So much of John’s later work is really introspective and truly reflects his own personal search for life’s meanings. This song is almost like a therapy session. ✌️
A therapy session at the expense of other peoples feelngs. His ex wife, his current wife, the son he has with his current wife..... To say nothing of the in laws. Honestly after publishing this song assassination was the best thing for him really 😂
@@mnomadvfxWhat the hell is your problem? John Lennon did not deserve to be assassinated. He was a man who only wanted peace I the world. Don't forget he was after all just a man. He fell out of love with his first wife,big deal love comes and goes until you find the one you were meant to be with for life. John was with Yoko until the end of his life and would still be with her had he lived. If you don't like John Lennon why did you bother to even watch this reaction? Just Trolling I suppose.
@@francineanthonsen2125 Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
It was originally planned as a Beatles song called Child of Nature, with the intention of being released in 1968. John perfected it a few years later. It's definitely one of his best songs.
He composed it after a Maharishi lecture when the four Beatles were there studying meditation. Paul wrote "Mother Nature's Son" that same day (or so the story tells).
I remember hearing that the original opening lyrics for this song while it was still called Child of Nature were, "On the road to Rishikesh, I was dreaming more or less. And the dream I had was true, Yes the dream I had was true..." and that's about all I can remember of it off the top of my head.
Lennon confronted his "green-eyed monster" in this song about his jealous fits which sometimes overtook him. This song is indescribably beautiful and one of his best compositions. The whistling segment is incredible
The music for this song was originally written as the song "Child of Nature" but John wrote new lyrics to create "Jealous Guy". The Roxy Music version of this song (recorded as a tribute to Lennon after his murder) is actually considered by many people to be the definitive version.
@@markallen2984 it’s ok the say Roxy Music did a great (even fantastic) version, but to say it is definitive over Lennon is a strange thing to say (whoever said it first). All Along the WatchTower is considered by critics, fans, and Dylan himself to be the definitive version of that song. But that’s the only time I’ve heard a cover to be considered definitive (especially in regards to such a beautiful and deeply personal song written by a genius who was murdered tragically)
Their relationship was tumultuous early on and they shared it with the world through their music. Yoko genuinely peaced John out. His later music sounds as if he is more comfortable with himself. Have a Measured Monday.
This is not about Yoko at all. Yoko confirmed it. This is about Paul. Yoko sucked the creative life out of John. All of his friends and family and staff said that when he was with her, he was a shell of a person.
@@carlaharrington5120 ...and yet painfully tragic when you think about how all that hopefulness, healing, and promises to be there for Sean (in a way that he wasn't for Julian) as he grows up were all taken away by a psychopath with a gun, within weeks of the songs being released.
Yes I always remember Brian Ferry (who covered Jealous Guy) being asked, in the raw days following John's death, which of John's work he liked best. He said, he loved all of it.
I shed a tear when I heard John's voice. It reminded me that no matter how talented one is, ultimately, we are human beings that are subject to our baser instincts and prone to making terrible mistakes. John's vulnerability to these behaviors touches all of us who work to be better souls. Thank you for the reaction.
Supposedly at a party.he had loud relations with a woman that Yoko and other people heard all.thats when he went on his lost weekend with Nielsen and ringo in California 😊that lasted 4 years. Yoko told her assistant mae pang to go with him so he wouldn't wind up with anyone else.i believe that happened in 71.she called him back in 75.they had Sean ( beautiful boy).and he was a house husband for 4 years,while writing his double fantasy alblum.then in 80 tragedy struck.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of my requests!!! I heard this song on the radio in 1986, and bought the new John Lennon tape that was out. It was amazing!!! What a great time to be alive, and RIP as always, Mr. Lennon. You're still missed!!! 😥
@@colinluckens9591 It was actually "Imagine." I saw it the other day in my collection. I always thought it was a new compilation of his songs, because "Jealous Guy" was on the radio quite a bit back then, and that was when I saw the tape at the store.
Yep! "(Just Like) Starting Over" was actually on the chart when he was killed, and it ended up spending 5 weeks at #1. Then he had a big #2 hit with "Woman."
Lennon had his infamous "lost weekend" in the early '70s when he and Yoko were going through great turmoil, supposedly due to his infidelity. The "lost weekend" was actually much longer than a weekend. It is infamous because Lennon spent the time partying with David Bowie and Harry Nillson. Check out the story. It is some great rock lore.
I saw documentary about John Lennon and also when he was younger and yes he would party with Harry Nielsen. Just don't kinds of people but the thing is that whatever is on whatever he did. He was always getting in fights with somebody. And I just thought well o k so much for peace but of course great music
He didn't spend the whole time partying. He produced Nilsson's "Pussycats" album, finished work on "Mind Games," completed "Walls and Bridges," and the "Rock and Roll" album, which began with Phil Spector during the thirsty part of his Yoko-exile, and was completed by early-1975. He also appeared onstage with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in late 1974. Lennon was going to work with Paul McCartney in New Orleans (Venus and Mars) in 1975, but Yoko said, oh no. See May Pang's interviews on youtube about the eighteen-month weekend.
Haven't heard the Roxy Music version but I find it VERY HARD TO SEE how this could be topped!!!.... Of course I can't say that without listening to the RM version, but why would I want to??? THIS is perfection ❤❤❤
Lennon's recording of "Jealous Guy" was released on the Imagine album in 1971. It was not released as a single until November 1985. Lennon actually wrote the song while he was still with the Beatles.
