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PLAYLIST OCT. 5TH 2014 John Lennon Birthday Special

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9AM

Ringo – Happy Birthday John A/Steve Stills, Billy Preston Chris & Klaus

John’s 30th…

John Lennon – I’m The Greatest - Anthology ‘98 John’s recording and composition for Ringo – who used as the lead track on his

“Ringo” solo album.

The Beatles - Help! - Help! (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John The Beatles’ tenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.

Recorded during a three-hour session on April 13, 1965. Written mostly by John with some help from Paul. In 1965 George Harrison was interviewed about the upcoming single, saying “it’s probably the best single we’ve done.” Harrison said the group was really pleased with the song, and described it as being more “involved” than previous Beatles songs. “It has a counter melody going on as well as a main melody.” In 1980 John Lennon said, “The whole Beatle thing was just beyond comprehension. I was eating and drinking like a pig and I was fat as a pig, dissatisfied with myself, and

subconsciously I was crying for help. When ‘Help!’ came out, I was actually crying out for help. I didn't realize it at the time. I just wrote the song because I was

commissioned to write it for the movie. But later, I knew I really was crying out for help. So it was my fat Elvis period. You see the movie: he - I - is very fat, very insecure, and he's completely lost himself.” Lennon has pointed to 1967’s “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Help!” as his only “honest” songs with the Beatles. The song was number one in

the U.S. for three weeks, and in the UK it spent four weeks at number one.

On U.S. album: Help! - Capitol LP

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The Beatles - In My Life - Rubber Soul

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocals: John with Paul

Recorded October 18, 1965 and written primarily by John, who called it his “first real major piece of work.” Of all the Lennon-McCartney collaborations only two songs have really been disputed by John and Paul themselves -- “Eleanor Rigby” and “In My Life.” Both agree that the lyrics are 100% Lennon, but John says Paul helped on the musical bridge, while Paul recalls writing the entire melody on John’s Mellotron. The gorgeous

piano solo is provided by George Martin. To give his solo a harpsichord sound the producer played the piano at half speed and an octave lower so that when played at

regular speed it would be in the correct key for the song.

On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP

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The Beatles – Because - Abbey Road

Recorded August 1st 1969 Written by John after hearing Yoko playing Beethoven’s “Moonlight

Sonata” on the piano…He then asked her to play the chords backwards and that how “Because“ was written. The 3 part harmony from John, Paul

& George was overdubbed 3 separate times….it was both Paul’s and George’s favorite track on Abbey Road.

Lennon 1.00

The Beatles – Girl - Rubber Soul

Recorded Nov. 11th 1965 Written about a dream girl that didn’t really exist and containing a

somewhat suggestive background vocal by Paul & George. John says, “it’s one of his best” Lead vocal John.

Lennon .7 McCartney .3

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The Beatles - A Hard Day’s Night - A Hard Day’s Night

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John with Paul

The Beatles’ seventh single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. The title is a Ringoism, coined by the drummer sometime in 1963 and used by John in

his book “In His Own Write.” With the film nearly completed the last bit of business was to give the film a name. The project was being filmed with the working title

“Beatlemania.” On April 13, 1964 The Beatles met with key personnel from the studio and bounced title ideas. It was felt they’d find no better suggestion than Ringo’s off-

hand remark “it’s been a hard day’s night” and John volunteered to write the title song that evening. The next morning he brought the song in and taught it to Paul. Paul

cleaned up the middle section and the two played it for producer Walter Shenson. Two days later The Beatles would formally record the song. It was a rarity for an outsider to be allowed in the studio or control booth while The Beatles rehearsed and recorded. An exception was made for the director of the “A Hard Day’s Night” film, Richard Lester.

Lester was in the control booth and offered many suggestions during the morning while this key song was worked out, much to the dismay of producer George Martin. It was

Lester’s suggestion that the song open dramatically (as it would open the film), and fade out at the end in a cinematic way. He got his wish. George’s striking a G suspended 4th

chord on his 12-string Rickenbacker make this record instantly recognizable in its opening two seconds. Released as a single in the UK on July 10, 1964, it went straight

to #1.

On U.S. album: A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP

John Lennon – Hold On - Plastic Ono Band ‘70 This is an ode to self-help for himself, Yoko and the world in general. It is one of

the lighter tracks on the album.

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Quick BREAK… Sean also has a birthday coming this week…have ya

hear the Ghost of the saber tooth tiger album yet…hmm…

John – Beautiful Boy – Double Fantasy

The Beatles - Cry Baby Cry - The Beatles

Recorded July 15th 1968 Another song John called ‘rubbish” in Playboy in 1980…I hate when he

does that.. Lennon 1.00

The Beatles – Lucy In The Sky w/ Diamonds - Sgt. Pepper’s

Lonely Hearts Club Band Recorded March 1st 1967

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The title taken from a painting from young Julian Lennon of a school friend of his named Lucy and there were some stars painted in the sky and

called it Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Paul wrote the line “newspaper taxis”.

