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TL;DR: The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones played saxophone on a Beatles song inspired by a phone book. Paul McCartney had mixed things to say about Jones’ role in creating the song.
Just One Of The Most Popular Songs Ever. July 7, 2012 4:56 PM ET. ... Joao Gilberto, also sings on the famous track, accompanied by Stan Getz on saxophone. She had never sung professionally before.
By the spring of 1967, The Beatles were as close to the top of the world as could be. They’d been racking up No. 1 singles and albums for three years straight and had annihilated whatever box ...
The music showcased Gillam’s lovely tone as well as her sprightly articulation. She played transposed oboe works from the 20th century on the soprano saxophone as well.