The Beatles Song John Lennon Knew Would Be Banned Before They Released It
Whether it was an artist’s intuition or simply the predictions of a cynic, John Lennon knew that radio stations would ban one Beatles song, in particular, as soon as they […]
What is a “semolina pilchard” in the Beatles song ‘I Am the Walrus’?
The song ‘I Am the Walrus’ probably has the most over-analysed and dissected set of lyrics of any song in the history of popular music. This is ironic, given that […]
Behind One of the Last Photos of John Lennon Signing an Autograph for His Killer
On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked to hear that one of the most famous rock stars in the world, John Lennon, had been shot. It seemed nearly unbelievable. […]
The Meaning Behind “Drive My Car” by The Beatles and How John Lennon Helped Bang It into Shape
“Drive My Car” owns a special place in Beatles history because of its status as the opening track to the 1965 album Rubber Soul, one of their greatest triumphs. On […]
3 Beatles Songs John Lennon Disliked
John Lennon was a part of some pretty timeless songwriting efforts. His work with The Beatles is generally considered some of the best of all time. Lennon’s, and by extension […]
The Beatles Song That Paul McCartney Didn’t Care For—and neither Did John Lennon
It’s been decades since the world’s biggest band broke up, but The Beatles’ famous songwriter and core member Paul McCartney is still going strong. McCartney still speaks fondly about The […]
What John Lennon Was Actually Hiding When He Wrote “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles
Take a song from a classic Walt Disney movie, mix in a marriage being kept from public knowledge, a posh Liverpool flat, and a doo-wop record, and you get a […]
The Self-Penned Beatles Song John Lennon Called “Abysmal”
It’s natural to find yourself at odds with your art when looking back on it years after the fact. People change–as do their tastes and opinions. Even an undisputed songwriting […]
Remember When: John Lennon Gave His Last Live Performance After Losing a Wager to Elton John
John Lennon’s first live performance in several years also proved to be the last concert appearance of his lifetime. This landmark event might not have happened had not Lennon been […]
Why John Lennon Thought His Banned Song Was A Societal Problem, Not His Problem
When U.S. radio stations banned John Lennon’s track “Cold Turkey,” he was quick to point out that the decision reflected a problem with society, not a problem with his art. […]