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The John Lennon Video Collection
''The John Lennon Video Collection'' is a music video album compilation that was released on VHS, VCD and LaserDisc The LaserDisc (LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as DiscoVision, MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as "DiscoVision") in the United States in 1978. Its diam ... in October 1992 in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as a collection of old and new promotional videos. The collection is significant for containing most of the original versions of Lennon's music videos, before Yoko Ono remade and re-edited them for the '' Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon'' DVD in 2003. Content The video compilation contains 19 music videos from Lennon's solo career, 16 of which had never been commercially available. Six of the videos were specially made by Yoko Ono for this release from archival material. Track listing All track notes taken from the video end credits. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's work was characterised by the rebellious nature and acerbic wit of his music, writing and drawings, on film, and in interviews. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the Skiffle#Revival in the United Kingdom, skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", he was initially the group's de facto leader, a role gradually ceded to McCartney. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including ''How I Won the War'', and authoring ''In His Own Write'' and ''A Spaniard in the Works'', both collection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Turkey
"Cold turkey" refers to the abrupt cessation of a substance dependence and the resulting unpleasant experience, as opposed to gradually easing the process through reduction over time or by using replacement medication. Sudden withdrawal from drugs such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates can be extremely dangerous, leading to potentially fatal seizures. For long-term alcoholics, going cold turkey can cause life-threatening delirium tremens, rendering this an inappropriate method for breaking an alcohol addiction. In the case of opioid withdrawal, going "cold turkey" is extremely unpleasant but less dangerous.Opiate withdrawal Medline Plus — NIH. Life-threatening issues are unlikely unless one has a pre-existing medical condition. |
(Just Like) Starting Over
"(Just Like) Starting Over" is a song written and performed by John Lennon from the 1980 album, ''Double Fantasy''. It was released as a single on 24 October 1980 in the United Kingdom, with Yoko Ono's " Kiss Kiss Kiss" as the B-side. It reached number one in both the US and UK after Lennon was murdered on 8 December 1980. It was Lennon's final single released in his lifetime. Background "(Just Like) Starting Over" was the first single released from ''Double Fantasy'' and the first new recording Lennon had released since he left the music industry in 1975. It was chosen by Lennon not because he felt it was the best track on the album, but because it was the most appropriate following his five-year absence from the recording industry. He referred to it during production as the "Elvis/ Orbison" track, as he "tongue in cheek" impersonated their vocal styles; at the start of the 2010 "Stripped Down" version of the song, Lennon says "this one's for Gene, and Eddie, and Elvis... and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagine (1972 Film)
''Imagine '' is a 1972 feature-length music film by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, filmed at their Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot, England, and in various locations in London and New York between May to September 1971. All the songs from Lennon's 1971 ''Imagine'' album appear in the soundtrack, and also the songs "Mrs. Lennon", "Mind Train", "Don't Count the Waves" and "Midsummer New York" from Ono's 1971 album ''FLY''. Synopsis Widely regarded as one of the first album-based longform music films, ''Imagine'' was a ground-breaking movie featuring a distinct visual treatment for every song, interspersed with occasional slices of Lennon and Ono's life together and improvised fantasy and comedy sequences featuring John & Yoko, Fred Astaire, Dick Cavett, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Jack Nicholson, Jack Palance, Dan Richter, Andy Warhol and others. Production Lennon said of the improvised nature of the film at the time, "The one we’re making now is very loose; they just bring th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagine (John Lennon Song)
"Imagine" is a song by English rock musician John Lennon from his 1971 album of the same name. The best-selling single of his solo career, the lyrics encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without materialism, without borders separating nations and without religion. Shortly before his death, Lennon said that much of the song's lyrics and content came from his wife, Yoko Ono, and in 2017 the process to give Yoko co-writing credit (while not yet confirmed), was already under way. Lennon and Ono co-produced the song with Phil Spector. Recording began at Lennon's home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England, in May 1971, with final overdubs taking place at the Record Plant, in New York City, during July. In October, Lennon released "Imagine" as a single in the United States, where it peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was first issued as a single in Britain in 1975, to promote the compilation ''Shaved Fish'', and reached number six on the UK Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slippin' And Slidin'
