Two ex-Beatles working on a song about a third one.
An interesting historical curio, to be sure, but I was alarmed to learn that it was released in anticipation of a 6 disc (CD or vinyl) box set devoted to Lennon's Imagine album, which is coming out the first week in October. I'm not particularly a fan of that record, but even if I were, that box set sounds like way too much of a good thing for my taste.
In any case, you can learn more about it over HERE.
I like the album -- out of all of Lennon's solo albums, it's probably the one I'm most likely to actually listen to.
ReplyDeleteStill, 20 or so years ago, Vigotone released a 3-disk Imagine set and that was more than enough; in fact the only really interesting thing on it was the entire album in alternate takes without the strings -- not necessarily better but interesting.
That said, a chance to watch George Harrison play guitar close up is always welcome. Nicky Hopkins does his usual professional job. But really, all I kept thinking watching that was, poor Klaus Voormann looks bored to tears. I actually felt sorry for the guy.
It's my favorite solo by Lennon. But 6 discs id a bit much.
ReplyDeletesix discs without the title cut would intrigue me.
ReplyDeleteIt's no accident John was played by Ron Nasty in the Rutles.
ReplyDeleteI like "Plastic Ono Band", and most of the songs that aren't the title cut or "Oh Yoko" on "Imagine".