[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.

[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.