"Slippin' and Slidin' (Peepin' and Hidin')" is a R&B/rock 'n' roll song performed by Little Richard. The song is credited to Little Richard, Edwin Bocage (Eddie Bo), Al Collins, and James Smith. Al Collins first recorded "I Got the Blues for You" in 1955. Eddie Bo wrote new lyrics and adapted the song in 1956 under the name "I'm Wise". Bo's recording was released by the Apollo label. Little Richard recorded it the same year, and changed the title to "Slippin' and Slidin. His version is on his first album, ''Here's Little Richard''. He recorded several versions for Specialty until the February, 1956 version was chosen as the B-side to "Long Tall Sally". Richard re-recorded the song for Vee Jay in 1964 and Modern in 1965 (live). Another version appeared on a Modern single, #1030, believed to be a studio leftover from Vee Jay. "Slippin' and Slidin was the title of a song written by Maxwell Davis and performed by Calvin Boze and His All Stars, and released in May 1951 by Aladdin R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Grey Whistle Test
''The Old Grey Whistle Test'' (sometimes abbreviated to ''Whistle Test'' or ''OGWT'') is a British television music show. The show was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers, commissioned by David Attenborough and aired on BBC2 from 1971 to 1988. It took over the BBC2 late-night slot from '' Disco 2'', which ran between September 1970 and July 1971, while continuing to feature non-chart music. The original producer, involved in an executive capacity throughout the show's entire history, was Michael Appleton. According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys – doormen in grey suits. Any song the doormen could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test. On 23 February 2018, a one-off live three-hour special of ''The Old Grey Whistle Test'' was broadcast on BBC Four, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand By Me (Ben E
Stand by Me may refer to: Film and television * ''Stand by Me'' (film), a 1986 American drama film directed by Rob Reiner, based on the novella ''The Body'' by Stephen King * ''Stand by Me'' (TV series), a 1998 Singaporean Mandarin drama series * ''Stand by Me Doraemon'', a 2014 Japanese 3D CGI-animated film based on the manga series ''Doraemon'' by Fujiko Fujio * "Stand by Me" (''Grey's Anatomy''), a television episode * "Stand by Me" (''My Little Pony Tales''), a television episode Literature *''Stand by Me'', a 2010 novel by Sheila O'Flanagan *''Stand by Me'', an autobiography by John Kirwan Music Albums * ''Stand by Me'' (Ernest Tubb album), 1966 * ''Stand by Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get)'', by Bernard Purdie, 1971 * '' Stand by Me: The Ultimate Collection'', by Ben E. King, 1987 * ''Stand by Me'', by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, 2002 * ''Stand by Me'', by Ray Brown Jr., 2007 * ''Stand by Me'', by the Kingdom Choir, 2018 Songs * "Stand by Me" (Atomic Rooster song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Number 9 Dream
"#9 Dream" is a song written by John Lennon and first issued on his 1974 album ''Walls and Bridges''. It was released as the second single from that album months later, on Apple Records catalogue Apple 1878 in the United States and Apple R6003 in the United Kingdom. It peaked at number9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot100, and it hit number23 on the British singles chart. A video for the song was made in 2003. Background "#9 Dream" came to Lennon in a dream. Lennon has said that the song was just "churned out" with "no inspiration". According to May Pang's website, two working titles for the song were "So Long Ago" and "Walls & Bridges". Pang also states that the phrase repeated in the chorus, "Ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé", came to Lennon in a dream and has no specific meaning. Pang added that Al Coury of Capitol Records initially protested against the use of the word "pussy" in the chorus, but after Lori Burton, the wife of studio engineer Roy Cicala, suggested that it should ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mind Games (John Lennon Song)
"Mind Games" is a song written and performed by John Lennon, released as a single in 1973 on Apple Records. It was the lead single for the album of the same name. The UK single and album were issued simultaneously on 16 November 1973. In the US it peaked at No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 10 on the '' Cashbox'' Top 100. In the UK it peaked at No. 26. Background This song, which was begun in 1969 was originally titled "Make Love, Not War", a popular anti-war slogan at that time. Another song, "I Promise", contains the melody that would later appear on "Mind Games". The original Lennon demos for "Make Love, Not War" and "I Promise", recorded in 1970, are available on the ''John Lennon Anthology''. Lennon finished writing the song after reading the book ''Mind Games: The Guide to Inner Space'' by Robert Masters and Jean Houston (1972). Lennon later encountered Masters in a restaurant and told him, "I am one of your fans. You wrote ''Mind Games''." This eloquent track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a Christmas song released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir. It was the seventh single release by John Lennon outside his work with the Beatles. The song reached number four in the UK, where its release was delayed until November 1972, and has occasionally re-emerged on the UK Singles Chart, most notably after Lennon's murder in December 1980, when it peaked at number two. Also a protest song against the Vietnam War, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" has since become a Christmas standard, frequently recorded by other artists, appearing on compilation albums of seasonal music, and named in polls as a holiday favourite. In a UK-wide poll in December 2012, it was voted tenth on the ITV television special '' The Nation's Favourite Christmas Song''. Background "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was the culmination of more than two years of peace activism undertaken by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that began with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
