tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post6125992680352287706..comments2023-05-25T15:59:38.797+01:00Comments on ...Dinosaur Album Guides: Ten Story Love Song - John Lennon's Top TenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-3653687337919572292012-12-08T17:04:00.614+00:002012-12-08T17:04:00.614+00:00Good list. You know why? Cause it's your perso...Good list. You know why? Cause it's your personal reflection on what your favourite songs are, and says a lot about your character. If one were to sit down and scientifically analyse all of his songs and come out with "the technically most well rounded 10 Lennon tunes"... that would be boring and say nothing about the writer.<br /><br />And I tend to agree with your opinions about him as a writer, especially as compared with the others. He was just more honest, more frank, willing to say whatever. George had some interesting word play that I think gave him a uniqueness from the others, McCartney was of course the more commercial composer, but Lennon both wrote and sang the words "Don't Let Me Down" with such honesty, that neither of the other two could really compare in that regard. "When you say she's looking good, she acts as if it's understood she's cool"... how frank.<br /><br />As far as the Norwegian Wood debate goes, Harrison is following the rhythm guitar part note for note. So to say Harrison's sitar part is what makes the song great, is to really say, the tone of the sitar is what makes the song great. Which is overlooking... the entire song. I'm sure we could all find 100 songs on youtube with sitars that aren't anywhere near being such an amazing masterpiece. I agree with how you said it, too... never mind the sitar for a second (cause that's what perks the ear first, and the melody it plays over the acoustic guitar is the driving melodic hook of the song) and perhaps refocus your attention on the lyrical genius at play.<br /><br />Nice workNowhere Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-61850994134849791962012-02-12T16:09:28.832+00:002012-02-12T16:09:28.832+00:00Wonderful beat ! I wish to apprentice while you am...<b>Wonderful beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog website? The account helped me a acceptable deal. 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I actually think For No One was pretty nice but John OWNED that category.<br /><br />As for his "musical limitations" everyone likes to highlight. When YOU write something as beautiful as Julia or Across the Universe or Girl or Dear Prudence then talk to me. As a band, they all helped each other out with ideas musically. John was able to express himself romantically JUST AS WELL as Paul. The musical/lyrical section of Michele I personally prefer is the "I love you, I love you, I love you/that's all I want to say" part, which was written by Lennon.<br /><br />Whoever said these songs choices are terrible is absolutely wrong. And yes, the sitar part in NW was lovely. But it was John's melody and the combination of the two instruments in the intro that makes it gorgeous. That was NOT all George.<br /><br />No one is trying to diminish P, G, or R. But let's face facts: Lennon was a brilliant songwriter. No one is going to try and tell me otherwise. My favorite ever moment in the Beatles catalog is the chorus to Don't Let Me Down. That yearning scream. The pleading. Not only was he brilliant at writing songs, but he was an AMAZING singer.<br /><br />Still the best Beatle in my eyes and ears, but the others are all great. Can't knock 'em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-54295740247596005772011-12-09T16:01:44.294+00:002011-12-09T16:01:44.294+00:00I think you hit the nail on the head describing Le...I think you hit the nail on the head describing Lennon. Thanks for the article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-59226310657828741612011-12-09T15:59:38.292+00:002011-12-09T15:59:38.292+00:00One of the commenters wrote of McCartney who is no...One of the commenters wrote of McCartney who is not relevant to the article. While one cannot deny that he is talented and certainly great at pop music,as the "Merv Griffith" of the Beatles, he'll never have the depth John had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-34331733239621465002011-12-09T15:47:11.112+00:002011-12-09T15:47:11.112+00:00Can't say I like this article. Probably turned...Can't say I like this article. Probably turned off when the writer is trying to make a point that reasonably isn't correct. An honesty that George and Paul couldn't aspire to. Come on who are you kidding. Confessional pain doesn't mean someone else's happier spirit isn't honest. Harrison's first song with the Beatles Don't bother Me is brutally honest and that was at the beginning of their career. Paul's melancholy with Yesterday not honest hhmm. Maybe they didn't wear their emotions quite as heavily as John's