John Lennon-The Solo Recordings 3 Quiz

Answer: Wedding Album

The "Wedding Album" is a souvenir of John and Yoko's wedding in Gibraltar on March 20 1969 on side one. The elaborate packaging includes pictures of the wedding cake, marriage certificate and the ceremony.
The second side of the record details key events of the Amsterdam "bed-in" at the Hilton Hotel from March 25-31 1969.

Answer: Mother

"Mother" was written after Lennon had undertaken Primal Therapy. The song exhibits a sparse arrangement with John on vocals and piano, Ringo Starr on drums and Klaus Voorman on bass guitar.
It reached number 43 in the USA charts.

The song has been covered by Barbra Streisand and Christina Aguilera.

Answer: Power to the People

Lennon began writing the song after an interview with political writers/activists Tariq Ali and Robin Blackburn.
The song was produced by Phil Spector with John on vocals, guitar and piano, Bobby Keyes on saxophone, Billy Preston on keyboards, Jim Gordon on drums and Klaus Voorman on bass.
The song reached number 11 on the US charts and number six in the UK.

Answer: How Do You Sleep?

Paul had made 'negative' references to John on his album "Ram" in songs such as "Too Many People". Lennon's reply on "How Do You Sleep?" was more direct with lines such as "The sound you make is muzak to my ears". The conflict began as a difference over business management at Apple, although it was partly resolved in the late 1970s.
George Harrison plays slide guitar on the song.

Answer: Woman is the Nigger of the World

Before he recorded the song, Lennon asked several activists, including Dick Gregory, whether they understood his use of the word "nigger" and if it would cause offense. The phrase had originally been coined by Yoko in an interview with "Nova" magazine in 1969.
Lennon performed the song with the Plastic Ono Elephant's Memory band on the "Dick Cavett" TV show on 11 May 1972.
The single only reached number 57 on the US charts as many radio stations refused to play the song.

Answer: Tight A$

"Tight A$" is a pun on "tight as" or "tight ass". It was recorded at the Record Plant, New York in July-August 1973.
The album "Mind Games" reached number nine in the US and number 13 on the UK charts.

Answer: Steel And Glass

The harsh nature of Lennon's lyrics when he began writing this song in 1973 suggest he was expressing anger and bitterness. This can be seen in the lyric- "Your mother left you when you were small, but you're gonna wish you wasn't born at all".
"Steel and Glass" was recorded in 1974 with Lennon on vocals/guitar, Nicky Hopkins- piano, Jesse Ed Davis -lead guitar, Klaus Voorman - bass and Jim Keltner on drums.

Answer: Be-Bop-a-Lula

"Be-Bop-a-Lula" became part of The Beatles' early stage set, but was never properly recorded.

Lennon recorded this song at the Record Plant in New York. Musicians involved included Lennon-vocals, guitar Jesse Ed Davis-electric guitar; Ken Ascher - piano;
Klaus Voorman - bass and Jim Keltner on drums.

Answer: Woman

"Woman" was the first single released after Lennon's death. He wrote the song in Bermuda in June 1980. Lennon's voice is double tracked here.
The single was extremely successful, reaching number one in the UK and number two in the USA.
Artists who have covered the song include Ozzy Osbourne and The Shadows.

Answer: Borrowed Time

"Borrowed Time" was written about Lennon's 1980 sailing holiday to Bermuda.
The song reached number 32 in the USA but failed to chart in the UK.
Musicians used in the recording include Lennon on vocals, guitar, Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken - lead guitar, Tony Levin on bass and George Small on keyboards.