Mellotronists

On Aug 29, 2004, at 12:13 PM, Philip wrote:

> Hi there!
>
> Does anyone know who played flute for the original
> Mellotron 'Strawberry Fields Forever' flute sound?
>
> I've read that it was ace jazz flautist/saxophonist Harold McNair,
> can anyone confirm this?
>
> Best wishes
>
> Philip

Well, it certainly wasn't Ray Thomas...except for maybe one certain 
note.

Rick