Description
John Lennon is simply one of the most recognised and respected musicians of the modern era. As one half of perhaps the most successful songwriting partnerships of all time he deserves his place in history. That this partnership was with Paul McCartney in The Beatles means that he is also one of the most successful recording artists in history. With every succeeding generation falling for their genius, their legend continues to grow and they dominate the pop landscape.
Their split in 1970 allowed each of the band members, by now literally some of the most famous people on the planet, to find their own voice as solo artists and to grow beyond the confines of the band. For John Lennon, this meant throwing himself headlong into life with his new wife, Yoko Ono and eventually a new life in New York City.
Being a solo artist meant that he could delve deep within himself and realise music that was both deeply personal and challenging and which sometimes required a commitment from the audience too. His songs during his solo career mixed accessible pop melodies with sometimes stark and heart-rending simplicity and all points inbetween. His lyrics ranged from deep introspection and self-analysis to subjects that were more concerned with politics (of self, of relationships, of the campaign for peace, of the place of mankind as well as global politics). After a first rush of creativity, he took a step back from the limelight to care for his son, Sean, at home in New York, but when he was ready he returned to recording with one of his most successful and impactful albums. Double Fantasy, preceded by the single (Just Like) Starting Over had been released the month before his life was tragically cut short on 8th December 1980. But this album joins the rest of his solo canon as testament to one of the truly great and truly iconoclastic musicians and personalities of the era.
2LP
The definitive new Best Of John Lennon – 19 tracks on 2LP’s completely remixed from the original master tapes giving these classic songs a new life for generations to come and sounding better than ever before. Contains 20 page booklet, fold-out double sided poster and GIMME SOME TRUTH. bumper sticker.
4LP
The definitive new Best Of John Lennon – 36 tracks on 4LP’s completely remixed from the original master tapes, giving these classic songs a new life for generations to come and sounding better than ever before. Lift-off lid box contains 4LP’s, 8 page booklet, fold-out double-sided poster, 2 post cards and GIMME SOME TRUTH. bumper sticker.
Tracklist
Side A
Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) (Ultimate Mix)
Cold Turkey (Ultimate Mix)
Isolation (Ultimate Mix)
Power To The People (Ultimate Mix)
Side B
Imagine (Ultimate Mix)
Jealous Guy (Ultimate Mix)
Gimme Some Truth (Ultimate Mix)
Come Together (live) (Ultimate Mix)
#9 Dream (Ultimate Mix)
Side C
Mind Games (Ultimate Mix)
Whatever Gets You Thru The Night (Ultimate Mix)
Stand By Me (Ultimate Mix)
(Just Like) Starting Over (Ultimate Mix)
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) (Ultimate Mix)
Side D
Watching the Wheels (Ultimate Mix)
Woman (Ultimate Mix)
Grow Old With Me (Ultimate Mix)
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Ultimate Mix)
Give Peace A Chance (Ultimate Mix)
4LP
Side A
Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) (Ultimate Mix)
Cold Turkey (Ultimate Mix)
Working Class Hero (Ultimate Mix)
Isolation (Ultimate Mix)
Love (Ultimate Mix)
Side B
God (Ultimate Mix)
Power To The People (Ultimate Mix)
Imagine (Ultimate Mix)
Jealous Guy (Ultimate Mix)
Side C
Gimme Some Truth (Ultimate Mix)
Oh My Love (Ultimate Mix)
How Do You Sleep? (Ultimate Mix)
Oh Yoko! (Ultimate Mix)
Angela (Ultimate Mix)
Side D
Come Together (live) (Ultimate Mix)
Mind Games (Ultimate Mix)
Out The Blue (Ultimate Mix)
I Know (I Know) (Ultimate Mix)
Side E
Whatever Gets You Thru The Night (Ultimate Mix)
Bless You (Ultimate Mix)
#9 Dream (Ultimate Mix)
Steel And Glass (Ultimate Mix)
Stand By Me (Ultimate Mix)
Side F
Angel Baby (Ultimate Mix)
(Just Like) Starting Over (Ultimate Mix)
I'm Losing You (Ultimate Mix)
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) (Ultimate Mix)
Watching the Wheels (Ultimate Mix)
Side G
Woman (Ultimate Mix)
Dear Yoko (Ultimate Mix)
Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him (Ultimate Mix)
Nobody Told Me (Ultimate Mix)
Side H
I'm Stepping Out (Ultimate Mix)
Grow Old With Me (Ultimate Mix)
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Ultimate Mix)
Give Peace A Chance (Ultimate Mix)
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