Thursday, April 29, 2010

Jamrag by John Lennon – *

First released: 1972

Another one of those crazy non-tunes that John and Yoko performed with Frank Zappa that appeared on the original LP and CD albums of "Some Time in New York City", but were edited off of the CD reissue.

Jamming With Heather by Paul McCartney – *

Unreleased.

The Beatles really messing about with Paul's adopted daughter Heather in 1969. Nothing much and as such should remain unreleased.

"James Paul McCartney" (feature) by Paul McCartney – ***

First released: 1973

Although never officially released onto video, this did air on television in the UK in 1973 and the US in 1976. It’s kind of a crazy mix of songs, due mainly to its being filmed before the mid-70s classic "Band On the Run", so none of those songs appear here. And since, McCartney really didn’t want to perform Beatles stuff (save for a nod to "Yesterday"), one is left with his strange output from 1970 to early 1973. Highlights (and best songs) include his performances of "Maybe I’m Amazed", "Uncle Albert" and "Live and Let Die". Also included are performances of "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "My Love" and "Heart of the Country". A highlight (some say lowlight) is the performance of the still unreleased "Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance".

James Coburn (dialogue) by James Coburn – ***

First released: 1998

James Coburn discusses his participation in the photoshoot for "Band on the Run" on the "25th Anniversary Edition".

Jambalaya by The Beatles – (NR)

Unreleased.

The Beatles ran through a version of this classic when working with Tony Sheridan in 1961.

Jam by The Beatles – (NR)

Unreleased.

Name for unreleased Lennon/Harrison/Starkey improvisation dating from 1968.

Jacob’s Ladder by Doris Troy – ***

First released: 1969

Doris Troy song and single released with the production and playing help of George.