Lead vocal John Lennon .8 / McCartney .2

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The Beatles – I’m Only Sleeping – Revolver

Basic tracks recorded April 27, 1966 A song John wrote about Paul constantly waking him up to get to work on the

Revolver LP….Lead vocal John Lennon 1.00

US - Capitol LP Yesterday and Today

The Beatles - Rain – Hey Jude/Beatles Again / Past Masters

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Recorded: 14/16 April 1966 flip of Paperback Writer

Ringo’s favorite Beatle track… On the evening of April 14th 1966, John Lennon very soaked with tea put on his reel to reel tape of that days work backwards

and of course listened for about 2 minutes before realizing it was indeed backwards…this is the how he got the idea for the finish shed product we know

and love.

The Beatles- Tomorrow Never Knows – Revolver Recorded April 6th 1966

Originally titles “Mark I” . Was based on Timothy Leary and Richard Alperts’s The Psychedelic Experience, which was THEIR interpretation of the Tibetan Book of

the Dead. Each Beatle worked at home on creating strange sounds to add to the mix. Then they were added at different speeds sometime backwards…Paul got

“arranging” credit.

Lead vocal John

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Rare mix on 1st pressing UK Mono

The Beatles - I'm So Tired - The Beatles

Recorded Oct. 8th 1968 Written in India when John couldn’t sleep, tired from all that meditating during

the day. One of John’s personal favorites. Lennon 1.00

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John Lennon – Meat City –Mind Games 1973

The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever – Magical Mystery Tour

Recorded Nov/ Dec. 1966

Written in Spain while John was filming “How I Won The War”

Strawberry Fields was actually a Salvation Army home in the neighborhood where Lennon grew up. John used to go to parties there and it always brought back happy memories to John. One of the only two HONEST songs that John

says he wrote for the Beatles…the other? (HELP!)

Lead vocal John

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The Backwards world of Mr. John Winston Ono Lennon Spanning those wonderful years 1966 to 1974

*NEWS w/ Jackie

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The Beatles - Revolution – Single/ Hey Jude / Past Masters Recorded: 9/10/11/12 July 1968

flip of Hey Jude John really wanted this to be the first Apple single but it was tough to beat

out “Hey Jude”…but it still made for one of the best singles in pop music history.

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The Beatles - Hey Bulldog - Yellow Submarine

Recorded 11th February 1968 John said, ”it’s a good sounding record that means nothing”.

Newly remixed for the Yellow Submarine Soundtrack expanded version. Lead vocal Lennon

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QUIZ…Long tones attached!~ HERE

By the end of 1975…Which Beatle had released the most solo LP’s…and how many was it?

A Beatle and a number…John /11

800-955-KLOS

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29/11/68 LP Apple SAPCOR 2 Unfinished Music No.1 - Two Virgins 9/05/69 LP Apple ZAPPLE 01 Unfinished Music No.2 - Life With The Lions 7/11/69 LP Apple SAPCOR 11 The Wedding Album

12/12/69 LP Apple CORE 2001 Live Peace in Toronto 1969 11/12/70 LP Apple PCS 7124 John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band 8/10/71 LP Apple PAS 10004 Imagine

15/09/72 LP Apple PCSP 716 Some Time in New York City 16/11/73 LP Apple PCS 7165 Mind Games 4/10/74 LP Apple PCTC 253 Walls and Bridges

21/02/75 LP Apple PCS 7169 Rock 'n' Roll 24/10/75 LP Apple PCS 7173 Shaved Fish

If you win…You will feel FINE

The Beatles - I Feel Fine- A Collection Of Oldies (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocal: John The Beatles’ eighth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label.

Recorded in nine takes on October 18, 1964. Written entirely by John Lennon. He based the guitar riff on Bobby Parker’s obscure R&B record “Watch Your Step.” The recording marked the first occasion in which guitar feedback had been deliberately incorporated

into a pop song. The sound was achieved by Paul plucking a single bass string and John getting amplifier feedback from his guitar. Issued in the U.S. on November 23, 1964,

and in U.K. four days later. Not included on the “Beatles For Sale” LP, which was released on December 4, 1964 in the UK.

On U.S. albums: Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP

UK:

Non-album single (A-side)

On UK album: A Collection of Beatles Oldies - Parlophone LP (1966)

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John – Instant Karma – Single `70 John's third solo single.

On January 27th 1970 John wrote, recorded, and mixed "Instant Karma" with Phil Spector

producing.

John Lennon – Give Peace A Chance This is arguably John’s most quoted statement in either song or spoken form. The track was recorded on 4-track in the Lennon’s hotel room by “Les Studios Andre Perry” with a variety of friends and admirers including Tommy Smothers

and Timothy Leary, among others. It reached Number 2 in the charts.

John Lennon – Power To The People This song was written following an interview with Tariq Ali, editor of the

propagandist UK Magazine Red Mole. The track urged the downtrodden to rise up against their oppressors. This is considered one of the better songs of John &

Phil’s production career – as it leapt off the radio was successful with sales.

WINNER HERE

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George – It’s Johnnies Birthday - ATMP

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The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko – Past Masters Recorded April 14, 1969 by John 7 Paul only.

