Post Tagged with: "John Lennon"

The Beatles, "Good Morning Good Morning" from Sgt. Pepper's (1967): Deep Beatles

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.

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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, “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 – Walls and Bridges (1974): On Second Thought

John Lennon’s 40-year-old ‘Walls and Bridges’ is long overdue for a critical reevaluation.

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John Lennon heralds Beatles’ demise with Live Peace in Toronto: ‘Jesus, did I do that?’

The gold-selling album also marked the debut of a future prog legend.

The Beatles, "You Can't Do That" from A Hard Day's Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

It should’ve been in the film; it should’ve been a lead single. What happened?

The Beatles, "When I Get Home" from A Hard Day's Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “When I Get Home” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

While often overlooked, the album cut is worth a closer listen.

The Beatles, "I'll Cry Instead," A Hard Day's Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “I’ll Cry Instead,” A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

This song shows where John Lennon would go as a Beatle, and as a solo artist.

The Beatles ... LIVE!: More Perfect Playlists

The Beatles … LIVE!: More Perfect Playlists

The Beatles’ early retirement makes compiling a concert playlist difficult – but not impossible.

The Beatles, "I'll Be Back" from A Hard Day's Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “I’ll Be Back” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

Inexplicably underrated, “I’ll be Back” foreshadows later Lennon-penned masterpieces.