John Lennon was born on 9 September in Liverpool. He wanted to be famous but he had no idea how it was to be famous. He didn’t have any special efforts to be a “good person”. Imagine all the people, living for today Paul McCartney says that when people whom …
Read More »John Lennon and Depression: Songs That No One Understood
John Lennon spends most of his life by asking for help. “Help!” song released in the 60s is one of the best examples. “Help Me to Help Myself” that he made in the last period of his life was another Lennon song with the same theme. The most striking, idealist and inspiring …
Read More »Unknown political views of John Lennon
Various people know that John Lennon has anti-system views. Just like in “Give Peace a Chance” and “Imagine” songs, Lennon especially used his social status to raise awareness for war and discrimination rather than hiding his thoughts. John Lennon was a humble Liverpool boy and despite being at the center of attention with the …
Read More »An Autumn Boy Who Changed the World: John Lennon
He was born on an autumn day under the shadows of the bombardment. He dragged millions after him with his music and anti-war discourse and he left this life tragically with a bullet from an insane fan’s gun. John Lennon born on 09 October 1940 in Liverpool was the legendary …
Read More »October 9 1980 John Lennon, celebrate his last birthday in life
9:00 A. M… Dakota Building… New York City…John Lennon, celebrate his last birthday in life…His 40 years, along with Sean, that day he turned 5 years old…For such an occasion Yoko Ono hired a pilot of a plane to fly over Central Park and the Dakota building with a message …
Read More »September 13, 1965 – The Beatles released the Paul McCartney ballad “Yesterday”
SEPTEMBER 13, 1965 – The Beatles released the Paul McCartney ballad “Yesterday” (credited to Lennon & McCartney on the group’s 1965 “Help!” album). According to biographers of McCartney and the Beatles, McCartney composed the entire melody in a dream one night in his room at the Wimpole Street home of …
Read More »JULY 13, 1965 – Paul McCartney was presented with five Ivor Novello Awards
JULY 13, 1965 – Paul McCartney was presented with five Ivor Novello Awards at a lunch party at The Savoy Hotel on the Strand in London. Paul was 40 minutes late after he had forgotten about the engagement. The ceremony was presented by David Frost, and the awards were given …
Read More »JULY 14, 1962 – The Beatles’ first performance in Wales took place at the Regent Dansette Ballroom in Rhyl
JULY 14, 1962 – The Beatles’ first performance in Wales took place at the Regent Dansette Ballroom in Rhyl. Admission cost just five shillings (then 60 pence), and the night lasted from 8 pm to 11.30 pm. The Beatles were paid £4 for their performance, and shared the bill with …
Read More »APRIL 14, 1969 – The recording of “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” took place
APRIL 14, 1969 – The recording of “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” took place, with just two Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars and lead vocals. The song was banned from many radio stations as being blasphemous. On some …
Read More »April 11, 1967 Paul McCartney came up with the idea for the Beatles film and album “Magical Mystery Tour
APRIL 11, 1967 – While flying back to England after participating in the Beach Boys’ aborted “Smile” sessions, Paul McCartney came up with the idea for the Beatles film and album “Magical Mystery Tour.” Inspired by the tradition of London’s “Mystery Tours” of the city for tourists, and an LSD-drenched …
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