The Beatles Bible - Topic: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Zig on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:21:33 +0100

Von Bontee said
Haven't heard that in awhile...someday I really need to find that Ringo best-of that Zig recommended awhile back.

Damn, way off-topic and it's my fault! So, has anyone seen the "Classic Albums" episode regarding JL/POB?

Von Bontee on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:47:27 +0100

Yeah, I like it a lot. (Love that whole "Classic Albums" series in fact, the ones I've seen.) It's too bad there was no existing performing/recording footage of that John/Ringo/Klaus trio (with or without Yoko.)

I appreciate Yoko more than most folks, but I agree with MeanMM about that NYC concert recording (and video.) Giving her a specific number of her own so she can do her thing is fine by me. Allowing her to ululate incessantly without regard while somebody else is trying to sing a SONG = not so fine.

Long John Silver on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:44:28 +0100

Von Bontee said
Haven't heard that in awhile...someday I really need to find that Ringo best-of that Zig recommended awhile back.

Damn, way off-topic and it's my fault! So, has anyone seen the "Classic Albums" episode regarding JL/POB?

I did, it's actually very good.

meanmistermustard on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:59:47 +0100

Ive heard It Dont Come Easy on the radio before, tho it was part of a beatles solo double (cant remember the other song tho).

Classic Albums JL/POB is on Sky Arts occasionally tho i havent seen it as is some Bed In documentary and the NYC concert which is fabulous until Yoko starts. I want to hear John sing clearly not under Yoko's wailing, ruined a great show.

Von Bontee on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:33:36 +0100

Haven't heard that in awhile...someday I really need to find that Ringo best-of that Zig recommended awhile back.

Damn, way off-topic and it's my fault! So, has anyone seen the "Classic Albums" episode regarding JL/POB?

The Walrus on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:24:11 +0100

I have heard Photograph a few times, notably first thing a few days ago.

Von Bontee on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:59:10 +0100

Well, Ringo hasn't had a true hit single in, what, 30 years?

minime on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:23:17 +0100

As for me, I have never heard a Ringo song on the radio. I would get a heartache if I did. Some Mccartney songs, the occasional Imagine, I remember hearing something from Harrison the other day, but never anything from Ringo. I guess he isn't popular around here...

Von Bontee on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:58:45 +0100

The only Lennon song I specifically recall hearing on AM radio throughout the 70s (when I ranged from 2-12 years old) is "#9 Dream". (Wasn't until years later that I identified it, however; I didn't even know all four Beatles by name until 1979 or so.) During the same stretch, through pop radio exposure alone, I had at least passing familiarity with two Ringo singles, three by George, and at least a dozen by Paul. Makes you think!

fabfouremily on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:31:14 +0100

Zig said

fabfouremily said

Zig said

fabfouremily said
I was in IKEA last month and 'Woman' came on, not that I could really hear it. I think that´s the only time I´ve ever heard one of John´s songs in a place like that.

I heard that same song in a Home Depot once. I was the only one in the store singing it out loud. I didn't mind getting odd stares from strangers...I had John on my side.

I hid behind the plants so I could sing the song without getting funny looks off normal buyers.

It would have been hilarious ...

Zig on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:24:08 +0100

fabfouremily said

Zig said

fabfouremily said
I was in IKEA last month and 'Woman' came on, not that I could really hear it. I think that´s the only time I´ve ever heard one of John´s songs in a place like that.

I heard that same song in a Home Depot once. I was the only one in the store singing it out loud. I didn't mind getting odd stares from strangers...I had John on my side.

I hid behind the plants so I could sing the song without getting funny looks off normal buyers.

It would have been hilarious if other ...

fabfouremily on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:19:07 +0100

Zig said

fabfouremily said
I was in IKEA last month and 'Woman' came on, not that I could really hear it. I think that´s the only time I´ve ever heard one of John´s songs in a place like that.

I heard that same song in a Home Depot once. I was the only one in the store singing it out loud. I didn't mind getting odd stares from strangers...I had John on my side.

I hid behind the plants so I could sing the song without getting funny looks off normal buyers.

Zig on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:05:45 +0100

fabfouremily said
I was in IKEA last month and 'Woman' came on, not that I could really hear it. I think that´s the only time I´ve ever heard one of John´s songs in a place like that.

I heard that same song in a Home Depot once. I was the only one in the store singing it out loud. I didn't mind getting odd stares from strangers...I had John on my side.

fabfouremily on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:49:23 +0100

I was in IKEA last month and 'Woman' came on, not that I could really hear it. I think that´s the only time I´ve ever heard one of John´s songs in a place like that.

Dipsy on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:44:29 +0100

Von Bontee said
I heard "Love" playing in the supermarket two nights ago while grocery shopping and was astonished - don't think I've EVER heard any songs from this album on the radio!

Me neither. In fact, the only Lennon solo song I've ever heard on the radio is "Imagine". It's a bit sad, really, how little consideration John's solo work receives in my area... It could just be because the older people--who are the intended target audience for our '60s and '70s classic rock stations--still hate him for a statement he ...