John wrote the music when he was with The Beatles but the lyrics were different. John didn't like the original lyrics. The lyrics heard here were, I believe, written after the breakup.
John Lennon's songs are seemingly so simple, and yet they are so deep and hit so hard. Not a note out of place. I think this song was written when he and Yoko were still in England, hence the big country estate and the Rolls Royce in the video. Then they moved to New York. He and Yoko separated for a while, she stayed in New York and he moved to Los Angeles for a drug and booze-filled year or so when he really went off the rails and had an affair. He got clean, they reconciled, she had their son Sean and he became a very happy house husband for a number of years, then he went back to recording and had just finished his beautiful album Double Fantasy when he was killed. I walked by their apartment building The Dakota about a half hour before he was shot. I wonder if John Hinkley was already there hiding in the shadows. It gives me shivers to think about it. What a waste of a beautiful soul. RIP.
John was wild when he was younger but really toned things down as he got older and especially after his son Sean was born. Check out his song about Sean called ‘Beautiful Boy’. It’s a love song from father to son and it’s so beautiful.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
These members of the Beatles were all extremely creative! That doesn’t always happen within a group that usually one or two people that make it all happen but not the Beatles… Legendary for all the things we talk about when we listen to them. This is a beautiful song is so much meaning😊
This was a great song by John Lennon, side note here, I just went to a Ringo Star (and his all star band) concert last week and it was fantastic! The band included Edgar Winter and others from famous bands like Toto, Men at Work, and Average White Band. They all sounded incredible and looked great too. I don't know what Ringo's secret is but he was moving and dancing like a 30 year old!
I went to see him too and was shocked he played the drums for so many songs and danced too. His energy was incredible. Love that he posed for pics behind people that approached the stage. Edgar Winter, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay were all fantastic! What a great show.
Ringo takes very good care of himself. Gone are all the vices. He's an avid vegetarian as well. And it's true, you get all the protein you need from vegetables. No need for meat, especially red meat which, eaten to excess, is very bad for you. Peace and love, Ringo!
Most of John's solo music has a raw feeling to it. Songs like God, Working Class Hero, How, Mother, Cold Turkey are all raw emotion. I'd love to see you react to God from his first album.
John told Paul this was for him. It was written in 1968 when the Beatles were in India with different lyrics called Child of Nature. Something happened in India between Paul and John that has never been revealed, but their relationship was strained upon their return and the slow breakup of their partnership had begun.
@@gettinhungrig8806 “He used to say, ‘Everyone is on the McCartney bandwagon.’ He wrote ‘I’m Just a Jealous Guy,’ and he said that the song was about me. So I think it was just some kind of jealousy.” - Paul McCartney, 1985, to Playgirl Magazine
"I Know (I Know)" was the "apologize song" written for Paul. Don't know about "Jealous Guy". I think it was to Yoko. All former girlfriends who talk about John seem to be conclusive that he was a very jealous and insecure man (probably because he was abandoned by his parents as a child). During the "Abbey Road" sessions he used to keep Yoko by his side all the time and was jealous about her being too close to Paul or other guys.
@@paulopinheirosc He was ALSO very jealous of anyone that showed his first wife Cynthia, when they were dating and in the early years of their marriage. I think the "I didn't mean to hurt you, I'm sorry that I made you cry" was also an apology to Cynthia, his first wife and mother of their son Julian, and also to Yoko when he took a woman into another room, leaving Yoko in the room with other people. They could hear what was obviously going on in the other room, and one of the other guests turned the music up louder so Yoko couldn't hear it. He has hurt BOTH Cynthia and Yoko.
@@TheZumph You obviously just want to push the fact that he wasn't a nice person early on in life, and didn't get a chance to change properly, but guess what? He was human. AND? You don't understand the deeper message of that song. He knew he had a lot of change to do in himself, but working class hero isn't about that...
And Here Today by Paul McCartney was written for John after his death, as was Empty Garden by Elton John. (They were close friends). You should check those out too.
This is why The Beatles were and still are unsurpassable. Three hugely talented songwriters, three superb singers and four brilliant musicians. What a mix, together or singly!! 😁😁🇬🇧
This was actually written in Rishikesh, India in 1968 under the title Child of Nature. John dug it out in 1970/71 and reworked it with the new title of Jealous Guy
John has the talent of making songs relatable, no matter the tone thanks for continuing to witness his solo career! he really had plenty of stories to tell, ones he couldn't produce when he was a Beatle
This is one of my absolute favorites of John’s solo songs. It’s so raw and honest. You guys need to check out “Watching the Wheels” which is also incredible! Two more Lennon adjacent recommendations: His son, Julian Lennon is also a musician! His song “Too Late For Goodbyes” is amazing and my goodness is he a chip off the old block! He sounds so much like his dad. John’s wife Yoko is also a musician (although for many her music is an acquired taste Lol) and her song “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” has really beautiful lyrics about her and John’s relationship. It was on her first solo album after John was murdered. Definitely worth a listen! ❤❤❤
Don't forget that John's youngest son Sean Lennon is *also* a singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist of his own band called "Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger" (GOASTT). I'm surprised you forgot all about his youngest child who is an incredible musician.
