John Lennon (easy) Piano Solos, 2nd Edition (New scores, November 2024), and 10 facts about him.

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1 HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER)
2 IMAGINE
3 (JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER
4 LOVE
5 MIND GAMES
6 NOBODY TOLD ME
7 #9 DREAM
8 BEAUTIFUL BOY (DARLING BOY)
9 WATCHING THE WHEELS
10 WOMAN
11 IMAGINE
12 WOMAN
13 LOVE
14 REAL LOVE
15 WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT
16 GROW OLD WITH ME

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Ten little-known facts about John Lennon 84 years after his birth

From his difficult childhood in Liverpool to his tragic death in New York, the artist’s life was marked by success, controversy and an indelible musical legacy.

John Lennon was a musical and cultural icon of the 20th century whose influence continues today. As co-founder and rebellious soul of the legendary band The Beatles , his impact on popular music, counterculture and social movements was profound and indelible. His irreverence, raw honesty and activism for peace made him an emblematic figure that transcended the stages and lyrics of his songs.

Born in Liverpool on October 9, 1940 , in the middle of World War II , Lennon had a childhood marked by the absence of his merchant marine father and the temporary abandonment of his mother, Julia. This harsh early reality forged his indomitable spirit, his innate rebellion, and his tireless pursuit of freedom through music. Along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he formed the quartet that revolutionized rock and defined an era with timeless anthems like “Imagine,” “Strawberry Fields Forever” and a vast collection of hits.

His meeting with the conceptual artist, Yoko Ono marked a turning point in his life and career. Their creative partnership, both in experimental music and in conceptual art and anti-war activism, opened a new era after the dissolution of The Beatles in 1970 . Together they promoted causes such as non-violence and human rights through provocative but peaceful actions.

Tragically, his life was cut short by a deranged fanatic on December 8, 1980 in New York. But his legacy as a composer, thinker and symbol of freedom, love and the search for a better world through the transformative power of music, endures intact in popular culture.

10 little-known facts about John Lennon

1. The first John Lennon:

The first John Lennon to succeed as a musician was born in 1855 in Liverpool, 102 years before the Beatle. His name was John “Jack” Lennon and he was the paternal grandfather of John Winston Lennon. He was part of a variety group called Andrew Robertson’s Colored Operatic Kentucky Minstrels that was quite successful touring the United States in the late 19th century, specializing in comic routines and popular songs.

2. The first steps in music:

John Lennon founded his first band, The Quarrymen , in 1956 while attending Quarry Bank High School in Liverpool. Initially, the band played skiffle, a popular musical style at the time. Church On 6 July 1957, at a parish feast at Saint Peter’s in Woolton , John met Paul McCartney , who impressed Lennon with his ability to play the guitar and remember the lyrics to the song “Twenty Flight Rock”. Shortly after, Paul was invited to join the band. This was the beginning of one of the most iconic collaborations in music. would later join George Harrison and Ringo Starr , forming what would be the definitive lineup of The Beatles,

3. The bet before the Royal Variety Show:

Before the famous Variety Show Royal 1963 televised before British royalty, Lennon privately bet with his Beatles ‘s jewels bandmates that he would make a joke about the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret . Despite his manager’s pleas not to do so, Lennon said into the microphone: “People in the cheapest seats clap, everyone else just shake their jewels.”

4. The solo career:

After the breakup of the Beatles in 1970, Lennon continued his solo career, experimenting with different styles and themes in his songs. One of his most emblematic compositions was “Imagine” , released in 1971, in which he reflected on peace, hope and a world without social or religious barriers. Other notable songs from her career include “Woman ,” a ballad dedicated to Yoko Ono , and “Jealous Guy ,” in which she expressed her emotional vulnerability. During this period, Lennon also became involved in social and political causes, cementing his image as an artist committed to peace.

