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Old 09-16-2008, 01:44 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I think i may have to go with 'Eleanor Rigby'. It was such an unusual track for it's time and is a classic case of quality not quantity (in terms of instruments used).
Just listening to the instrumental version of it shows how remarkable a track Eleanor Rigby was. Lovely strings throughout.

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Also it is one of the few instances when lyrical content greatly enhances the composition.
Life On Mars by Bowie would also be included. So much genius going on behind the vocals by the orchestra.
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