This song started as a demo in 1968. If you guys want to watch The Beatles Get Back documentary you can start to see the birth of this song. In that version it’s called On The Road to Marakesh
Oh ! Thank you so much for posting this song . I had forgotten all about this version. I had the version by Bryan Ferry also very good. Your Channel is great for reminding us of the old music ! ❤
I still remember Howard announcing his death during the football game 😢. My Mother got up and turned the TV off and lit a candle 🕯️ ... 😭 I'll always remember that night 💔🙏R.I.P. a great loss 😢✌️
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
A beautiful song. My favorite moments are in those seconds before it goes into the third and fourth choruses, with the high piano keys played and the orchestra swelling, the drums punctuating the moments as he starts singing "I didnt mean to hurt you". Makes me think of him standing in the pouring rain outside his woman's home, hoping against hope she forgives him. Very moving.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
Roxy Music with it's lead singer, Bryan Ferry covered this a few years later. It's an amazing rendition of a beautiful song. Roxy is another band you should react to. Amazing changes in their music and look through the years.
You all are my favorite channel!!! I love the way you both respect and like each other, as well as the obvious love that is between you. So nice! You make me smile every day.
The bass line is so beautiful too. People don't talk about it very often, but that was the German guy Klaus Voorman, who was a fan and later a great friend of the Beatles way before they became famous. Originally he was a graphic artist but because of his rock and roll passion, he learned to play the bass and became a member of the Manfred Mann band. He plays in several ex-Beatles albums.
After Lennons death his two biggest reissues were Imagine and Woman that both topped the UK chart simultaneously. The next one was also a Lennon song - it was Jealous Guy but performed by Roxy Music, a very good version also.
John Lennon always sang with raw emotion. It helped the Beatles become ledgends. In his later works, it can move you to tears. This is a great song, and that was a great reaction. 👍👍 RIP, John.
Always loved how when you listen to each of the Beatles individually you realize how talented each was, how they each grew over the years, and how much each contributed (you can hear it in every song). So much talent and together, an overwhelming talent like none other!
As someone else has mentioned, this was originally called “Child of Nature,” written for the Beatles’ white album. Paul’s song along the same lines, “Mother Nature’s Son,” made the album, but “Child of Nature” did not. John then wrote new words, and supposedly wrote it this way for Paul. You should check out “Mother Nature’s Son” …a very pretty song, typically melodic for Paul.
John was as honest and raw as they come. I loved that about him. His voice is one of my favorites ever because it could be fun or emotional. ( he Did have quite the vocal range, too! 'I'm a Loser,' an earlier Beatle song is a great example. A fun but kinda sad and honest song like 'Help' ) I love you guys...thank you.
I'm from Liverpool and I went to the same schools as John. In fact I was taught by some of the same teachers at Quarry Bank, our senior school (or High School as I believe it is called in the US) - his first group was called The Quarrymen. Jealous and Woman needs to be listened to as odes from Man to Woman, not just a personal lament to Yoko. I was asked by a Texan elderly lady who I bumped into when she was visiting Liverpool which Beatle is Liverpudlians favourite? I said that the only way I could explain it was 'we love Paul, George and Ringo.... but we are IN LOVE with John.'
@@AndersonDawesWasRight You're not alone. I stated in another thread that the Roxy Music version is considered by many people (especially in the UK) to be the definitive version... I got a little blowback 😂
I have to say that my top three John Lennon solo songs are this one, "Woman", and "Beautiful Boy". I loved "Beautiful Boy" even more than I already had when I saw Richard Dreyfus doing it in the movie, "Mr. Holland's Opus."
As some have mentioned you should check out the Roxy Music cover. They did it as a tribute after John's death. Well worth a listen. Also check out John's songs Mind Games, Nobody Told Me, Starting Over and No. 9 Dream
His whistling makes the song sound more peaceful. He does also have a good voice. My ex was a singer, and she had a short saying that our voice is the only instrument created by God.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
This is a beautiful song about the "Green Eyed Monster" emotion, jealousy. Bryan Ferry did his own version of this (very much like this one). Well worth a listen too. 🎶 ❤
Listen to Lennons “Mother”. John wrote one of the most introspective crushing compositions toward his parents, fans, and the Beatles. A masterpiece if ever their was one.
"I'd rather see you dead girl than to be with another man" I love that song but dang is it dark. Especially considering it's from their fourth album when they were still fun loving mop tops.
This song was played in the movie ‘Look who’s talking too’ Such an adorable scene when the little boy was jealous of his baby sister and made her cry. Too cute for words 😄
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
congrats,,, you named your poor kid after a wife beating, cowardly, junkie dead beat father...... hope you did a better job raising it than you did naming it . pathetic
John originally wrote this song while The Beatles were in India, and it was considered for the White Album. The lyrics were originally in the same vein as Paul’s Mother Nature’s Son, in fact it had a similar title, (which might explain why it was abandoned at the time). He then rewrote the lyrics completely and put it on his solo album ”Imagine” (1971), so that we thankfully got to finally hear this beautiful song.
FYI ...It wasn't a Bryan Ferry solo track it was actually a Roxy Music record. It was a song that the band used to play live, but after John's murder they decided to release it as a single as a tribute to Lennon.
☮️ John wrote the melody in India, sitting next to Paul. Later, when John was being really honest about Paul in 1971, whilst recording, Imagine . He certainly demonstrated that on How Do You Sleep. He change the lyrics to jealous guy for Paul, and not Yoko. 💖
as gorgeous as this original is, i actually prefer the cover by bryan ferry of roxy music. i am also one of those oddballs that liked all the beatles solo works better than the group. they all seem to resonate more on their own. john's final album DOUBLE FANTASY was amazing.