5. The creative duo of The Beatles:

Over eight years and with only 13 studio albums , The Beatles revolutionized the world of music. John Lennon and Paul McCartney formed the creative core of the band, writing and composing many of the songs that defined popular music of the 60s. From their debut “ Please Please Me” to the conceptual masterpiece “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” , the Beatles transformed youth culture and created an influence that endures to this day. Their ability to fuse musical genres and break with established conventions made them the most influential band of all time. other hand, the 1970 album Let It Be” “ On the was caught up for more than a year in the dispute between Lennon and McCartney over who was to blame for the breakup of The Beatles. While McCartney aimed for a rustic sound, Lennon hired Phil Spector to “polish” it against his will. Only in 2003 was it reissued without Spector’s modifications.

6. Behind the scenes of the recordings of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”:

In 1966, while recording “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” , Lennon took LSD and was left alone by producer George Martin on the Abbey Road terrace. McCartney and Harrison had to go to rescue him, fearing that in his altered state he could fall from the low railing.

7. Lennon’s death:

On December 8, 1980, the world was shocked by the tragic murder of John Lennon . A disturbed fan named Mark David Chapman shot him five times in the entrance of the Dakota Building , where Lennon lived in New York. After spending the day in the recording studio, Lennon was returning home with Yoko Ono when he was attacked. Chapman, who had waited outside the building for hours, had asked Lennon for an autograph earlier in the day. Lennon bled to death at New York’s Roosevelt Hospital at 11:07 p.m.

8. His relationship with Yoko Ono:

On November 9, 1966, John Lennon met the Japanese artist Yoko Ono at an exhibition at the Indica Gallery in London. This relationship marked a before and after in his personal and artistic life. In 1969, the couple married in Gibraltar and celebrated their honeymoon in Amsterdam with a peace protest known as the first “peace bedding.” Their bond extended to musical collaborations and political activism, with Yoko playing a crucial role in his solo career. Together they recorded iconic songs like “Give Peace a Chance” and became a media symbol of the fight against the Vietnam War.

9. Lennon’s middle name:

Lennon was born amidst the German bombing raids during World War II . His parents, Alfred and Julia , named him John Winston Lennon , a name that carried strong historical symbolism. The middle name, Winston , was chosen in honor of Winston Churchill , the British Prime Minister at the time, who represented Britain’s resistance to the Nazi threat. However, throughout his life, Lennon renounced this name, distancing himself from the political connotations it carried, choosing to focus on his artistic and personal identity, free of any external influence.

10. Charly García and the authorized version of “Watching The Wheels”:

In his new album La Lógica del Escorpión , Charly García includes a Spanish version of the song “Watching The Wheels” by John Lennon, a song originally released on Double Fantasy in 1980, shortly before the Beatle’s murder. This is a unique milestone, since, as explained by Damián Amato , president of Sony Music Argentina , it is the only version translated into Spanish of a Lennon song authorized by his family. The approval process was not easy; record companies initially objected. However, the Lennon family, upon learning of the cover informally, intervened to have it approved, highlighting Charly’s close relationship with Yoko Ono and Lennon’s children. Thus, this reinterpretation in Spanish of “Watching The Wheels” becomes an unprecedented achievement in the career of the Argentine icon.

WATCHING THE WHEELS

Watching The Wheels (Remastered 2010) · John Lennon

Lyrics:

People say I’m crazy
Doing what I’m doing
Well, they give me all kinds of warnings
To save me from ruin
When I say that I’m okay, well they look at me kinda strange
“Surely, you’re not happy now, you no longer play the game”

People say I’m lazy
Dreaming my life away
Well they give me all kinds of advice
Designed to enlighten me
When I tell them that I’m doing fine watching shadows on the wall
“Don’t you miss the big time boy, you’re no longer on the ball?”

I’m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round
I just had to let it go

Ah, people asking questions
Lost in confusion
Well, I tell them there’s no problem
Only solutions
Well, they shake their heads and they look at me, as if I’ve lost my mind
I tell them there’s no hurry, I’m just sitting here doing time

I’m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round

I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go

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