John Lennon and George Harrison took LSD together a number of times. Harrison believed that this changed the dynamic of their relationship in some ways. He also said that it gave him a better understanding of his bandmate. He thought that acid rattled loose some of Lennon’s childhood trauma. Lennon’s acid use and a 1970 album made Harrison realize that his bandmate had more problems than he thought.
George Harrison said an album gave him insight into John Lennon’s psyche
When Lennon was a child, his parents separated. After his aunt reported his mother to child services, he moved in with the former and grew distant from his mother. When they began to rebuild their relationship, Lennon’s mother died suddenly.
Lennon spoke about the loss of his mother with Paul McCartney, who could relate. It took frequent LSD use for Harrison to realize how profoundly Lennon’s childhood affected him.
George Harrison said an album gave him insight into John Lennon’s psyche
When Lennon was a child, his parents separated. After his aunt reported his mother to child services, he moved in with the former and grew distant from his mother. When they began to rebuild their relationship, Lennon’s mother died suddenly.
Lennon spoke about the loss of his mother with Paul McCartney, who could relate. It took frequent LSD use for Harrison to realize how profoundly Lennon’s childhood affected him.
- 11/30/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon and Harry Nilsson weren’t just friends: they were collaborators. They made a whole album together that includes a mix of classic cover songs and original compositions. Afterward, John was asked if he was influenced by Nilsson in any way. Regardless of what he said, the album the two made together has endured and still influences modern singers.
John Lennon and Harry Nilsson put their own spin on tracks by Bob Dylan and Bill Haley
John produced Nilsson’s record Pussy Cats. The cover of the record depicts the two rockers as anthropomorphic kittens. Pussy Cats features some new songs, most famously “Don’t Forget Me,” as well as recordings of standards such as Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock,” and The Drifters’ “Save the Last Dance for Me.”
During a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone, John was asked if he...
John Lennon and Harry Nilsson put their own spin on tracks by Bob Dylan and Bill Haley
John produced Nilsson’s record Pussy Cats. The cover of the record depicts the two rockers as anthropomorphic kittens. Pussy Cats features some new songs, most famously “Don’t Forget Me,” as well as recordings of standards such as Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock,” and The Drifters’ “Save the Last Dance for Me.”
During a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone, John was asked if he...
- 11/12/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Paul McCartney and John Lennon both grew up in Liverpool, they had vastly different upbringings. Both lived in working-class environments, but Lennon dealt with several issues and tragedies involving his parents. McCartney said he admired how Lennon dealt with tragedy and how it led to his “vulnerability.”
Paul McCartney said the tragedy in John Lennon’s life gave him an admirable ‘vulnerability’
McCartney recently released a new book titled 1964: Eyes of the Storm. The novel is a collection of photographs Sir Paul took, highlighting moments from The Beatles’ first trip to the U.S. in 1964. The British singer-songwriter discussed his latest book with Conan O’Brien on his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.
They discussed Lennon and how some photos showcased Lennon’s “vulnerability.” McCartney explained that Lennon had a “tragic” upbringing that led to him expressing himself this way.
“Vulnerability is very true. And at this time,...
Paul McCartney said the tragedy in John Lennon’s life gave him an admirable ‘vulnerability’
McCartney recently released a new book titled 1964: Eyes of the Storm. The novel is a collection of photographs Sir Paul took, highlighting moments from The Beatles’ first trip to the U.S. in 1964. The British singer-songwriter discussed his latest book with Conan O’Brien on his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.
They discussed Lennon and how some photos showcased Lennon’s “vulnerability.” McCartney explained that Lennon had a “tragic” upbringing that led to him expressing himself this way.
“Vulnerability is very true. And at this time,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon had a lot to say about electing a president. He compared it to picking out a dog at the pound. In addition, he saw presidents as father figures who were expected to perform miracles.
John Lennon | David Redfern / Staff John Lennon said people choose presidents based on their hair and teeth
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features a 1980 interview. In it, John compared important people to fathers. For context, the interview happened shortly after the election of President Ronald Reagan. “So all these leaders, parking meters, are all substitute fathers, whether they be religious or political … All this bit about electing a president!” he said. “We pick our own daddy out of a dog pound of daddies. This is the daddy that looks like the daddy in the commercials.
“He’s got the nice gray hair and...
John Lennon | David Redfern / Staff John Lennon said people choose presidents based on their hair and teeth
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features a 1980 interview. In it, John compared important people to fathers. For context, the interview happened shortly after the election of President Ronald Reagan. “So all these leaders, parking meters, are all substitute fathers, whether they be religious or political … All this bit about electing a president!” he said. “We pick our own daddy out of a dog pound of daddies. This is the daddy that looks like the daddy in the commercials.
“He’s got the nice gray hair and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of John Lennon‘s albums was inspired by him screaming as a form of therapy. Subsequently, Yoko Ono discussed why this form of therapy appealed to John. Notably, pop star Christina Aguilera covered the most famous tune on the album.
John Lennon | Harry Benson / Stringer A book called ‘The Primal Scream’ inspired a John Lennon album
In a 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John discussed the origin of his album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. He received a copy of Arthur Janov’s book The Primal Scream in the mail. The book advocates screaming as a form of therapy. John decided to try it because he figured screaming was better than taking LSD to solve one’s problems. The treatment helped him create the album.
Yoko chimed in, saying primal scream therapy appealed to men because...
John Lennon | Harry Benson / Stringer A book called ‘The Primal Scream’ inspired a John Lennon album
In a 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John discussed the origin of his album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. He received a copy of Arthur Janov’s book The Primal Scream in the mail. The book advocates screaming as a form of therapy. John decided to try it because he figured screaming was better than taking LSD to solve one’s problems. The treatment helped him create the album.
Yoko chimed in, saying primal scream therapy appealed to men because...
- 5/10/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tears for Fears will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album, The Hurting, with a new reissue. Out May 12th, it will be available as a half-speed vinyl remaster and a newly created Dolby Atmos mix.
The half-speed remaster was done at Abbey Road Studios by audio engineer Miles Showell. Meanwhile, the new Atmos mix was created by Steven Wilson, who previously remixed the Tear for Fears albums Songs from the Big Chair, The Seeds of Love, and The Tipping Point into spatial audio formats.
Pre-orders are ongoing. The Dolby Atmos mix will be released as part of a limited edition Blu-ray disc exclusively available via SuperDeluxeEdition also featuring two previously unheard tracks, a 5.1 mix, an instrumental mix, and the original album master.
The Hurting was released on March 7th, 1983, and topped the UK albums chart. It spawned three classic Top 5 hits: “Mad World,” “Change,” and “Pale Shelter.” Written...
The half-speed remaster was done at Abbey Road Studios by audio engineer Miles Showell. Meanwhile, the new Atmos mix was created by Steven Wilson, who previously remixed the Tear for Fears albums Songs from the Big Chair, The Seeds of Love, and The Tipping Point into spatial audio formats.
Pre-orders are ongoing. The Dolby Atmos mix will be released as part of a limited edition Blu-ray disc exclusively available via SuperDeluxeEdition also featuring two previously unheard tracks, a 5.1 mix, an instrumental mix, and the original album master.
The Hurting was released on March 7th, 1983, and topped the UK albums chart. It spawned three classic Top 5 hits: “Mad World,” “Change,” and “Pale Shelter.” Written...
- 3/7/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
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