It's too bad we lost him when we had just gotten him back. I went twice to Strawberry Fields in Central Park NY where the Imagine monument is on his birthday and it was great to stand there and sing his songs with total strangers United in an homage to this artist that gave us so much.
I'm traveling to White Plains, NY from Central PA in early September for 2 days. I've already decided to take a detour into NYC before I come home, so I can see Strawberry Fields and the Dakota for the first time.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
This one is SIGNIFICANT. Thanks for checking it out, appreciate you both!
Oh boy, John Lennon could write the most beautiful melodies. And then pair them with raw emotion. Beautiful song.
So much of John’s later work is really introspective and truly reflects his own personal search for life’s meanings. This song is almost like a therapy session. ✌️
A therapy session at the expense of other peoples feelngs.
His ex wife, his current wife, the son he has with his current wife.....
To say nothing of the in laws.
Honestly after publishing this song assassination was the best thing for him really 😂
@@mnomadvfxWhat the hell is your problem? John Lennon did not deserve to be assassinated. He was a man who only wanted peace I the world. Don't forget he was after all just a man. He fell out of love with his first wife,big deal love comes and goes until you find the one you were meant to be with for life. John was with Yoko until the end of his life and would still be with her had he lived. If you don't like John Lennon why did you bother to even watch this reaction? Just Trolling I suppose.
@@francineanthonsen2125 Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
@@mnomadvfx you got it ! woman beaters deserve the worst,, i cant believe ANYBODY likes this punk
Really?!
It was originally planned as a Beatles song called Child of Nature, with the intention of being released in 1968. John perfected it a few years later. It's definitely one of his best songs.
Yep same tune.
They even rehearsed Child of Nature a few times during the Get Back sessions in 1969. So he loved the tune.
He composed it after a Maharishi lecture when the four Beatles were there studying meditation. Paul wrote "Mother Nature's Son" that same day (or so the story tells).
I remember hearing that the original opening lyrics for this song while it was still called Child of Nature were, "On the road to Rishikesh, I was dreaming more or less. And the dream I had was true, Yes the dream I had was true..." and that's about all I can remember of it off the top of my head.
@@DonnaLang42rockglobally Yes, that's the one. I believe it's on youtube somewhere.
Lennon confronted his "green-eyed monster" in this song about his jealous fits which sometimes overtook him. This song is indescribably beautiful and one of his best compositions. The whistling segment is incredible
Well said 👍
The music for this song was originally written as the song "Child of Nature" but John wrote new lyrics to create "Jealous Guy".
The Roxy Music version of this song (recorded as a tribute to Lennon after his murder) is actually considered by many people to be the definitive version.
@@markallen2984well that's ridiculous but John's version is way better.
@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek I will bet $100 that you have never heard the Roxy Music version.
@@markallen2984 it’s ok the say Roxy Music did a great (even fantastic) version, but to say it is definitive over Lennon is a strange thing to say (whoever said it first). All Along the WatchTower is considered by critics, fans, and Dylan himself to be the definitive version of that song. But that’s the only time I’ve heard a cover to be considered definitive (especially in regards to such a beautiful and deeply personal song written by a genius who was murdered tragically)
Their relationship was tumultuous early on and they shared it with the world through their music. Yoko genuinely peaced John out. His later music sounds as if he is more comfortable with himself. Have a Measured Monday.
This is not about Yoko at all. Yoko confirmed it. This is about Paul. Yoko sucked the creative life out of John. All of his friends and family and staff said that when he was with her, he was a shell of a person.
SORRY THIS SONG Wasn't about Yoko. Yoko and Paul Both stated he stated was talking about Paul's Success
Heroin is what changed him
In my opinion, Jealous Guy, Mind Games and Watching the Wheels are so beautiful. Also Dreams, Beautiful Boy....Hell. All of them.
YES!!! Watching the Wheels and Beautiful Boy are especially gorgeous songs!
@@carlaharrington5120 ...and yet painfully tragic when you think about how all that hopefulness, healing, and promises to be there for Sean (in a way that he wasn't for Julian) as he grows up were all taken away by a psychopath with a gun, within weeks of the songs being released.
Yes I always remember Brian Ferry (who covered Jealous Guy) being asked, in the raw days following John's death, which of John's work he liked best. He said, he loved all of it.
"Mind Games" is astoundingly beautiful and to this day still gives me goosebumps.
The first song, ironically after the birth of Jay & Amber's son was Beautiful Boy.
I shed a tear when I heard John's voice. It reminded me that no matter how talented one is, ultimately, we are human beings that are subject to our baser instincts and prone to making terrible mistakes. John's vulnerability to these behaviors touches all of us who work to be better souls. Thank you for the reaction.
Supposedly at a party.he had loud relations with a woman that Yoko and other people heard all.thats when he went on his lost weekend with Nielsen and ringo in California 😊that lasted 4 years. Yoko told her assistant mae pang to go with him so he wouldn't wind up with anyone else.i believe that happened in 71.she called him back in 75.they had Sean ( beautiful boy).and he was a house husband for 4 years,while writing his double fantasy alblum.then in 80 tragedy struck.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
That's a lovely and honest thought - thank you for sharing.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of my requests!!! I heard this song on the radio in 1986, and bought the new John Lennon tape that was out. It was amazing!!! What a great time to be alive, and RIP as always, Mr. Lennon. You're still missed!!! 😥
This song is from 1971 on the Imagine album. It's about Paul.