Released as a single in UK April 11, 1969 And in the USA May 5th 1969.

Released less than a month after Get Back (John needed an A- Side) First STEREO single in the UK. Banned by the BBC and some US stations as

well. It was actually recorded during the beginning of the Abbey Road sessions

The Beatles - Happiness Is a Warm Gun - The Beatles

Recorded Sept. 23rd 1968 John taking the title from an article on the cover of the American Gun

Magazine (which he never read)…which said Happiness Is A Warm Gun In Your Hand

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John – Jealous Guy – Imagine `71

QUICK BREAK HERE

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The Beatles - Dizzy Miss Lizzy - Help!(Williams)

Lead vocal: John Recorded specifically for the American market at the urgent request of Capitol Records executives, who needed two songs to fill out their upcoming “Beatles VI” album. Of course, Capitol had four songs in its possession it could have included (“From Me To You,” “Misery,” “There’s A Place” and the German-language version of “She Loves You,” had all yet to appear on an LP in America), but they went to the Beatles and asked for something new ASAP. With no new material ready to go the band pulled two Larry Williams’ songs from their pre-fame club repertoire, “Bad Boy” and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy,” that could be recorded in one day and then the tapes would be air-freighted to Capitol Records in Los Angeles. “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” was added as the album closer on the UK “Help!” LP when several songs earmarked for the project fell through (“That Means A Lot” and “Wait”) and they decided against including the two most recent B-sides.

On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP

The Beatles - Twist And Shout – Please Please Me (Medley-Russell) Lead vocal: John

The last song recorded during the marathon session on February 11, 1963. Two takes were completed before Lennon’s voice gave out. The released version is the first take.

Originally recorded by The Isley Brothers in May 1962, The Beatles performed it regularly in their live act between 1962 and 1965. Its inclusion in the 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” sent the song up the Billboard singles chart 22 years after its initial

U.S. release. On U.S. albums:

Introducing… The Beatles - Vee-Jay LP The Early Beatles - Capitol LP

“I Call Your Name”

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John

Composed by John Lennon and originally given to Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas to use as the b-side of another Lennon song (credited to Lennon-McCartney), “Bad to Me.” Both songs had been recorded at Abbey Road by Kramer and band on June 27, 1963,

with Paul McCartney in attendance. The Beatles’ version was recorded in seven takes on March 1, 1964. On U.S. album:

Something New - Capitol LP

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U.K.:

Non-album track (EP song)

The Beatles - You Can’t Do That - A Hard Day’s Night

(Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John

The song was originally intended to be the A-side of the Beatles' sixth UK single, until McCartney came up with “Can't Buy Me Love.” By 1964 Lennon and McCartney were

writing together less frequently, and the quality of “Can't Buy Me Love” spurred Lennon on to write the majority of the “A Hard Day's Night” album. The guitar solo was

performed by Lennon - the first such occurrence on a Beatles release. The song was finished in nine takes, only four of which were complete. It featured George Harrison's first prominent use of his new Rickenbacker 12-string guitar, given to him while in New York for “The Ed Sullivan Show.” “You Can't Do That” was filmed as part of the concert sequence in the “A Hard Day's Night” film, but it didn't make the final cut. The b-side of

“Can’t Buy Me Love” in the UK and U.S. On U.S. album:

The Beatles’ Second Album – Capitol LP

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John Lennon – Imagine – Imagine sessions ‘71 John’s most famous anthem, and one of the most memorable songs of all time, this was to be considered John’s “Yesterday.” It was inspired by Yoko’s poem

“Cloud Piece” from 1963. It continues to have massive radio play to this very day and was infamously censored (and retracted) by Clear Channel following the

9/11 attacks. This was John’s dream – no religion, no wars, no possessions – his utopian ideal.

Love Me Do single/ Quiz question George Martin said it was the day the world changed.

What day was he referring to….? We want the Month day and year

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The Beatles - Yes It Is - Single (Lennon-McCartney)

Lead vocals: John, Paul and George Recorded over five hours on February 16, 1965, the rhythm track of “Yes It Is” was completed in 14 takes. John, Paul and George then spent three hours recording the

vocals live, the best version being laid on top of Take 14 as an overdub. Starting in 1965 this was the new way they would record. Previously, every edit piece or overdub would have been numbered. Now they just recorded until they got it right and placed that on

top of a numbered take, the ”best” rhythm track. Written primarily by John Lennon. John: “That's me trying a rewrite of ‘This Boy,’ but it didn't work.” “Yes It Is” is notable for its lush harmonies and George Harrison’s 12-string Rickenbacker played through a foot-controlled volume pedal, what is now known as a “wah-wah pedal.” The B-side of the “Ticket To Ride” single, issued April 9, 1965 in the UK and April 19, 1965 in the U.S. Capitol Records printed “From the United Artists release ‘Eight Arms To Hold You’ ” on both sides of the single. The wrong film title and this song was not included in the film.

On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP

UK:

Non-album single (B-side)

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John - # 9 Dream – Walls & Bridges 1974

Tim Piper – Oh Yoko – Imagine `71

Long Lost John

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