First released: 1998
Jerry Lewis calls for an encore of the Lennons performance on the 1972 "Telethon" on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology". Unfortunately, they don’t come back out, nor does the Anthology contain the musical performance, which is very disappointing. Ringo and Paul have also appeared separately on later editions of the "Telethon" performing their current hits.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Jenny Wren by Paul McCartney – ***
First released: 2005
Everyone compared this song to "Blackbird", which I guess it does sound like it, but it seems more like rip off than tribute. It's from Paul's "Chaos and Creation in the Back Yard" and as such, is one of the better tunes from the album. A live version of the song was available as a download at the time.
Everyone compared this song to "Blackbird", which I guess it does sound like it, but it seems more like rip off than tribute. It's from Paul's "Chaos and Creation in the Back Yard" and as such, is one of the better tunes from the album. A live version of the song was available as a download at the time.
Jenny Jenny by The Beatles – ***
Unreleased.
The Beatles performed a version of this Little Richard classic during their 1969 "Get Back" sessions.
The Beatles performed a version of this Little Richard classic during their 1969 "Get Back" sessions.
Jealous Guy by John Lennon – ****
First released: 1971
Probably Lennon’s second most famous tune, next to "Imagine" and amazingly from the same album. The song was originally "Child of Nature" and written for The Beatles’ "White Album". When the song was rejected, it was resurrected three years later with new lyrics. When Lennon died, Roxy Music did a poignant cover version in 1981. The classic song was finally released as a single in 1988 for the "Imagine: John Lennon" soundtrack. It’s also on "The John Lennon Collection" from 1982, 1990’s "Lennon", "Lennon Legend" from 1997, "Instant Karma" from 2001, and "Working Class Hero" from 2005, and 2006’s "Remember". There’s also a demo version released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology". A different demo snippet is featured on 2003's "Fly on the Wall".
Probably Lennon’s second most famous tune, next to "Imagine" and amazingly from the same album. The song was originally "Child of Nature" and written for The Beatles’ "White Album". When the song was rejected, it was resurrected three years later with new lyrics. When Lennon died, Roxy Music did a poignant cover version in 1981. The classic song was finally released as a single in 1988 for the "Imagine: John Lennon" soundtrack. It’s also on "The John Lennon Collection" from 1982, 1990’s "Lennon", "Lennon Legend" from 1997, "Instant Karma" from 2001, and "Working Class Hero" from 2005, and 2006’s "Remember". There’s also a demo version released on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology". A different demo snippet is featured on 2003's "Fly on the Wall".
Jazz Street by Paul McCartney – (NR)
Unreleased.
Not sure if I've heard this McCartney recording dating back to 1972.
Not sure if I've heard this McCartney recording dating back to 1972.
Jazz Piano Song by The Beatles – ***
Unreleased.
Generic title given to the McCartney/Starkey improvisation from "Let it Be" and the "Get Back" sessions from 1969. It’s kind of amusing and certain a highlight besides the infamous rooftop performance.
Generic title given to the McCartney/Starkey improvisation from "Let it Be" and the "Get Back" sessions from 1969. It’s kind of amusing and certain a highlight besides the infamous rooftop performance.
Japanese Tears by Denny Laine – ***
First released: 1980
Denny Laine’s frustration with McCartney being jailed in Japan for pot possession led to this bouncy tune. Although never a hit, it would have fit in well on an upcoming Wings album, had there been one.
Denny Laine’s frustration with McCartney being jailed in Japan for pot possession led to this bouncy tune. Although never a hit, it would have fit in well on an upcoming Wings album, had there been one.
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