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Rock n Roll w/Strings

IMO, this is generally a terrible idea.
But....when done right (a rarity, IME), it can be great (per the attached clip).
Anyone else have recommendations along this line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu4BrzxfpUM&feature=related

Thanks in advance

Marty
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qdrone
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Grand Funk Railroad used strings on occassion with nice effect.
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slaw
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Nirvana "Unplugged in NY", Charlie Daniels Band.....
ziggy333a
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Early albums from Electric Light Orchestra. My favorite is "Eldorado" PLAY IT LOUD!!!!
audiofeil
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I always liked the double string quartet arrangement on Eleanor Rigby.

It can be heard, without vocals, on the Anthology 2 release.
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mapman
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Yes, ELO and El Dorado specifically is seldom mentioned.

ELO I think broke new ground early on regarding use of string instruments in a rock band.

On teh Beatles front "Yesterday" of course was groundbreaking and most influential. Also "Martha My Dear" is another lesser known solid Beatles tune with nice string accompaniment.
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