@@loosilu I never heard it until 1986.
Recorded in 1971, and didn't hear it until 1986? Wow!!
What was the album you bought it on in 1986? - I'm curious to know...
@@colinluckens9591 It was actually "Imagine." I saw it the other day in my collection. I always thought it was a new compilation of his songs, because "Jealous Guy" was on the radio quite a bit back then, and that was when I saw the tape at the store.
Jay & Amber, you'll Love his "(Just Like) Starting Over" and "Whatever Gets You thru the Night"!!!!
"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life!"
Yep! "(Just Like) Starting Over" was actually on the chart when he was killed, and it ended up spending 5 weeks at #1. Then he had a big #2 hit with "Woman."
Nah! Cold Turkey live version from the STINYC album. That'll get the blood pumping
Lennon had his infamous "lost weekend" in the early '70s when he and Yoko were going through great turmoil, supposedly due to his infidelity. The "lost weekend" was actually much longer than a weekend. It is infamous because Lennon spent the time partying with David Bowie and Harry Nillson. Check out the story. It is some great rock lore.
I saw documentary about John Lennon and also when he was younger and yes he would party with Harry Nielsen. Just don't kinds of people but the thing is that whatever is on whatever he did. He was always getting in fights with somebody. And I just thought well o k so much for peace but of course great music
He didn't spend the whole time partying. He produced Nilsson's "Pussycats" album, finished work on "Mind Games," completed "Walls and Bridges," and the "Rock and Roll" album, which began with Phil Spector during the thirsty part of his Yoko-exile, and was completed by early-1975. He also appeared onstage with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in late 1974. Lennon was going to work with Paul McCartney in New Orleans (Venus and Mars) in 1975, but Yoko said, oh no. See May Pang's interviews on youtube about the eighteen-month weekend.
Lennon's affair with May Pang began more than two years after he recorded Jealous Guy,
Also Elton John.
Nothing to do with this song which was recorded for the 1971 album 'Imagine' in England before he even left for New York, let alone LA 🙄
The Beatles will NEVER be matched, in the words of David Gilmour. They weren’t a band, they were a miracle.
His voice in this song.......OMG!! It cuts right to the soul! Another great one is "Beautiful Boy".
Theyve reacted to Beautiful Boy on there Channel already.
I would also suggest his song "Mother" it's so emotional!
After John’s murder, Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music did a cover version. It is great ! And a must listen.
People will dislike this but it's better than John's version. Lennon wrote it but Roxy Music perfected it.
@@tbirdsteve1 Agreed.
Definitely - Roxy Music's was a much better version!
Disagree!@@tbirdsteve1
Haven't heard the Roxy Music version but I find it VERY HARD TO SEE how this could be topped!!!....
Of course I can't say that without listening to the RM version, but why would I want to??? THIS is perfection ❤❤❤
Lennon's recording of "Jealous Guy" was released on the Imagine album in 1971. It was not released as a single until November 1985. Lennon actually wrote the song while he was still with the Beatles.
John wrote the music when he was with The Beatles but the lyrics were different. John didn't like the original lyrics. The lyrics heard here were, I believe, written after the breakup.
Originally about Rishikesh, India
It always amazed me that this song was released five years after John's death.
@Theresa Branford it wasn't.
It was released in 1971 on the Imagine album
@@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick yes, sorry, I meant that it was re-released as a single in 1985.
John Lennon's songs are seemingly so simple, and yet they are so deep and hit so hard. Not a note out of place. I think this song was written when he and Yoko were still in England, hence the big country estate and the Rolls Royce in the video. Then they moved to New York. He and Yoko separated for a while, she stayed in New York and he moved to Los Angeles for a drug and booze-filled year or so when he really went off the rails and had an affair. He got clean, they reconciled, she had their son Sean and he became a very happy house husband for a number of years, then he went back to recording and had just finished his beautiful album Double Fantasy when he was killed. I walked by their apartment building The Dakota about a half hour before he was shot. I wonder if John Hinkley was already there hiding in the shadows. It gives me shivers to think about it. What a waste of a beautiful soul. RIP.
You mean Mark David Chapman. John Hinkley shot President Reagan
John Hinkley shot Ronald Reagan in 1981. Mark David Chapman murdered John Lennon.
John Hinkley?
This song was released in 1971,. It is not about Yoko. Yoko said it herself. This song is about Paul.
@@Llydrwyddright. The original poster should edit this. John Hinckley shot Reagan
Such a great song! I also love his song called "Woman". ❤
Woman is his best song. Followed by Beautiful Boy. 💙💙💙
@@Marant2327 I totally agree 👍
@@Marant2327Give me love, give me peace on Earth 🌍? Oh, no that’s George Harrison.😊
John was wild when he was younger but really toned things down as he got older and especially after his son Sean was born. Check out his song about Sean called ‘Beautiful Boy’. It’s a love song from father to son and it’s so beautiful.
Please listen to “Beautiful Boy” and watch the movie “Mr Holland’s Opus”.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
They did that one ;-)
@@clemdane And I think they said that Yoko actually reached out to them when they did that one!
@@geralynwilliams4337 oh!! Was that when they heard from Yoko?! I’ll have to go back and watch! Thanks y’all!
