John Lennon by Bob Gruen
John Lennon was the first Rock Star to rock my world.
I really prefer to remember people on their birthdays and not on the day they were assassinated. John Lennon would have been 70 this past October 9th but I was flitting about Rome (on a trip inspired by another Rock Star, who is also a fan of John Lennon.)
I was a big Beatles fan and to this day my favorite Beatles’ songs are almost exclusively the ones associated most with John. Today I thought I’d post some of my favorite (solo) Lennon lyrics in no particular order.
And we all shine on
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
Well, we all shine on
-Instant Karma
Whatever gets you through your life ‘salright, ‘salright
Do it wrong or do it right ‘salright, ‘salright
Don’t need a watch to waste your time oh no, oh no
-Whatever Gets You Through The Night
Let’s Take A Chance And Fly Away, Together
-Just Like Starting Over
I’ve had enough of watching scenes
Of schizophrenic, egocentric, paranoic primadonnas
All I want is the truth
-Gimme Some Truth
Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender you got to let it go
-Mind Games
I’m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round.
I really love to watch them roll.
-Watching The Wheels