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Oh Yoko

John Lennon - Oh Yoko

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John explains . . . . . . .

 

Well that clears that up . . . . . I loved John’s early written work and the two books are prized possesions!

I used to speak like John had written my dialogue and loved all that nonsense, Stanley Unwin type blather

Artwork of The Day : Yoko Ono, Ceiling Painting, 1966 Indica Gallery

Yoko Ono, Ceiling Painting, 1966

The interactive object known as Ceiling Painting was an important work shown at Ono’s 1966 Indica Gallery show in London. The viewer is invited in his or her mind to climb to the top of a white ladder, where a magnifying glass, attached by a chain, hangs from a frame on the ceiling. The viewer uses the reading glass to discover a block letter “instruction” beneath the framed sheet of glass: 

it says “YES”.

 

John Lennon tells the story so well of his going to the Indica gallery and climbing the step ladder and being overjoyed to see it said “Yes” and that he would have been so disappointed if it had read anything else

So much that he felt he had to meet the artist and the rest is history!

Yoko on John’s Message . . . . . All we are saying . . . . . .

 

Yoko Ono 

Those pesky kids huh? A Message from John (and Yoko)

 Kids of Today! Huh?

Yoko Ono

Shades of The Beatles!

 

Lennon’s on Sale Again! | John Lennon revisited! Demos from home | VOODOO WAGON | A JOBE Special

John Lennon At Home Guitar And Piano Demos

Originally posted December 8 2020

 If nothing else you need this for the hilarious parodies of Dylan on Disc1 

*OF NOTE THREE SONGS FROM DISC 2 ARE APPENDED 

AND ADDED TO A DISC 3 TO GIVE  YOU 

MAXIUM LISTENING PLEASURE

                                                    New Dylan song lyrics 

                           "Well Frankie's phone is ringing so he pulls his cell out"

                                            "He's eaten his apple to the core"  

                       "And says to feed everyone you have to give this to the poor" 

                                                      "But you must ration"

                            "He's singing songs, there one's he knows of twenty million"

                           "He memorized the tune from watching a T.V. commercial”        

If you didn’t get this first time around you need it!

Paul coming to terms with his grief! Not a dry eye in the house . . . . . . .

Paul and Carl

In 1981, just after John was killed, Paul and Linda invited legendary rockabilly musician Carl Perkins to stay with them on the Island of Montserrat, where producer George Martin had a studio. Paul wanted Carl’s help in recording a song called “Get It” for his new “Tug of War” album. 

It was literally just weeks after John’s murder, and both George and Ringo came to spend time with their former bandmate.

The night before Carl was scheduled to leave, a song came to him that summed up his warm feelings about the visit. The song was so clear in his mind that he didn’t even write it down, which was unusual for Carl. 

The next morning he played the song, “My Old Friend”, for Paul and Linda, explaining that it was a gift for having him as a guest. 

Halfway through the song when Carl sang the words “if we never meet again this side of life, in a little while, over yonder, where there’s peace and quiet, my old friend, won’t you think about me every now and then?” 

Paul stood up and abruptly left the room with tears streaming down his face. 

Not sure what had just happened, Carl stopped playing, and Linda hugged him. She thanked him for helping Paul grieve, explaining that he hadn’t been able to fully break down since John passed. 

Paul later explained that the last words John spoke to him in the hallway of the Dakota building were “think about me now and then old friend”.

Thank you to Boris for this story and photo. ❤️

FLASHBACK Classic pop song | ‘Goodbye’ - Mary Hopkin [Lennon & McCartney]

‘Goodbye’ was a song written by Paul McCartney for singer Mary Hopkin, as the follow-up to her chart-topping debut single ‘Those Were The Days’. It was credited to Lennon—McCartney.

Goodbye — Mary Hopkin (1969) 

Worth checking out just for the vid alone . . . . .somehow too sweet to make it bugger or even bigger!! but the boys knew a good singer when they heard it especially Paul who wrote/produced this classic pop/folk song

John Lennon outside Strawberry Fields

"John Lennon still very young in front of the Strawberry Fields Orphanage in Liverpool, England.

 The Orphanage, frequented by Lennon during his childhood, was the inspiration for one of the most beautiful songs ever made.

 Strawberry Fields Forever was composed by John while he was in Spain in 1966 and released together with Penny Lane in February 1967.

 The songs were later included on the Magical Mystery Tour album, released in November of the same year.”

Someone posted this on Facebook (apologies for the lack of credit but it really hit me* found it see below). . . it is a somewhat melancholic photo it seemed to me. It reminded me of my own upbringing in that part of the world and a brooding darkness seemed to colour our memories in retrospect but that may well be me colouring in our past with hindsight. 