These members of the Beatles were all extremely creative! That doesn’t always happen within a group that usually one or two people that make it all happen but not the Beatles… Legendary for all the things we talk about when we listen to them. This is a beautiful song is so much meaning😊
This was a great song by John Lennon, side note here, I just went to a Ringo Star (and his all star band) concert last week and it was fantastic! The band included Edgar Winter and others from famous bands like Toto, Men at Work, and Average White Band. They all sounded incredible and looked great too. I don't know what Ringo's secret is but he was moving and dancing like a 30 year old!
Maybe it's not Ringo!
I went to see him too and was shocked he played the drums for so many songs and danced too. His energy was incredible. Love that he posed for pics behind people that approached the stage. Edgar Winter, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay were all fantastic! What a great show.
Ringo takes very good care of himself. Gone are all the vices. He's an avid vegetarian as well. And it's true, you get all the protein you need from vegetables. No need for meat, especially red meat which, eaten to excess, is very bad for you. Peace and love, Ringo!
Most of John's solo music has a raw feeling to it. Songs like God, Working Class Hero, How, Mother, Cold Turkey are all raw emotion. I'd love to see you react to God from his first album.
Lennon lives on in my heart till I die. And George. I dread the days of losing the remaining two.
John told Paul this was for him. It was written in 1968 when the Beatles were in India with different lyrics called Child of Nature. Something happened in India between Paul and John that has never been revealed, but their relationship was strained upon their return and the slow breakup of their partnership had begun.
When did John ever say that to Paul? I doubt that very much. Where's the quote?
@@gettinhungrig8806 “He used to say, ‘Everyone is on the McCartney bandwagon.’ He wrote ‘I’m Just a Jealous Guy,’ and he said that the song was about me. So I think it was just some kind of jealousy.”
- Paul McCartney, 1985, to Playgirl Magazine
"I Know (I Know)" was the "apologize song" written for Paul. Don't know about "Jealous Guy". I think it was to Yoko. All former girlfriends who talk about John seem to be conclusive that he was a very jealous and insecure man (probably because he was abandoned by his parents as a child). During the "Abbey Road" sessions he used to keep Yoko by his side all the time and was jealous about her being too close to Paul or other guys.
John said it was about Paul in an interview.
@@paulopinheirosc He was ALSO very jealous of anyone that showed his first wife Cynthia, when they were dating and in the early years of their marriage. I think the "I didn't mean to hurt you, I'm sorry that I made you cry" was also an apology to Cynthia, his first wife and mother of their son Julian, and also to Yoko when he took a woman into another room, leaving Yoko in the room with other people. They could hear what was obviously going on in the other room, and one of the other guests turned the music up louder so Yoko couldn't hear it. He has hurt BOTH Cynthia and Yoko.
I love this song, and the album it's from. John was taken from us way too soon. But he's left an incredible musical legacy. Thanks for the music John.
Working class hero is one of my fav John Lennon songs. I'm with you guys, I could listen to him all day long.
Hear hear!
Awesome song...let's do this!
@@kimmycook2698 Oh I hope they do I think they'll love it.
Its the one thing he wasnt
@@TheZumph You obviously just want to push the fact that he wasn't a nice person early on in life, and didn't get a chance to change properly, but guess what? He was human. AND? You don't understand the deeper message of that song. He knew he had a lot of change to do in himself, but working class hero isn't about that...
Try Roxy Music's version of this. It was done as a tribute to John Lennon after his sad death 😢
Much love from England 🏴
Be sure to check out some music from his children too! Give a listen to Julian Lennon's "Too Late for Goodbyes." 💯 👍
Great choice for this one
I completely forgot about this song. Thanks for the memories
And Here Today by Paul McCartney was written for John after his death, as was Empty Garden by Elton John. (They were close friends). You should check those out too.
One of my favourite John Lennon solo songs, it's just beautiful. I'm so glad you not only checked it out, but that tou really enjoyed it too
You should check out the cover version of this song by Brian Ferry, John always said that Brian's version of this song was his all time favorite.
This is why The Beatles were and still are unsurpassable. Three hugely talented songwriters, three superb singers and four brilliant musicians. What a mix, together or singly!! 😁😁🇬🇧
God, Whatever Gets U Thru the Night, Oh Yoko, and #9 Dream are all great songs also.
John can whistle an entire song & it’ll be No. 1!
This might be the best song ever written, it´s so beautiful.
This was actually written in Rishikesh, India in 1968 under the title Child of Nature. John dug it out in 1970/71 and reworked it with the new title of Jealous Guy
John is so good. You really hear his emotions in every song.
John has the talent of making songs relatable, no matter the tone thanks for continuing to witness his solo career! he really had plenty of stories to tell, ones he couldn't produce when he was a Beatle
This is one of my absolute favorites of John’s solo songs. It’s so raw and honest. You guys need to check out “Watching the Wheels” which is also incredible!
Two more Lennon adjacent recommendations: His son, Julian Lennon is also a musician! His song “Too Late For Goodbyes” is amazing and my goodness is he a chip off the old block! He sounds so much like his dad.
John’s wife Yoko is also a musician (although for many her music is an acquired taste Lol) and her song “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” has really beautiful lyrics about her and John’s relationship. It was on her first solo album after John was murdered. Definitely worth a listen! ❤❤❤
Don't forget that John's youngest son Sean Lennon is *also* a singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist of his own band called "Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger" (GOASTT). I'm surprised you forgot all about his youngest child who is an incredible musician.
