John Lennon "Acoustic"

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:42 pm

Anyone check this release out? It's fairly new and has a bunch of demo A&R type songs which are all mostly acoustic. The songs are rough in many spots and you can hear the mistakes which makes this a rare look into the genesis of some of John's songs.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... c&n=507846

Another interesting thing is that all of the liner notes have the full lyrics and John's mic'd banter along with the chords and a chord chart at the back of the book - I've never seen this in a CD before.

I really don't care for Yoko but she put a nice quote in there:
"(sic) This is for the future guitarists out there, John always played from the heart, I hope you will too..."

Judy Tenuta the comedian said it best when disucssing Mark David Chapman: "If that guy would have aimed just a little to the left he would have been a hero!"

If you're a John Lennon fan, this disc is worth it. If you are a casual listener then you might want to pass up.

Peace,

CJT

filmdude100cms · Unread post by **filmdude100cms** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:57 pm

i saw it, thought about getting it, then didnt

a1075dd63aa12 · Unread post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:51 am

I got it and it's amazing, its really stripped down its sweet, especially the acoustic disc, been listening to it nonstop

Ranting Thespian · Unread post by **Ranting Thespian** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:40 pm

I bought it the first day it came out. That and the remasterd version of john's rock and roll album. Love the acoustic one, I've listened to it over and over.

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:45 pm

Ranting Thespian wrote:I bought it the first day it came out. That and the remasterd version of john's rock and roll album. Love the acoustic one, I've listened to it over and over.

Working Class Hero is a gem.

I never usually compliment Yoko, but I appreciate her releasing this disc.

a1075dd63aa12 · Unread post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:17 pm

the song Love is awesome on their

Yoko gets a bad rap, some of which is deserved, but yea im glad she released this, it gives you a better look at such a great mind and great person, we could use another john lennon today thats for sure

i love the line in working class hero, when he says your all fucking peasants as far as i can see

Ranting Thespian · Unread post by **Ranting Thespian** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:36 pm

Don't diss yoko around me

. Don't judge her until you learn about her. Then you can see why john fell in love with her. Actualy, a lot of John's solo work was either inspired by things yoko wrote and created, or co-wrote, like Imagine.

DMBartender · Unread post by **DMBartender** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:49 pm

Ranting Thespian wrote:Don't diss yoko around me . Don't judge her until you learn about her. Then you can see why john fell in love with her. Actualy, a lot of John's solo work was either inspired by things yoko wrote and created, or co-wrote, like Imagine.

rant, stop sticking up for your fellow hippies. :wink:

c_tietze · Unread post by **c_tietze** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:22 pm

Ranting Thespian wrote:Don't diss yoko around me . Don't judge her until you learn about her. Then you can see why john fell in love with her. Actualy, a lot of John's solo work was either inspired by things yoko wrote and created, or co-wrote, like Imagine.

And a lot of H too RT, don't forget that.

A man loves who he loves, regardless of his "friends'" advice. I don't think Yoko is talented or attractive, but I'm not John Lennon.

dmplayer · Unread post by **dmplayer** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 4:23 pm

c_tietze wrote:
Ranting Thespian wrote:Don't diss yoko around me . Don't judge her until you learn about her. Then you can see why john fell in love with her. Actualy, a lot of John's solo work was either inspired by things yoko wrote and created, or co-wrote, like Imagine.
And a lot of H too RT, don't forget that.

A man loves who he loves, regardless of his "friends'" advice. I don't think Yoko is talented or attractive, but I'm not John Lennon.

I'm not too big on Yoko, despite Lennon's feelings for her but this is a genuinely good release. Though I've heard that many of these songs appear on other Anthologies and such, its still nice to have the chord charts and lyrics for guitarists. My favorite is either Real Love or Dear Yoko. John's version of Dear Yoko sports some rather impressive guitar playing....he even manages to mix a solo in that rythmically carries the song. Thumbs UP!

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