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i was wondering if the beatles used the clarinet in any of their songs, and if they did, what were the songs called?

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Hi there, sorry for the delay in my answer but i didn't get the question!
Anyway.. the song that surely features a clarinet solo is "When I'm Sixty-four" included in the album "Sgt Pepper's Lonenly Hearts Club Band" 1967. The clarinet may be part of orchestral parts in other songs but in the above song is prominent.
Hope it helps.
N.

P.S.: if you listen to the song I told you, note that it has been speeded up in the mix so that the key is not the original!  

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I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.

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Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.

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