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The Mike Sammes Singers
Professional session vocal ensemble led by Mike Sammes.
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The Mike Sammes Singers played on two Beatles recordings, 'I Am the Walrus' from 1967 (Mike Sammes Singers, 5 September 1967), and 'Good Night' from 1968, both written by Lennon, sung by John and by Ringo respectively, split between the Magical Mystery Tour album and The Beatles (The White Album), cut 5 September 1967 and 28 June 1968. The Mike Sammes Singers also sings backing vocals on both of them and choir on both of them. On 'Good Night': choir on the George Martin orchestration. Among them, 'I Am the Walrus' has contrabass clarinet on it, one of only two of their recordings that do.
See alsoBacking vocals:Irene KingBacking vocals:Fred LucasBacking vocals:Mike RedwayBacking vocals:Pat WhitmoreInstrument group:ChoralArrangement:ChoirArrangement:ClarinetChord shape:C → Am7
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Songs(2)
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| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Instrument(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am the Walrus | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | John | Choir, Backing vocals | - |
| 2 | Good Night | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Ringo | Choir, Backing vocals | 8 members |
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