'Eleanor Rigby' Sacrificed Marriage For Parents

The Telegraph (UK) ^ | Gary Cleland, Sophie Borland and Richard Savill

[blam]

The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby, 1966.

[massgopguy]

Following the funeral, there will be a show that night, for the benefit of Mr. Kite.

[patriciamary]

May she rest in Peace surrounded by the Love and Light of Our Lord,Amen.

[facedown]

Another report with enlarged photo:

‘Eleanor Rigby’ in sad end

[NewMexLurker]

“..for the benefit of Mr. Kite..”

I can’t explain it even to myself, but that dumb song has always been my favorite Beatles tune.

[Jackknife]

Following the funeral, there will be a show that night, for the benefit of Mr. Kite.

(shamefully LMAO!)

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Following the funeral, there will be a show that night, for the benefit of Mr. Kite.

Will the Hendersons all be there?

[dayglored]

>> Following the funeral, there will be a show that night, for the benefit of Mr. Kite.

> Will the Hendersons all be there?

Far out. Never saw that poster before.

Some of the details are blurry -- does it mention the hogshead of Real Fire?

Back on the thread, prayers for Miss Olive Archer, who sounds like she was a quite devoted and fine person.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Some of the details are blurry -- does it mention the hogshead of Real Fire?

Indeed it does. You can find a transcription of the entire text here, along with a picture of John and the poster and information about Mr. Kite and Pablo Fanque.

[getarope]

FYI: “Eleanor Rigby” was the only Beatles song where neither John, Paul, George nor Ringo played their instruments. All the music was provided by a string quartet.

[blam]

"“Eleanor Rigby” was the only Beatles song where neither John, Paul, George nor Ringo played their instruments. "

Thanks. I didn't know that.

[SuziQ]

That song gave me a real love for the cello, and made me look more into classical music at the tender age of 13. It is still one of my very favorite Beatles’ song.

[SuziQ]

It would be kind of cool if Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr showed up at the funeral.

[Xenalyte]

Olive was so beautiful. Rest in peace and know that you inspired many of us.

[VOA]

bump

[blam]

"It would be kind of cool if Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr showed up at the funeral."

That would be neat.

[beaversmom]

LOL :)

[MikeD]

Not quite — no Beatles played on “She’s Leaving Home,” “Within You Without You,” “The Inner Light,” or “Goodnight.” However, “Eleanor Rigby” was the *first* where no Beatles played instruments.

[Lady Jag]

String quartet. Never knew. Thanks.