is true but that does'nt warrant your conclusion or insult. And I also agree with everyone saying George was the one that elevated their music eg. Norwegian Wood. This being said I love them all equally.docchalknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-77872281880540643872011-12-09T15:05:06.467+00:002011-12-09T15:05:06.467+00:00There so many other good Lennon songs.What about &...There so many other good Lennon songs.What about "I am only sleeping" (my all time favourite Lennon songs), "Nowhere Man","In my life" and last but not least "It is like (starting over)". There many, many more fabulous songs from him. Good choice but not the bests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-53107963066144279742011-12-09T12:25:49.045+00:002011-12-09T12:25:49.045+00:00Absolutely the sitar on NW made the song, and beca...Absolutely the sitar on NW made the song, and became it's signature sound, there's no dispute there. Although Harrison did later admit that the song needed 'something'. He had a sitar at hand and he found the notes. The sitar became that 'something', so the sitar was a gimmick of sorts, albeit a gimmick that really worked. My reason for choosing NW was to display Lennon's songwriting maturity, and secondly his sublime acoustic work. I mean no disrespect to Harrison. McDonald's book declares Harrison was the bassist. Most likely you have an earlier edition, rpinted before McCartney's Many Years From Now, in which he states he did not play bass on this track; "I'm not sure but I think it was one of the only Beatle records I never played on. I think we had a barney or something and I said, 'Oh, fuck you!,' and they said, 'Well, we'll do it.'"... Miles 1997, p. 288. I would not put a huge amount of stock in what you read in McDonald's book. Personally speaking I think its an enormously flawed piece of work. If you want the studio credits, try Lewisohn's:The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions 1988. As for the best composer...this is always going to be affected by personal opinion. My own take would be that McCartney wrote more commercially appealing melodies, but lacked the depth of Lennon's honesty and simplicity. I think they both coveted each others abilities. Lennon was the most accomplished rhythm guitarist, McCartney the most rounded musician, Harrison the most technically gifted guitarist, and Ringo...wasn't even the best drummer in The BeatlesJohnny Rhythmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767217584243855638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-55709749501142005432011-12-09T10:12:31.052+00:002011-12-09T10:12:31.052+00:00"Forget the perpetual stories about sitars ....."Forget the perpetual stories about sitars ...!" on Norwegian Wood. Harrison's sitar on NW is the essence and trademark of the song! - She Said ... and Tomorrow ... wouldn't have been the same without Harrison's dedicated contribution. - According to Ian MacDonald McCartney plays bas on She Said ... We all have our favorite Beatle, mine is - as you might have noticed - Harrison. But Lennon was the best singer in the band, Harrison the best musician, McCartney the best composer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-47502831216437380302011-12-09T09:36:35.582+00:002011-12-09T09:36:35.582+00:00bad choices. even worse intro. lennon's "...bad choices. even worse intro. lennon's "sincerity" have nothing to do with his ability to compose music. which was rather limited. mccartney is a far better composer and musician. and arranger. tomorrow never knows is fascinating mainly because of his tape loops and drums' pattern. "revolutionary lyrics" doesn't make a good song. although god is, in fact good, only not that good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-63812635339880406582011-12-09T07:34:00.454+00:002011-12-09T07:34:00.454+00:00Your list is fantastic. I would have personally ch...Your list is fantastic. I would have personally chosen Jealous Guy off Imagine instead of the title track, and there's a bunch on Mind Games and Walls and Bridges I consistently call my favorite. Girl off of Rubber Soul is utter perfection, as is Dear Prudence, Because, Across The Universe, and Julia. Oh damn. Too many choices. Lennon was always my favorite Beatle and his placement has never budged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097564220291038603.post-84148537183367837732011-12-09T05:36:38.495+00:002011-12-09T05:36:38.495+00:00Nice Top 10 rundown. Very interesting choices, ne...Nice Top 10 rundown. Very interesting choices, never heard of some, thanks. "I Should Have Known Better" is one of my favorite Beatles tunes, so I was glad to see it on the list. It is so simple, joyful, playful. <br /><br />I'm surprised, though, that you didn't include "Nowhere Man" in the list of songs chronicling his life and state of mind.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.com