recorded previously. Apparently they felt it needed something extra. That’s why we were there. The arrangement? Well, they didn’t have a thing written down. We just listened to what they’d done and got an idea of what they wanted. Then we went ahead from there and gradually built up an arrangement. We tried a few things, and Paul McCartney – he’s really the prime mover who gets everyone at it — and recording manager George Martin decided between them what would be used. But most of it went right the first time. Ian and I jotted down some voicings but everybody chipped in and credit for the arrangement must be evenly divided. I suggested something for the trumpets for an ending, and we dubbed that on. They didn’t think it was quite strong enough, so we dubbed it on with the three trumpets again. You’ll really be hearing six trumpets in that coda. It was the most relaxed session I’ve ever been on. The Beatles all seemed very nice fellows. And do you know what? They didn’t tell us anything. They kept asking things.

From Melody Maker – June 11, 1966
From Melody Maker – June 11, 1966

Last updated on January 11, 2023

Sessions


Recording and mixing "Got to Get You Into My Life"

May 18, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)

Albums, EPs & singles which Eddie Thornton contributed to


Revolver (US Mono)

By The Beatles • Official album

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (US Stereo)

By The Beatles • Official album

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (UK Mono)

By The Beatles • LP

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (UK Stereo)

By The Beatles • LP

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (UK Mono - first pressing)

By The Beatles • LP

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (Mono - 2009 remaster)

By The Beatles • Official album

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (Stereo - 2009 remaster)

By The Beatles • Official album

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (2014 reissue)

By The Beatles • Official album

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


Revolver (UK Mono - 2014 vinyl)

By The Beatles • LP

Contribution: Trumpet • 1 songs


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