LENNONYC is an American Masters Series DVD which could not have been made without the cooperation of Yoko Ono, and this film did give me a different impression of John Lennon, but having read around the Beatles and John Lennon and Yoko Ono, I felt also that it had been edited in such a way as to admit previous controversies but also get past them quickly. All film makers have a point of view so I should not be surprised that this one proposed that at the time of his death on December 8, 1980, John had found personal happiness and career success.
I'm writing about this video DVD here at WES BRYAN- MY LIFE IN MUSIC because of the coverage of John's music making with Phil Spector as Producer in Los Angeles, and because John talks about how the Beatles used to cover early rock and roll "classics" in the studio when they need to relax, take a break, or get inspiration. He also references Elvis Presley in the section that involves his rockabilly song STARTING OVER .
To me this song has Beatlesque aspects as well as reminding me of some Electric Light Orchestra recordings. Christine
Monday, October 22, 2012
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