John Lennon Left a Room Full of Stars ‘Speechless’ With His Cover of an Old Pop Song
When John Lennon recorded in the early 1970s, he sometimes didn't even sing a single song. One night, though, he astonished a crowd.
'Greatest' Beatles song showed Paul McCartney and John Lennon they couldn't 'dominate' any more
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The Paul McCartney lyrics John Lennon actually liked: “That’s Paul, again writing a good lyric”
John Lennon was often quick to critique Paul McCartney's song writing. But when it comes to the lyrics of these four songs, ...
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3 of the Best Opening Lines From Songs by The Beatles
More than their guitar playing, bass playing or drumming, the Beatles were known for their songwriting. Their lyrics, storytelling and the way they keyed into the collective consciousness with their ...
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How John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine” Became the Refrain of Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of ...
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John Lennon Excluded From The Beatles’ Last Grammy Nomination
John Lennon and George Harrison ... He previously won Best New Artist in 1965 (with The Beatles), Song of the Year in 1967 for “Michelle” (shared with Lennon), and Album of the Year in ...
John Lennon on the musician who wrote the best lyrics: “Influenced our generation”
John Lennon may have opened the lyrical playing field with The Beatles, but this rock and roll pioneer was unsurpassed in his book.
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John Lennon’s Favorite Beatles Songs That Paul McCartney Wrote
It remains a fascinating exercise to wonder how John Lennon and Paul McCartney felt about each other’s songs. Bands, and especially a band’s primary songwriters, are famously competitive. This ...
Released weeks before his murder, John Lennon’s final album paired him with some of the era’s finest session guitarists
Hesitant to step back into the spotlight but powered by renewed creative energy, the former Beatle joined forces with Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken, and – though their collaborations weren't released for ...