A Day in the Life - Promotional Film

The orchestral part of the song was recorded on 10 February 1967, with McCartney and Martin conducting a 40-piece orchestra. It was filmed by NEMS Enterprises for use in a planned television special. The film was never released in its entirety, although portions of it can be seen in the "A Day in the Life" promotional film, which includes shots of studio guests Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithfull, Keith Richards, Donovan, Pattie Boyd and Michael Nesmith.

Albums 1967 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 1973 1967-1970 (Blue Album) 1996 Anthology 2 2007 Love Info "A Day in the Life" is the final track on the group's 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Since its original album release, it has been released as a B-side, and also on various compilation albums. It has been covered by other artists including Bobby Darin, Sting, Neil Young, Jeff Beck, The Bee Gees, and since 2008, by Paul McCartney in his live performances. Written by: John Lennon and Paul McCartney John: double tracked lead vocals, acoustic guitar, maracas and piano Paul: piano, lead vocals, bass guitar George: Maracas Ringo: drums, congas and piano George Martin: harmonium Mal Evans: alarm clock, counting, piano 40-piece orchestra: orchestral part From Wikipedia. Lyrics A Day in the Life I read the news today oh boy About a lucky man who made the grade And though the news was rather sad Well I just had to laugh I saw the photograph He blew his mind out in a car He didn't notice that the lights had changed A crowd of people stood and stared They'd seen his face before Nobody was really sure If he was from the House of Lords I saw a film today oh boy The English Army had just won the war A crowd of people turned away but I just had to look Having read the book I'd love to turn you on Woke up, fell out of bed Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup And looking up I noticed I was late Found my coat and grabbed my hat Made the bus in seconds flat Found my way upstairs and had a smoke Somebody spoke and I went into a dream I read the news today oh boy Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire And though the holes were rather small They had to count them all Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall I'd love to turn you on