John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You” from Walls and Bridges (1974): One Track Mind
When John Lennon returned in 1980 with some of the most contented sounds of his career, it gave greater weight to an earlier tune like this.
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John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Was More Than the Sum of its Inspirational Title Track
Sidemen Joey Molland and Alan White joined us for a deeper dive in John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ released on Sept. 9, 1971.
The Beatles, “Thank You Girl” from ‘Past Masters’ (1963): Deep Beatles
Passed over as an A-side, “Thank You Girl” illustrated the foundational role the blues, R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll played in the Beatles’ early sound.
Elephant’s Memory, “Mongoose” (1970): Forgotten Series
Before hooking up with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Elephant’s Memory hit the Top 50 with “Mongoose,” a song that was thrillingly raw.
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.
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.