@ZasuPitts also his stuff with The Claypool Lennon Delirium. They had some awesome Beatle and Pink Floyd influenced songs.
If you want John's raw lyrics, listen to "Mother"
A song that I could definitely relate to when it hit...WELL DONE JOHN! Well written, arranged and recorded.
I've always loved this song, his loss was SO PROFOUND.
Probably one of the most honest artists of the pop-rock history.
Watching the Wheels is another beauty from Lennon's solo days.
This song started as a demo in 1968. If you guys want to watch The Beatles Get Back documentary you can start to see the birth of this song. In that version it’s called On The Road to Marakesh
Oh ! Thank you so much for posting this song . I had forgotten all about this version. I had the version by Bryan Ferry also very good. Your Channel is great for reminding us of the old music !
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Agree, Bryan Ferry's version is superb😊
I actually prefer Bryan Ferry’s version. ❤
I dont like the Bryan Ferry version. It's whiny and rambling.
Glad you guys liked it and really get John's honesty in his writing. It's one of my favorite Lennon songs. Thanks.
I still remember Howard announcing his death during the football game 😢.
My Mother got up and turned the TV off and lit a candle 🕯️ ... 😭 I'll always remember that night 💔🙏R.I.P. a great loss 😢✌️
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
So mellow! Filled with melancholy and regret! He was a bad boy and needed to apologize to Yoko! Nice song!
A beautiful song. My favorite moments are in those seconds before it goes into the third and fourth choruses, with the high piano keys played and the orchestra swelling, the drums punctuating the moments as he starts singing "I didnt mean to hurt you". Makes me think of him standing in the pouring rain outside his woman's home, hoping against hope she forgives him. Very moving.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
This song is about Paul. It is not about Yoko.
Roxy Music with it's lead singer, Bryan Ferry covered this a few years later. It's an amazing rendition of a beautiful song. Roxy is another band you should react to. Amazing changes in their music and look through the years.
Absolutely.
You all are my favorite channel!!! I love the way you both respect and like each other, as well as the obvious love that is between you. So nice! You make me smile every day.
OMG thank you for giving John Lennon the respect he deserves! 🧡
Forget the voice, forget the lyrics THAT PIANO! It’s just straight from heaven. 😮
Great catalog of Lennon so far!! Next on the list, the upbeat NOBODY TOLD ME ....one of my top favs by Lennon
Most peculiar, mama!
@@mamatay7 - ROLL!
The bass line is so beautiful too. People don't talk about it very often, but that was the German guy Klaus Voorman, who was a fan and later a great friend of the Beatles way before they became famous. Originally he was a graphic artist but because of his rock and roll passion, he learned to play the bass and became a member of the Manfred Mann band. He plays in several ex-Beatles albums.
After Lennons death his two biggest reissues were Imagine and Woman that both topped the UK chart simultaneously. The next one was also a Lennon song - it was Jealous Guy but performed by Roxy Music, a very good version also.
Agreed though I like Paul's version best (Woman) and it was sung by Peter and Gordon back early sixties ! 🌈🤡
First time I heard this song was the Roxy Music version in 1981, I later learned it was a Lennon song.
John Lennon always sang with raw emotion. It helped the Beatles become ledgends. In his later works, it can move you to tears. This is a great song, and that was a great reaction. 👍👍 RIP, John.
Always loved how when you listen to each of the Beatles individually you realize how talented each was, how they each grew over the years, and how much each contributed (you can hear it in every song). So much talent and together, an overwhelming talent like none other!
As someone else has mentioned, this was originally called “Child of Nature,” written for the Beatles’ white album. Paul’s song along the same lines, “Mother Nature’s Son,” made the album, but “Child of Nature” did not. John then wrote new words, and supposedly wrote it this way for Paul. You should check out “Mother Nature’s Son” …a very pretty song, typically melodic for Paul.
John was as honest and raw as they come. I loved that about him. His voice is one of my favorites ever because it could be fun or emotional. ( he Did have quite the vocal range, too! 'I'm a Loser,' an earlier Beatle song is a great example. A fun but kinda sad and honest song like 'Help' ) I love you guys...thank you.
The arrangement behind the song just add to the emotion
I'm from Liverpool and I went to the same schools as John. In fact I was taught by some of the same teachers at Quarry Bank, our senior school (or High School as I believe it is called in the US) - his first group was called The Quarrymen. Jealous and Woman needs to be listened to as odes from Man to Woman, not just a personal lament to Yoko. I was asked by a Texan elderly lady who I bumped into when she was visiting Liverpool which Beatle is Liverpudlians favourite? I said that the only way I could explain it was 'we love Paul, George and Ringo.... but we are IN LOVE with John.'
One of John Lennon's very best songs. It is really special.
Hey Guys'''sweet song..natural and smooth...love your channel ////JL FOREVER
Brian Ferry does a great rendition of this song ....Great tune
Roxy Music
I have to admit, I always thought of this as a Roxy Music song
@@AndersonDawesWasRight You're not alone. I stated in another thread that the Roxy Music version is considered by many people (especially in the UK) to be the definitive version... I got a little blowback 😂
Excellent version!
My favourite rendition
John's "No 9 Dream" would have to be close to perfection as a songwriter.
Amber, can we get more Joni Mitchell “Both Sides Now” or “River”. I’m so excited to see her at The Gorge this Saturday!
And listen to Joni's "The Circle Game." But bring tissues.
