The Beatles for almost 50 years have been the most popular singers and songwriters in the world. There song ‘I Am the Walrus’ written in 1967‚ “I Am the Walrus was a composite of three song fragments. The first part was inspired by a two-note police siren Lennon heard while at home in Weybridge. This became "Mr. City policeman sitting pretty...". ‘ Lennon. (1967). I Am the Walrus. Available: http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/i-am-the-walrus/. Last accessed 08/12/2015. For the actual song‚ the idea
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Yet little did anyone expect that a small English band called The Beatles would be the most influential and wide known rock band. In early 1960‚ The Beatles were formed in Liverpool‚ England. The band consisted of four members: John Lennon‚ Paul McCartney‚ George Harrison‚ and Ringo Starr. Their very first single‚ “Love Me Do‚” which was released in late 1962‚ was instantly a top hit in the UK‚ giving them a colossal boost in their career. Later in the decade‚ their ninth studio album was released
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one artist that released an album at this time; the album was titled The Rising. This album conveyed the feelings of the citizens of New York City. Some of the tracks were titled‚ “Into the Fire”. “You’re Missing” and “Lonesome Day” We also had Sir Paul McCartney’s Freedom a song that was used as a memorial for the 9/11 attacks. Another band that helped heal the wounds of 9/11 was U2. Since the beginning they have written songs that reach a wide variety of fans from all over the world. One song that
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section of your record store‚ but that’s not to say that they weren’t involved in using classical music. The records sent over seas from America originally influenced them. The record mainly written by John Lennon‚ but was attributed to Lennon-McCartney. “Help!” was ranked number twenty-nine on Rolling Stones’ list of “The 500 Greatest Song of All Times”. This composition is my favorite because it’s been longer then I have and it makes me in a better mood. When I need to do something or to motivate
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October 9‚ 1940 in Liverpool‚ England. At a young age he was already very interested in music and would sit in his room and play his guitar for hours on end. His skill with the guitar led to John bouncing around from band to band until he met Paul McCartney and formed the Beatles (Encyclopedia of World Biography). The Beatles were the most successful band ever. They sold over 2 billion albums and toured the world. While Lennon and the Beatles were touring‚ John stated his first bit of controversy
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John Lennon Agent of Change Amy Kirkland Mr. Cumulonimbus HSB4U 03/03/2014 Kirkland 1 “We’re trying to sell peace‚ like a product‚ you know‚ and sell it like people sell soap or soft drinks. And it’s the only way to get people aware that peace is possible‚ and it isn’t just inevitable to have violence…” - JOHN LENNON‚ The David Frost Show‚ June. 14‚ 1969. (N.A‚ 2011.)
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The Life of John Lennon (We All Want To Change the World) Report on a Manuscript by John Wyse Jackson 1.0 Book Synopsis John Lennon was an English rock musician‚ singer-songwriter‚ author‚ and peace activist. He gained worldwide fame through the many bands he formed to eventually create the Beatles‚ one of the most successful pop/rock groups of all time. From an early age John was convinced of his genius and expanded his complex mind through song writing‚ visual art‚ drugs‚ booze‚ meditation
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Patton 1 Seth Patton Mrs. Sperry English 12 CP 30 November 2012 The Amazing Legacy of John Lennon “How do you expose somebody who posed nude?” (“John Lennon…” 8) pondered comedian Conan O’Brien in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine twenty years after the tragic death of John Lennon. O’Brien was making a light reference to the controversial album cover of “Virgins” which featured a fully nude John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This album is just one of countless things that Lennon did while alive
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the story of a young man who struggles with his identity. Paul feels that he knows where he belongs‚ but his family and teachers refuse to support his choices. In the middle of Paul’s Case‚ there is a switch in narration. At this point‚ the reader can associate with Paul and his problems. Paul struggles with both internal and external conflicts‚ causing him to be quite a puzzling character. From tha perspective of his family and teachers‚ Paul seems abnormal. From his perspective‚ however‚ he seems
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It is not a secret that the Beatles is one of the most famous groups of all times. However it is extraordinary that John and Paul were the songwriters even though they did not know how to read or write music (Davies). This was not a obstacle for them and their creative work. The Beatles revolutionized the music industry with their distinct and unique style. They were lucky enough to reach the peak of popularity when the demographics were favorable with all the baby boomers from the war were teenager
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