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Subject: Re: Drums on "I'll Follow The Sun"
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On Apr 21, 10:04�pm, Mackenzie  wrote:
> I know this has been noted several times on Beatles websites analyzing
> the music and what not, but I was wondering why Paul decided to
> eliminate the drums all together on this track. In the background, it
> sounds as if someone is slapping their legs in time.

I'm not a musician at all but here is my 2 cents . . . .

I think the knee slapping or other subtle percussion is very
appropriate for this song.  It is a gentle ballad and somewhat deep
and philisophical, IMO.  It is about a fellow wandering around . . . .
heavy drums would ruin the mood.

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