If you haven't heard the Stephen Street "trumpets" recording of "Frankly, Mr. Shankly," from November 1985, the first listen might be a little jarring. When you have heard a song one way hundreds of times and for more than a quarter century, as I imagine you have, the use of a trumpet may seem out of place. I got this when it came out in early 2011 on a really interesting bootleg called 'Unreleased Demos & Instrumentals.' Now that I have heard this trumpet version dozens of times, I have to say I kind of like it. Does it do anything for you? If you want to know more about this double album, read this old post. Then buy the set.
The Smiths - Frankly, Mr. Shankly (Demo) (mp3)
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The trumpeting on Frankly are more tasteful and restrained than I expected. Do you know if it was Dave Woodhead playing, who played on Billy Bragg's Saturday Boy? Tone sounds similar and Johnny Marr played on that Bragg album .
Hello Mr. Duggan. Hope all is well with you. I sure miss your countdown. Wish it could have gone on forever.
As for your question, the trumpeter was never credited. It's thought the person was a member of the BBC Orchestra at the time.
Take care.
The countdown's not over Brian, just resting.
Plastic Surgery Disasters...still one of my favorites!
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