Sunday, July 4, 2010

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by The Beatles – ****

First released: 1968

One of those "should have been a single" songs that finally was released as a single in 1976. In the meantime, it made for a (at the time) unique sounding Beatles record from the very diverse "White Album". It's also on "1967-1970". It also is featured on the radio on Lennon's solo "Radio Play" from "Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With the Lions". A demo version appears on 1996's "Anthology 3", that was originally scheduled to appear on the aborted 1985 "Sessions" LP and the b-side of "Leave My Kitten Alone".

Nutwood Scene by Paul McCartney – ***

Unreleased.

Paul composed and recorded the music for his Rupert project in 1978 that remains unreleased.

Nutopian National Anthem by John Lennon – *

First released: 1973

What’s it sound like? It is what it is. From John Lennon’s "Mind Games". It sounds vaguely similar to "Two Minutes Silence".

#9 Dream by John Lennon – ****

First released: 1974

This is not only a great track from John Lennon’s "Walls and Bridges" collection, but also is a great single, still getting plenty of airplay to this day. It is also one of my favorite Lennon tunes of all time. It is also included on the 1975 "Shaved Fish" compilation, "The John Lennon Collection" from 1982, 1990’s "Lennon", "Lennon Legend" from 1997, "Instant Karma" from 2001, "Working Class Hero" from 2005, and 2006’s "Remember".

Nowhere to Go by George Harrison – ***

Unreleased.

George Harrison outtake from the "All Things Must Pass" sessions from 1970.

Nowhere Man by The Beatles – ****

First released: 1965

Probably more popular here than in the UK as it was released as yet another hit single. I first heard as part of the soundtrack to the "Yellow Submarine" movie, so I always think of the “Boob” when I hear it. I know John was singing about himself. Anyway, it’s on the UK version of "Rubber Soul". It's also on 1999's "Yellow Submarine Songtrack".

Now That She's Gone Away by Ringo Starr – ***

First released: 2008

Decent track from Ringo’s "Liverpool 8". It has a kind of bouncy, darker feel.