* British Moments

 

Yoko Ono, Salvador Dalí, and the Moustache That Never Was | Amanda Lear | VSD

“Throughout his life, Dali could never resist it when someone waved a cheque under his nose,” the singer and actress Amanda Lear told French magazine VSD in an article published this week.

In the vibrant and tumultuous art world of the 1970s, a peculiar incident involving Yoko Ono and Salvador Dalí has continued to capture the imagination of many. The avant-garde artist and widow of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, once expressed a desire to own a strand of hair from the iconic moustache of the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. This unusual request set the stage for a fascinating tale of deception, fear, and eccentricity, as recounted by Amanda Lear, Dalí's friend and muse at the time.

Yoko Ono, known for her eclectic tastes and interest in the mystical, reportedly approached Dalí with a generous offer. She was willing to pay $10,000 for just a single hair from his famous moustache. The request, while unusual, was not entirely out of character for Ono, who had a history of collecting and creating art that pushed boundaries and challenged conventions.

However, Salvador Dalí, renowned for his eccentricity and flamboyant personality, harbored a deep-seated superstition. According to Amanda Lear, Dalí believed that Ono was a witch and feared that she might use the hair to cast a spell on him. This fear led him to concoct a clever ruse to fulfill her request without jeopardizing his own safety.

Lear recalls how Dalí enlisted her help to deceive Ono. He instructed her to find a dried blade of grass, place it in an elegant box, and present it as a genuine hair from his moustache. Lear executed the plan flawlessly, and Ono, none the wiser, paid the substantial sum for what she believed to be an authentic piece of Dalí's famous facial hair.

The incident highlights Dalí's penchant for trickery and his enjoyment of exploiting people's desires and gullibility. Lear noted, "Dalí liked to cheat people," and this particular deception stands out as a prime example of his mischievous nature. The story underscores the surrealist master's blend of genius and caprice, a man who thrived on the bizarre and the unexpected.

This anecdote not only adds to the mystique surrounding Salvador Dalí but also sheds light on the fascinating intersection of art, superstition, and the lengths to which people will go to acquire a piece of their idol. For Yoko Ono, it was a unique addition to her collection, albeit not quite what she had in mind. For Dalí, it was another moment of surrealist delight, a testament to his enduring legacy as one of art's most enigmatic figures. ( I found this on Kirk Carlson ’s Facebook page) so thanks to him

VSD

Personally I think Yoko would have understood perfectly and enjoyed the ‘joke’ and the surreal master’s paranoia (sic?) and it becomes even more ‘art' than before! the $10,000 is funny! if you have that kind of money . . . . which someone who rented an apartment for their fur coats certainly has!

more here . . . . . 

https://youtu.be/2Y4btzjsb0c?si=ubdoLZXQSHc2eMFw

Dali on Dick Cavett Show

https://www.orwell.ru/library/reviews/dali/english/e_dali

George Orwell on Dali

Too Many Cooks (spoil the soup) Mick Jagger (produced by John Lennon!)

In either March 1974 (around the time of the Nilsson Pussy Cats sessions) or late 1973 (around the time Phil Spector ended the Rock ‘n’ Roll sessions - no one seems to have it documented), John produced a solo Mick Jagger track: a cover of the 1969 single by 100 Proof (Aged in Soul), "Too Many Cooks (Spoil the Soup)." (Many sources refer to it as being a “Willie Dixon song,” but in fact this was actually penned by Dunbar-Wayne-Bond, who had also wrote 100 Proof’s more successful follow-up single, “Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed.”) 

Jagger was backed by the "Jim Keltner Orchestra," which on this occasion included Keltner, Jack Bruce, Jesse Ed Davis, and Bobby Keys, among others. The track went unreleased for decades, though it was rumored to have been planned as a one-off Apple single for a time (until record company realities asserted themselves).

It finally saw release in 2007 on the Mick Jagger 'Best of' compilation. A source tape proved difficult to locate, until May Pang produced one stored beneath her bed.!!!

How Radio Personality Howard Stern Became An Unlikely Hero To Julian And Cynthia Lennon :

Now I am not much of a fan of Howard Stern (long story and we don’t get him in Europe or the UK) but this? Sheesh painful read from an early hero. Come one Yoko what WERE you thinking!?

"Many Beatles fans might not know about this story, but both Julian and Cynthia Lennon considered legendary radio personality Howard Stern as the instrumental figure in helping Julian to finally receive his long overdue inheritance from Yoko Ono. 

When John Lennon was tragically killed he left a will leaving everything to Yoko Ono’s discretion which meant she could dictate the terms of what to leave Julian, Sean, and even her daughter Kyoko with no interference from anyone else. Up until 1993 Julian was now 30 years old and the only things that Yoko had given John Lennon’s firstborn son was two guitars that really didn’t mean anything to John (Julian had requested another one that he knew was one of his father’s favorites, but was told no and given these two instead while Sean would get to use all of John’s musical equipment,) and a weekly allowance for a short time of $100 a week. 

