The YouTube link at the bottom is John Lennon performing “You Make Me Dizzy, Miss Lizzy.” => Toronto, 1969. In my mind, 1969 was the zenith and the apex of a golden era. I don’t care how much revisionist-minded cranks historically disparage the period. Call it the hippie period. Call it the anti-establishment period. CallContinue reading “You Make Me Dizzy Miss Lizzy – John Lennon”
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“Stand By Me” and “Slippin’ And Aslidin’” – John Lennon
Photos: Pinterest Though I always mourn John Lennon when I hear his music, I love the way the man lays it down. Foundational rock n’ roller. You get old like me… and people start disappearing on you like free candy in a candy store – the near and the dear AND the cherished and theContinue reading ““Stand By Me” and “Slippin’ And Aslidin’” – John Lennon”
Nobody Loves You – John Lennon
I know some reject John Lennon due to his total rejection of Jesus. I understand. But I want to again emphasize that I believe it’s important to always separate the art from the artist. John Lennon was a stupendous, rock n’ roll music master. His contributions to rock n’ roll are legendary and incalculable. IContinue reading “Nobody Loves You – John Lennon”
Everything Is Broken: Stand By Me Somewhere Over the Rainbow
What has been man’s grandest aspiration on this planet? His most coveted achievement? A large number of people would immediately posit the development of science and technology. I might agree, but then again, I might have to toss another hat into the ring: music. To me, music is the highest art form that exists (realizing,Continue reading “Everything Is Broken: Stand By Me Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
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