John was always so honest about himself in his music. Beautiful song!! You need to do "Cold Turkey" next.
Such a beautiful song!! 😢✌️♥️
Love this song 🎵 it's so great. Any thing by John is genuinely good 😊✌️😊
I have to say that my top three John Lennon solo songs are this one, "Woman", and "Beautiful Boy". I loved "Beautiful Boy" even more than I already had when I saw Richard Dreyfus doing it in the movie, "Mr. Holland's Opus."
I haven’t heard this in a long time. Love it. He was such a great singer/songwriter.❤
As some have mentioned you should check out the Roxy Music cover. They did it as a tribute after John's death. Well worth a listen.
Also check out John's songs Mind Games, Nobody Told Me, Starting Over and No. 9 Dream
His whistling makes the song sound more peaceful. He does also have a good voice. My ex was a singer, and she had a short saying that our voice is the only instrument created by God.
I love this beautiful song By John Lennon always makes me tear up 😢
Such a beautiful song - so personal!
Even more personal is his song Mother - it’s like a primal scream
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
This is a beautiful song about the "Green Eyed Monster" emotion, jealousy. Bryan Ferry did his own version of this (very much like this one). Well worth a listen too. 🎶 ❤
i adored john lennon he had such wonderful warm voice so full of love ,
Great track by John Lennon, with brilliant lyrics. Roxy Music did a good version of this as a tribute to John , after his untimely death.
John did the good version, Roxy Music did the great version.
@@tbirdsteve1 I agree Steve, I have suggested Rob Squad do a Roxy Track, but no luck so far.
@COLIN WARD Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry solo would be excellent rabbit holes for Jay and Amber to fall into.
Listen to Lennons “Mother”. John wrote one of the most introspective crushing compositions toward his parents, fans, and the Beatles. A masterpiece if ever their was one.
With this song, John came a long way from "Run For Your Life" which says "You know that I'm a wicked guy and I was born with a jealous mind"
"I'd rather see you dead girl than to be with another man"
I love that song but dang is it dark. Especially considering it's from their fourth album when they were still fun loving mop tops.
I think it's his personal experiences that makes it special as well... he expresses his deep emotions and it's beautiful
God is my favorite John song. This song was written during writings for The Beatles White Album and it was called Child Of Nature.
This song was played in the movie ‘Look who’s talking too’
Such an adorable scene when the little boy was jealous of his baby sister and made her cry.
Too cute for words 😄
Bryan Ferry does an amazing cover of this as a tribute to John after his murder.
Guys, did you know that John had a son who is also a musician? You should check out his first single, "Top Late For Good bye" by Julian Lennon.
"Too Late For Goodbye" Jay and Amber.
Julian is still making albums, his latest is called Jude
George's son Dhani has a remarkable musical career as well & looks just like his Dad!
Sean Lennon is also a musician. Dead Meat is a great solo song by him.
I named my son Lennon after i heard "Imagine" he is my favorite Beatle, i love him deeply, he had a beutiful soul!!
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
congrats,,, you named your poor kid after a wife beating, cowardly, junkie dead beat father...... hope you did a better job raising it than you did naming it . pathetic
Have they done "Working Class Hero" yet? That would be a great reaction.
Such a beautiful song.. He was so very talented.. Beautiful melody!!
Y’all gotta listen to “Let it Be - The Beatles”
John originally wrote this song while The Beatles were in India, and it was considered for the White Album. The lyrics were originally in the same vein as Paul’s Mother Nature’s Son, in fact it had a similar title, (which might explain why it was abandoned at the time). He then rewrote the lyrics completely and put it on his solo album ”Imagine” (1971), so that we thankfully got to finally hear this beautiful song.
An absolute classic. There was more to the "Imagine" album than just the title track.
(Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music did a most wonderful cover of this.)
FYI ...It wasn't a Bryan Ferry solo track it was actually a Roxy Music record. It was a song that the band used to play live, but after John's murder they decided to release it as a single as a tribute to Lennon.
@@markallen2984 My mistake. Thank you.
(Have Jay and Amber done any Roxy Music as yet? I'd have to check.)
☮️ John wrote the melody in India, sitting next to Paul. Later, when John was being really honest about Paul in 1971, whilst recording, Imagine . He certainly demonstrated that on How Do You Sleep. He change the lyrics to jealous guy for Paul, and not Yoko. 💖
as gorgeous as this original is, i actually prefer the cover by bryan ferry of roxy music. i am also one of those oddballs that liked all the beatles solo works better than the group. they all seem to resonate more on their own. john's final album DOUBLE FANTASY was amazing.
this song always brings a tear to my eyes.. its so raw & beautiful and sad knowing he's not with us anymore..
Please do the Beatles Helter skelter❤❤❤❤❤
It's too bad we lost him when we had just gotten him back. I went twice to Strawberry Fields in Central Park NY where the Imagine monument is on his birthday and it was great to stand there and sing his songs with total strangers United in an homage to this artist that gave us so much.
I'm traveling to White Plains, NY from Central PA in early September for 2 days. I've already decided to take a detour into NYC before I come home, so I can see Strawberry Fields and the Dakota for the first time.
Woman beater john lennon was piece of human garbage, a violent WOMANBEATER, and a horriblle DEADBEAT FATHER
that punk deserved what he got in the street, like the filthy dog he was. he can rot along with any trash who worships a woman beater
A great song but I do think Bryan Ferry sings it better.