The Words and Music of John LennonBloomsbury Academic, 2007 M06 30 - 187 pages Despite John Lennon's immense popularity, little attention has been paid to his work apart from the Beatles. Yet his solo artistry not only illuminates what he gave to the Beatles, but also constitutes a significant contribution to popular music in general. Lennon was able to fuse experiments in technology, instrumentation, lyrics, and musical form into recordings that were both artistically and commercially successful. Few singer-songwriters have been his equal. In this long overdue investigation, authors Ben Urish and Ken Bielen give Lennon's artistry the opportunity to speak for itself. After a brief biographical introduction, chronologically arranged chapters discuss his incredible body of work album-by-album and single-by-single. A discography and annotated bibliography conclude the book. |
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... Peace a Chance " was composed and recorded in the couple's hotel room in Montreal as they staged a bed - in protest for peace . A crowd of visitors , including several counterculture notables ( Timothy Leary , Abbie Hoffman , and Tom ...
... Peace a Chance " ( Lennon , Paul McCartney ) , " Cold Turkey ” ( Lennon ) ; " Instant Karma ! " ( Lennon ) ; " Power ... Peace a Chance " ( reprise ) ( Len- non , Paul McCartney ) . 333 - rpm phonodisc . Capitol SW - 3421 , 1975 ...
... Peace a Chance ” ( Lennon , Paul McCartney ) . 333 - rpm phonodisc . Parlophone PCS 7301 , 1986. Recorded in 1972 . Reissued on compact disc as Capitol 077774619622. These performances are also included on Sony videocassette RO - 172 ...
Contents
The Early Years | 1 |
Gimme Some Truth 19701973 | 17 |
God Save UsDo the | 26 |
Copyright | |
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