For Starters...

[Jerry]

Well, I guess I'll get things started here. So what's everybody's favorite Lennon solo LP? I like 'Plastic Ono Band' because it's just so raw.

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[Tim]

1. Double Fantasy
2. Imagine
3. Walls and Bridges

I like most of the songs on these three. POB is good,but like Pet Sounds,it can affect you emotionally.


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Probably 'Imagine' for mine, just because.

[Rellevart]

I'd say "POB", but I gotta get a new copy of the CD; I got one of those first ones that came out years ago and the sound is absolutely miserable. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

[onothimagen]

I generally find myself with John's "POB" or "Imagine" album although all of them (even "Sometime in NYC") have their moments. Some of my favorite tracks are the "Walls and Bridges" early tracks that were on "Menlove Avenue". They sound like direct cousins from "POB".

[Harbidge]

Imagine, definitely. Full of emotion and has 2 legendary songs within the grooves of the vinyl.

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[HMVNipper]

Double Fantasy, followed very closely by Imagine. That order switches, too, depending on my mood. POB is a great album, but as Tim pointed out, very emotional...I still can't listen to it too often because it tends to put me into an emotional tailspin...

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[Eleanor_rigby]

"Imagine" http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

Yeah, Imagine for sure. Gimme Some Truth is my favorite.

[Free As A Bird]

me thinks plastic ono band is the coolest

[mindgames]

My favorites are:
1) Plastic Ono Band
2) Walls and Bridges
3) Imagine
4) Double Fantasy
5) Rock 'n' Roll

Surprise! "Mind Games" isn't on there! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[This message has been edited by mindgames (edited April 05, 2001 at 05:54 PM).]

[darkhorse]

"Plastic Ono Band", because of its rawness and its sincerity (is that the right word?) http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif. Favorite songs? "Working Class Hero", "Hold On (John)" and, of course, my all-time Lennon favorite "Mother".

"Imagine" is in a close second place. And if "Double Fantasy" was only a "Simple Fantasy" and "Milk And Honey" was only "Milk" they would be much better albums... (you know what I mean. I love you Yoko, but... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif)

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[applenathy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
My favorites are:
1) Plastic Ono Band
2) Walls and Bridges
3) Imagine
4) Double Fantasy
5) Rock 'n' Roll

Surprise! "Mind Games" isn't on there! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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I love "Mind Games"! Oh, yeah, you too! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif My favorite would have to be "Imagine", especially "Jealous Guy".



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[bearkat77]

My top three are:
1. Imagine
2. Double Fantasy
3. Walls And Bridges

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[ImaginePeace78]

Wow, I saw the new format and I like the changes (and this board http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif) Well, my favorite Lennon LPs are:

Imagine
Walls And Bridges
Rock 'n' Roll
POB
Double Fantasy
Milk and Honey
Mind Games

...in no particular order. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

All You Need Is Love,
ImaginePeace78 (Kristi)


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If I had to choose a single... aside from the obvious choice (Imagine) I'd pick Beautiful Boy, I have more of a liking towards that each time I hear it, seems to set you at ease with its peaceful harmony and beautiful rhythm.

[mindgames]

Oh, yeah. It's Paul's favorite too.

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[applenathy]

As far as singles go, my favorite would have to be "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night". Great one to dance to.

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[mindgames]

Yeah, you do a great dance to that one, don't you? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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[bearkat77]

If you just want to mention singles, "Imagine" would be the #1 song. To dream of a world of peace and harmony is what everyone wants.

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[beatlemethisbeatlemethat]

I love Imagine

and also the John lennon Collection because it has all of his best songs on there.

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[bearkat77]

Have you seen the "Lennon" 4 CD set? It has a total of 63 songs spanning his entire solo career. I got it for Sleepy a few years ago. If you don't have it, you should try to find a copy. Well worth it. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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[Lynner]

Umm...I'd have to say Rock 'n Roll and Imagine.

[FiendishThingie]

I'd have to go with "Imagine", too! Hmmm, I sense a theme here!!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

[beatlemethisbeatlemethat]

Yeha, I found the 4 cd set at the Wherehouse last summer. It was used, but who cares! lol.

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"After all is said and done, you can't go pleasing everyone, so screw it"
--John Lennon

[Ian Iachimoe]

My top three John albums ?

