John Lennon and the American Left: ‘Some Time in New York City’ (1972)
‘Some Time in New York City,’ released in the summer of ’72, is not only the worst John Lennon album. It’s the worst (non-Ringo) solo Beatles record.
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The Beatles, “I’m Only Sleeping” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles
“I’m Only Sleeping,” with its hallucinogenic quality, vivid yet surreal lyrics, creative guitar solo and unusual recording effects, still sounds like no other song in the Beatles’ catalog.
The Beatles, “I Call Your Name” from Past Masters (1964): Deep Beatles
Through it failed to make the ‘Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack, “I Call Your Name” nevertheless illustrates the Beatles’ rapid artistic development.
The Beatles, “Baby You’re a Rich Man” from Magical Mystery Tour (1967): Deep Beatles
The B-side to “All You Need Is Love,” “Baby You’re a Rich Man” stands as one of the Beatles’ most innovative, funky, and underrated tracks.
John Lennon’s Milk and Honey was unfinished, but still resonant
The brutally honest, toss-off attitude on ‘Milk and Honey’ was more in keeping with John Lennon’s solo career than the slick, celebrated ‘Double Fantasy.’
Final memory with John Lennon led Julian to Steven Tyler: ‘He is a very insightful man’
When Julian Lennon was looking to finish ‘Everything Changes,’ he returned to a last drive with his late father — and Aerosmith on the radio.
The Beatles, “Good Morning Good Morning” from Sgt. Pepper’s (1967): Deep Beatles
A seemingly straightforward, upbeat rock track from the Beatles instead that tells a bleak story of discontentment.
For Don Henley, a Beatles Star Remains His Primary Influence: ‘I Loved What He Stood For’
“The first song I ever tried to sing in public was one of his songs,” the Eagles’ Don Henley says. “He was my biggest hero.”
The Beatles, “Dig a Pony,” from Let It Be (1970): Deep Beatles
The Beatles’ often-overlooked “Dig a Pony” is a classic example of John Lennon’s love of wordplay.
John Lennon – Walls and Bridges (1974): On Second Thought
John Lennon’s 40-year-old ‘Walls and Bridges’ is long overdue for a critical reevaluation.