Once Julian got his record deal Yoko stopped the $100 a week payments and had given him nothing else up to that point in the early 1990s. What was truly shocking even before that was that when John was alive both Cynthia and Julian were living pretty much a middle class lifestyle. Cynthia had made the mistake of just asking for a small settlement plus a trust fund for Julian that in the end didn’t reach the potential it should’ve because John didn’t pay the proper attention to it. 

Plus the fact that once Sean was born the trust money balance was broken in half for both sons.  Cynthia had trusted John to do right by Julian, and had he lived he most likely would’ve. That being said it was still irresponsible of John not to set something up for both Julian and much of his family in Liverpool including his Aunt Mimi who learned after John’s death that the house he bought her was now owned by Yoko. 

Unfortunately while Yoko was out preaching about “peace and love” she was doing nothing for Julian. Not even entertaining the idea of giving him a part of his father’s legacy, estate, or any type of inheritance settlement. Julian was basically living off the money he made off his solo career, but it was nowhere near the money Yoko now had with John’s net worth then estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars. Yoko would basically have to be shamed into doing the right thing. 

Listed below in the comments section is a 1993 interview Julian Lennon gave to Howard Stern. It’s a “must listen” as Howard goes nuclear on Yoko and calls out her hypocrisy, asking over and over why Julian hasn’t received his rightful inheritance as John’s son. 

It shouldn’t be surprising that soon after this interview which was heard by millions of people and the beating Yoko took in the press that she finally (almost 15 years after John’s death) gave Julian some money. Julian was vocal at the time that the amount wasn’t anything fair to what John’s net worth was, but it was at least a start. Even to this day Julian has absolutely no say in his father’s estate . 

The fact of the matter is that it should’ve never come to this. Howard Stern should not have had to shame Yoko into giving Julian his “rightful” inheritance, but instead for reasons only known to her she selfishly handled the matter. 

Take a listen to the interview in the comments section below. No matter what you think of Howard Stern he’s a hero when it comes to how he stood up for Julian here. Giving him the biggest platform possible to tell millions of people the truth about how Yoko had shunned him from his rightful birthright inheritance . 

***One more thing. Writing about “proven facts” that show Yoko Ono in a negative light is not Yoko bashing. Had she done right by Julian this story never would exist. She has no one to blame but herself. ***"

Sean, Yoko, Cyn and Julian

 

The Beach Boys And Beatles 101 : The Bands The Music The History

David Bowie on the one artist who surpasses all others . . . . . . .

 🔴 THE ONE MUSICIAN DAVID BOWIE SAID "DOESN'T HAVE COMPETITION"

The late David Bowie knew good music when he heard it. Drawing on a host of areas to create his distinctive sound, the Londoner utilised the best aspects of other artists over the years, giving him longevity that puts most to shame. This meant that in his time, Bowie touched on glam rock, jazz, industrial and disco to create his classic tracks. 

Whilst Bowie didn’t enjoy all forms of music, as he made clear when he discussed his lifelong disdain for country and western, and in his less than courteous treatment of the young newcomer Gary Numan, when Bowie did like someone’s music, the insight with which he imbued his accounts proved to be fascinating. 

Throughout his life, Bowie praised many prominent figures, including John Lennon, Syd Barrett and The Velvet Underground, while also touching on more contemporary acts such as Placebo. Yet, for all of the extensive readings of other artists’ work, there was only one he felt that was so brilliant that he “doesn’t have competition”. Of course, this was Bob Dylan, the folk-rock pioneer who has enjoyed more creative endurance than any other. 

When speaking to the Dutch music programme Countdown in 1990, Bowie was asked about some of his supposed competitors in music. There, he used Dylan as an example of an act without competition before arguing that The Rolling Stones are in a similar boat. However, his argument was much less assertive about the British band. Bowie: “I would say that I stay out of it, I’d like to say that. Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know. You could tell from the outside. But I don’t really feel that. I feel that frankly, over the last 20 years or so, I’m pretty much my own man. I suppose it’s very cheeky of me to put myself in the same light”. 

He added: “But if I look at Bob Dylan, he doesn’t have competition; he is just Bob Dylan. Whether you like him or don’t like him. Whether he does good stuff or bad stuff, he is still Bob Dylan.” “You don’t compare him with anybody. It’s not a competitive kind of thing,” Bowie continued. “It’s the same with The Stones. I know they create mock competitions for them with other bands. I’ve noticed in America, it’s been happening. But there is really no way that you can compare The Stones with anybody. And I would hope, I think, I’m probably in the same kind of position. I’m David Bowie, I’m either good, (or) a pile of shit. I’m accessible or not accessible, obscure, very commercial. I changed all the time. But I’m still me… no? (laughs)”.

