John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Songs/Songwriting
The first Beatles song to give Ringo Starr co-writing credit was “What Goes On”, though Ringo jokingly claimed he contributed “about five words, and I … Read more
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Audio, Family, John Lennon, Solo Albums, Songs/Songwriting
Julian Lennon made his musical debut at age 11 playing drums on his father’s first studio version of “Ya-Ya”. The 1974 recording would appear as … Read more
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Family, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Songs/Songwriting
Originally titled “Hey Jules”, Paul McCartney wrote “Hey Jude” in an attempt to comfort Julian Lennon, John and Cynthia’s son, during their divorce. In 1968, … Read more
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John Lennon, Musicians & Singers, Songs/Songwriting
John Lennon provides supporting vocals and guitar on David Bowie’s song “Fame”. John also came up with the title. Using Lennon’s title, and a guitar … Read more
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John Lennon, Musicians & Singers, Paul McCartney, Songs/Songwriting
The saxophone solo on “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” was played by the Rolling Stones’ guitarist and co-founder Brian Jones. The recording … Read more
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George Harrison, John Lennon, Songs/Songwriting
“Cry for a Shadow” is the only Beatles song to be credited to John Lennon and George Harrison alone. It’s an instrumental that was written … Read more
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Audio, John Lennon, Musicians & Singers, Paul McCartney, Songs/Songwriting
When Paul McCartney met John Lennon on July 6, 1957, one of the songs Paul played on guitar and sang for John was Eddie Cochran’s … Read more
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George Martin, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Songs/Songwriting
Ringo Starr is the only Beatle to appear on the song “Good Night”. Ringo is the lead vocalist on the song, with The Mike Sammes … Read more
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John Lennon, Songs/Songwriting
The most obvious answer is “I Am the Walrus”, but “Come Together” and “Glass Onion” also contain the word “walrus” in their lyrics. In “Come … Read more
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George Harrison, John Lennon, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Songs/Songwriting
“All Those Years Ago” is a George Harrison song that was a tribute to the then recently assassinated John Lennon. It was released May 11, … Read more
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