1. Plastic Ono Band ( It contains "Love" that's reason enough !

2. Imagine

3. Double Fantasy

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[jami]

Originally posted by bearkat77:
Have you seen the "Lennon" 4 CD set? It has a total of 63 songs spanning his entire solo career. I got it for Sleepy a few years ago. If you don't have it, you should try to find a copy. Well worth it. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif



Me too, Kitty Kat..... I got it for Christmas. It's a must have if you claim to be any kind of Lennon fan. It's just a breakdown of all of his solo stuff. Here are the CD's on it:
Ascot
New York City
The Lost Weekend
Dakota

There's also a cool little book inside with lyrics, poems, artwork, blah, blah, blah...... VERY good, indeed!

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[Ian Iachimoe]

....And it has a nice raw "guide vocal" version of I'm The Greatest ! Brilliant box set !

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[This message has been edited by Ian Iachimoe (edited May 06, 2001 at 10:48 AM).]

[mindgames]

I believe you are refering to the brilliant "John Lennon Anthology", which I'm not sure http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif was talking about. The "Anthology" has more than 62 songs, I think... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thinker.gif

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/lightbulb.gif It has about 100 songs on it.

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[This message has been edited by mindgames (edited May 07, 2001 at 02:52 PM).]

[bearkat77]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mindgames:
I believe you are refering to the brilliant "John Lennon Anthology", which I'm not sure http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif was talking about. The "Anthology" has more than 62 songs, I think... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thinker.gif

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/lightbulb.gif It has about 100 songs on it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

We have the Lennon Anthology too. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/tongue.gif

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[mindgames]

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

btw- Don't you just dig ( http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/rolleyes.gif ) the way it lists two versions of "Mind Games", but neither one is the real "Mind Games"? (sigh).

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Plastic Ono Band, Double Fantasy close 2nd fav


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[Legs]

I admit I haven't listend to John's albums lately, George mostly wins the race to my cd player, and now Wingspan is living in it. But "Walls and Bridges" "Imagine" and "POB" has always been the top 3. But every album has good songs on them.

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[bearkat77]

Yes, Legs, every album of John's has some great songs. You should listen to more of his, not that you should listen any less of George. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[mindgames]

Just take less time sleeping, eating, and washing so you can fit John in. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif

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This week, the Beatles greatest hits album, "1", is at number twenty-four on the USA album charts. "Wingspan: Hits and History" by Paul McCartney is at number two.

[Legs]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By mindgames:
Just take less time sleeping, eating, and washing so you can fit John in. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif

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http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/lightbulb.gif Should I ask a day off from work! I was actually able to squeeze in the "POB" album today, wow the emotions in Johns voice on "Mother". I like all the songs on this album. So many albums to listen to so litle time...

I have one question about the re-release of the "Plastic Ono Band"cd, since I only have the original cd release. I noticed it has "God save oz" "Do the oz" as bonus tracks, are these the same versions as on the "John lennon Anthology"set or do they differ?


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[bearkat77]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Legs:
I have one question about the re-release of the "Plastic Ono Band"cd, since I only have the original cd release. I noticed it has "God save oz" "Do the oz" as bonus tracks, are these the same versions as on the "John lennon Anthology"set or do they differ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

As a matter of fact, yes. In June 1971, John recorded "Do The Oz" and is the B-side to Bill Elliot's "God Save Us". The recording is credited to The Elastic Oz Band. The whole story behind these songs deals with an obscenity trial against Oz magazine.

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[Legs]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
As a matter of fact, yes. In June 1971, John recorded "Do The Oz" and is the B-side to Bill Elliot's "God Save Us". The recording is credited to The Elastic Oz Band. The whole story behind these songs deals with an obscenity trial against Oz magazine.

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Yes "Do the Oz" is the same version as on the Anthology or yes it's a diferent version?
I made a mistake tho "God save Oz" wasn't included as a bonus track on "POB" only "Do the Oz" and "Power to the people".

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[bearkat77]

I think it is the same version, Legs. I haven't heard the original single in a number of years.

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[Catswalk]

Of course I love all of John's albums. Here are my top three.

Walls and Bridges
Live In New York City
Milk and Honey

I also really love Yoko's tracks on "Milk and Honey" as with "Double Fantasy". Compared to her earlier work, (the screaming stuff) she really changed her style. I especially like "Your Hands" and "O'Sanity". I think she still is way before her time and misunderstood artistically.



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