First released: 1971
This was the b-side to a single by Bill Elliot and the Elastic Oz Band of a song written but not performed by John Lennon called "God Save Oz" (except in a demo version). This song was by Lennon, though no one knew it. Later, it was released to CD on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and added as a bonus track to the 2000 CD reissue version of "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". Not one of Lennon’s better moments. It should have remained unreleased.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Dizzy Miss Lizzie by The Beatles – ****
First released: 1965
Originally a hit for Larry Williams in 1958, "Dizzy" later appeared as an album track on the US "Beatles VI" album, and soon thereafter on the British version of The Beatles’ "Help!" A 1965 radio version appears on 1994's "Live at the BBC". Good, solid rock and roll!!
When it was time for the Toronto Rock n’ Roll Revival Concert in 1969, Lennon remembered this one that was performed numerous times with The Beatles. It was released on "The Plastic Ono Band – Live Peace in Toronto 1969" album in 1970. It was also on 1990’s "Lennon" and "Instant Karma" from 2001.
Originally a hit for Larry Williams in 1958, "Dizzy" later appeared as an album track on the US "Beatles VI" album, and soon thereafter on the British version of The Beatles’ "Help!" A 1965 radio version appears on 1994's "Live at the BBC". Good, solid rock and roll!!
When it was time for the Toronto Rock n’ Roll Revival Concert in 1969, Lennon remembered this one that was performed numerous times with The Beatles. It was released on "The Plastic Ono Band – Live Peace in Toronto 1969" album in 1970. It was also on 1990’s "Lennon" and "Instant Karma" from 2001.
Distractions by Paul McCartney – ***
First released: 1989
The best part of this song is the instrumental break, which is very "Disneyish" in its approach. Lyrically, it's not bad either, from McCartney's "Flowers in the Dirt".
The best part of this song is the instrumental break, which is very "Disneyish" in its approach. Lyrically, it's not bad either, from McCartney's "Flowers in the Dirt".
Distance Makes No Difference With Love by George Harrison – ***
First released: 1996
Nice duet with Carl Perkins and George Harrison featured on Perkins' "Go Cat Go" album.
Nice duet with Carl Perkins and George Harrison featured on Perkins' "Go Cat Go" album.
"Disney Time" (feature) by Paul McCartney – (NC)
Unreleased.
Paul and Linda hosted this British Disney special in 1973. To date, it has not been released to video in any form.
Paul and Linda hosted this British Disney special in 1973. To date, it has not been released to video in any form.
Dirty World by George Harrison – ***
First released: 1988
“Dirty world, dirty world, it’s an ****-ing dirty world!” The self-censorship makes this song all the more a joy from George’s "The Traveling Wilburys, Volume 1".
“Dirty world, dirty world, it’s an ****-ing dirty world!” The self-censorship makes this song all the more a joy from George’s "The Traveling Wilburys, Volume 1".
Ding Dong, Ding Dong by George Harrison – ***
First released: 1974
One of the better tunes on the otherwise abysmal "Dark Horse" album and the second single that was released too close to the actual holidays of Christmas and New Year’s to actually have an impact. Lyrically, the song has very few, but it makes for an easy sing-along and makes a fine holiday addition with Lennon’s "Happy Xmas (War is Over)", McCartney’s "Wonderful Christmastime", and Starr’s "I Wanna Be Santa Claus", plus "The Beatles’ Christmas Album".
One of the better tunes on the otherwise abysmal "Dark Horse" album and the second single that was released too close to the actual holidays of Christmas and New Year’s to actually have an impact. Lyrically, the song has very few, but it makes for an easy sing-along and makes a fine holiday addition with Lennon’s "Happy Xmas (War is Over)", McCartney’s "Wonderful Christmastime", and Starr’s "I Wanna Be Santa Claus", plus "The Beatles’ Christmas Album".
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