Sunday, July 25, 2010

"Plastic Ono Band Live Peace in Toronto: 1969" by John Lennon – ****

First released: 1970

Finally, after three albums that tested the limits of a Beatle fan’s purchasing habits, a real solo album of John Lennon rock and roll, or at least half of one and the first Top 10 solo album of a live concert appearance from September 1969. This is also the first “live” Beatle singing officially released on album, unless you count the little snippet from "The Beatles Story". The Lennon side (or first six tracks if you are listening on CD) are really indispensable. The rest is not even good on Yoko standards, and that’s not a good thing. Maybe half of "Don’t Worry Kyoko". Maybe.

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