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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... going down " to first mean “ giving up " and later as a reference to oral sex . The legendary saxophonist King Curtis provides a characteristic growling sax counterpoint , later augmented by guitar and strings . The track is enjoy- able ...
... going to “ mother Hubbard soft soap ” him . It is interesting that he uses the image of soap . Lennon also refers to a “ pocketful of soap ” in the lyrics . When the Lennons explained to the media why they were campaigning for peace ...
... Going Down on Love . " The song expresses a defiant sort of helplessness , as Lennon sings . about a love " precious and rare " that " disappears in thin air . " The singer will " pay the price " for past abuses by suffering through the ...
Contents
The Early Years | 1 |
Gimme Some Truth 19701973 | 17 |
What You Got 19731975 | 45 |
Copyright | |
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