Dylan and Bowie

 

John Lennon in the Films | Gypsy Mood

JOB LEMON - IN HIS OWN FILLUMS

with Thanks to Gypsy Mood

Collect the set . . . . . . . 

Taped 'letter' from Aunt Mimi (for John Lennon)

'You're not the second Messiah..' (directed at John Lennon) 

Clearly she was a tough critic and didn’t pull her punches . . . . . 

Early 1970s: After John sends Aunt Mimi a letter asking after their family genealogy, Mimi replies to him in the form of a tape recording, and takes the time to address his media-courting behavior since the breakup of The Beatles...

MIMI: Now, you needn’t, for a start, send any B. S. genealogist down here, giving him a fine old holiday tramping around graveyards. What a good old time he must have had! This thing must have cost you a fortune.

Now, it’s in front of me, and I’m going to read it out to you, and you can’t deny it because every word in it is true: Alfred Lennon married Julia Stanley. He was born the 14th of December, 1912, and Julia was born on the 12th of March, 1914. And of course, they produced John Winston Lennon, who married Cynthia, daughter of Charles Edwin Powell. Married the 23rd of August, 1962, at South Liverpool. 

What’s this rubbish you’re talking about? “You wouldn’t mind donating your money to a real socialist government?” For heaven’s sake. Use your nut. There’s no such thing. None at all. Not where money’s concerned. Money corrupts.  

You watch yourself, my lad. You’re digging your own grave, and in no uncertain manner. Idealism is not the exclusive prerogative of English, Welsh, Irish, or any other nationality. It just happens. And you will wake up one of these days disillusioned and sad. You’ll be the tool of unscrupulous people who’ll exploit your idealism. And it will be a sad day for you, I’m telling you.

My dear boy, you are not the second Messiah. You are never likely to be. And that’s the way you’re behaving these last few years. Would you please understand that you are a speck in the ocean, and the only possible importance you can be is to people who are trying to get money out of you. And that’s perhaps why they’re – they’re around you. There’s no other reason, John. [laughs; bleak] None whatever. Do wake up, John. And remember the old saying: “The cobbler should stick to his last.” And your last is music. 

And get out of this little – circle, that you’re in. It bodes no good for you, I’m telling you. Why do you think you’re having such trouble trying to get this permit to stay in America? It’s not for smoking a bit of cannabis. George Harrison smoked cannabis, but he was allowed in. It’s your activities there, boy, and you’re digging your own grave. And it makes me very very sad, because I know, in the end, you’re going to be hurt. Bitterly hurt. 

For years, I’ve heard you yelling and shouting about love, but it seemed to me your heart was full of hate. And it showed in your face. I had an American reporter here about three months ago, and he was telling me that you had put it out that you were never wanted, that you were never loved. And this newspaper were willing to pay me to give my opinion of you – my personal opinion of you and your behavior over these years – and told me I would be well paid for it. Since when has money healed wounds? I soon sent him packing.  

I’ve been hurt. Cut to the quick. What do you think I felt like, when I’ve been with those Beatle parents, and have heard what they’ve done, for them? I was foolish enough to think, as I had you, and waited for you to be born, that I was father and mother to you. But my goodness, John, you didn’t want me. [laughs; bleak] You didn’t want anything to do with me. And a lifetime’s work was just thrown on one side as nothing. 

And you say The Beatles were dumb. They may have been… but in many respects, they could’ve taught you a thing or two. The first thing they did was to make their parents secure. Forever. Knowing very well that they would always get it back. But oh no, you, right, left, center – anyone could have in. And then I had to ask you, this year, to help me out – a terrible thing for me, I’m telling you, it nearly killed me. I’d had the same money from 1962, and anybody with a little thought would have known that what I had was melting away, during that eleven years.  

And it seems as though you hated the sight of me. You couldn’t bear the sight of me, and you never missed an opportunity to cut me down dead – in front of other people as well, which was even worse. But it didn’t do you any good, for people noticed. But you were very kind to Alfred Lennon, taking him round the West End and having him in your home. I don’t suppose it ever once crossed your mind that that would hurt me. Especially when you couldn’t stand the sight of me.  

In your teens, I was hard to live with, and if I had to go through it again, I would still be hard. And you know why, too. You were determined to do things which you knew were wrong, and I was determined that you wouldn’t, and if I hadn’t been interested, I would have let you do exactly as you liked – and you know how those children turn out...

Mimi Smith recorded letter - amoralto 

John, Julian  and Mimi