First released: 1974
What a great song! What a great opening to John Lennon’s "Walls and Bridges" album. Starting from the simple bongo beats to a more elaborate production, this is a classy song all the way. It’s also on 1990’s "Lennon". A demo version called "Going Down on Love (Instructions Only)" appears on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and 2006’s "Remember".
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Going Down by Ringo Starr – **
First released: 1983
This song along with "Everybody’s in a Hurry But Me", dragged Ringo’s "Old Wave" album to a halt with two so-so instrumentals ending a somewhat encouraging album.
This song along with "Everybody’s in a Hurry But Me", dragged Ringo’s "Old Wave" album to a halt with two so-so instrumentals ending a somewhat encouraging album.
God Save Oz/God Save Us by John Lennon – ***
First released: 1998
Bill Elliot and the Elastic Oz Band had almost a hit with this Lennon-penned tune in 1971. He called it "God Save Us", but when Lennon’s original was finally released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime", the title had been changed to "God Save Oz".
Bill Elliot and the Elastic Oz Band had almost a hit with this Lennon-penned tune in 1971. He called it "God Save Us", but when Lennon’s original was finally released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime", the title had been changed to "God Save Oz".
God Save the Queen by The Beatles – **
Unreleased.
The British national anthem was attempted many times. The Beatles performed it on their "Get Back" sessions, and it replaced the opening notes of the "Party at the Palace" version that Paul performed of "All You Need is Love" in 2002.
The British national anthem was attempted many times. The Beatles performed it on their "Get Back" sessions, and it replaced the opening notes of the "Party at the Palace" version that Paul performed of "All You Need is Love" in 2002.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
God by John Lennon – ****
First released: 1970
Lennon’s version of "Hey Jude" in that the “I don’t believe” section kind of reminds me of the latter’s “Na, na, na, na, na, na, na” section. Lennon doesn’t believe in anything much except himself and Yoko. Must be nice. It’s still a great song. From "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". Also released on the "Imagine: John Lennon" soundtrack from 1988, 1990’s "Lennon", "Working Class Hero" from 2005, 2006’s "Remember", and "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" from 2006. A demo version appears on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime" and on 2004’s "Acoustic".
Lennon’s version of "Hey Jude" in that the “I don’t believe” section kind of reminds me of the latter’s “Na, na, na, na, na, na, na” section. Lennon doesn’t believe in anything much except himself and Yoko. Must be nice. It’s still a great song. From "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". Also released on the "Imagine: John Lennon" soundtrack from 1988, 1990’s "Lennon", "Working Class Hero" from 2005, 2006’s "Remember", and "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" from 2006. A demo version appears on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime" and on 2004’s "Acoustic".
Go Your Own Way by George Harrison – (NC)
Unreleased.
Unreleased Harrison sung tune by Alexander dating from 1977. I haven’t heard it.
Unreleased Harrison sung tune by Alexander dating from 1977. I haven’t heard it.
Go Now by Denny Laine – ***
First released: 1976
A live version was performed by Wings and released on "Wings Over America" in 1976. Originally, it was recorded in 1965 when Laine was part of The Moody Blues.
A live version was performed by Wings and released on "Wings Over America" in 1976. Originally, it was recorded in 1965 when Laine was part of The Moody Blues.
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