Christine mellotron?

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Christine’s mellotron was rarely used on those 71-74 records. “The Ghost” is an obvious example, as others have noted. I do remember reading a book on the band where a 1972 concert was reviewed: Christine played parts of “Black Magic Woman” on the mellotron, too.

She was a quiet pioneer. She had one of the first arp string ensembles (which she used for “Why,” “Prove Your Love,” and “Come A Little Bit Closer.”) I believe real strings were arranged for “Keep On Going”— but I could be wrong.

Tony, am I all wet or do I remember her arranging the strings for Keep on Going? And, saying something like her family would play strings when she was a child.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Tony, am I all wet or do I remember her arranging the strings for Keep on Going? And, saying something like her family would play strings when she was a child.

I never read any comment from her about this song, but it wouldn’t surprise me if she herself arranged the strings there....

[Murrow]

From the later period, Crystal and Oh Daddy both had Mellotrons. Partly what makes them my favourite tracks on their respective albums.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by Murrow

From the later period, Crystal and Oh Daddy both had Mellotrons. Partly what makes them my favourite tracks on their respective albums.

I think, perhaps, they were electric organs???

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

I think, perhaps, they were electric organs???

That's what I've always thought as well. Organs.