Son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean also spoke about the Ultimate Mix of Mind Games (1973), his father’s fourth solo studio album
Son of John Lennon It is Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon often speaks publicly about his relationship with his father’s music, especially those made during the period in which he was part of the Beatlesalso formed by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr It is George Harrison. Now, Sean has commented on how the songs “mean a lot to me.”
During an interview with The Times to talk about the Ultimate Mix in Mind Games (1973), fourth solo studio album by John Lennon, Sean explained how the various mixes served as a way for his father’s solo music outside of the Beatles receive the “attention” it deserves.
“One thing that sets my father’s solo career apart is how personal his lyrics have become. It’s like a diary and it’s my duty to bring attention to my father’s music,” he said. “Not just my duty to him, but a duty to the world.”
With the world the way it is now, people have forgotten so many things that I never imagined could be forgotten. I refuse to let that happen with this song – it means so much to me.
Sean Lennon, son of John and Yoko, plays ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ in tribute to Paul McCartney
Sean Ono Lennon paid tribute to the legendary bassist of Beatles, Paul McCartneywho turns 80 this Saturday, the 18th. In a video published on social media, the son of John Lennon It is Yoko Ono rang “Here, There and Everywhere,” song by the quartet.
In the intimate cover, recorded with his own cell phone, Sean used only an acoustic guitar for accompaniment. “A little bird told me that this is one of his favorite tracks from Beatles. So, happy birthday! Thank you for the beautiful songs. You have the respect and love of the whole world,” he wrote.
“This version is a little raw because it’s such a beautiful song. I got choked up a few times and started over again,” he explained about the recording. Also in tribute to Paul, Elvis Costello published a cover of the same track on his YouTube channel. See the versions below:
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Source: Rollingstone
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