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1218Y00F04ruby12Y00C6NJohn Lennon: Free As A Bird - The Dakota Beatle Demos
0820Y00F11microknight08N
0806Y00C3N© 1996 Pegboy Records. Catalogue number 1001
0801NMade In Australia
0801N(Pegboy seems to belong to Vigotone)
0801N
0801NTotal Playing Time: 72:52
0801N
0801NCD comes in a cardbox slipcase together with an excellent 24 page booklet.
0801N
0806Y00C6NCardbox Notes
0819Y00F05pearl08Y00C5NThis collection features the best of John Lennon's original home demos
0801Nrecorded at the Dakota between 1976 and 1980. John's original demos used for
0801Nthe new beatle's songs: free as a bird & real love are here as well as the
0801Ntalked about, but never heard, 3rd beatle '95 demo now and then. Also
0801Nincluded are several never before heard Lennon compositions. In addition,
0801Nthis package contains a 24 page booklet containing informative notes,
0801Nrelevant photos and sketches from the pen of John Lennon.
0801N
0801N
0825Y00F11microknight08Y00C6NTrack listing
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0816Y00C5Y01C1Y39C5N1 free as a bird 3:31
0811Y02C1Y30C5N2 real love 4:10
0811Y02C1Y17C5N3 now and then 5:06
0811Y02C1Y20C5N4 grow old with me 3:08
0811Y02C1Y18C5N5 free as a bird 2:44
0811Y02C1Y15C5N6 dear john 4:35
0811Y02C1Y31C5N7 that's the way the world is 3:08
0811Y02C1Y12C5N8 india 3:08
0816Y02C5Y02C1Y32C5N9 mirror, mirror (on the wall) 2:39
0811Y02C1Y24C5N10 gone from this place 3:28
0811Y02C1Y21C5N11 across the river 2:45
0811Y02C1Y18C5N12 don't be crazy 3:15
0816Y02C5Y02C1Y19C5N13 illusions 2:46
0811Y02C1Y25C5N14 baby make love to you 2:20
0811Y02C1Y24C5N15 life begins at 40 2:39
0811Y02C1Y30C5N16 she's a friend of dorothy 4:11
0811Y02C1Y32C5N17 you saved my soul 1:37
0811Y02C1Y25C5N18 sally and billy 3:32
0811Y02C1Y32C5N19 whatever happened to... 4:44
0811Y02C1Y30C5N20 one of the boys 3:14
0811Y02C1Y32C5N21 help me to help myself 2:14
0811Y02C1Y27C5N22 real love 4:03
0801N
0801N
0825Y00F11microknight08Y00C6NLiner Notes
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0820Y00F11microknight08Nintro
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C3NIn 1980, John Lennon wanted his public to believe that his muse had deserted
0801Nhim for five long years before miraculously returning with a fury. While the
0801Nstory makes for good PR, this collection of home demos from the Dakota Years
0801Nevidences exactly the opposite. Much talk of John's home demos surrounded the
0801Nrelease of The Beatles' Anthology, and rightfully so.
0801N
0801NOver the last two years, Yoko presented Paul, George and Ringo with a
0801Nselection of four Lennon demos dating from the period 1977-1980. Three of
0801Nthese compositions (Grow Old With Me, Real Love and Free As A Bird) were
0801Navailable to the public for several years prior to their resurfacing, giving
0801Nus a unique insight to the recording process in reverse. Much speculation has
0801Nsurrounded the fourth recording. Scant, cryptic details from those in the
0801Nknow sent us scouring through the Lennon archives in search of the elusive
0801Ntrack. After much searching, we are pleased to present the premiere
0801Nappearance of Now And Then. But the surprises don't end there. The majority
0801Nof this release is taken from unadulterated source tapes, some of them
0801Npossessing an ambiance so true, you'd think John was performing in your
0801Nliving room.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y15C3NFree As A Bird (3:27)/(2:40)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NFree As A Bird no longer needs an introduction. Recorded in 1977, John ran
0801Nthrough a mere three passes at the Dakota upright before moving on. Presented
0801Nhere from a tape source is Take 1 which suffers from the early stages of
0801Ndemo-us interruptus unlike the broadcast version which was artificially
0801Nextended. Take 3, whose vocal is now instantly recognizable, appears
0801Nelsewhere on this collection. Listening to these takes, it becomes apparent
0801Nthat the backing track of the recordings was indeed a composite of John's
0801Ndemos, rather than a single take.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y10C3NReal Love (4:08)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NOriginally conceived as a part of The Ballad Of John And Yoko, Real Love has
0801Nrecently been immortalized as the latest Beatles' recording. We are proud to
0801Npresent from a tape source, Take 1 of John's Dakota piano damo which
0801Npremieres the joining of Real Life with Baby Make Love To You
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y13C3NNow And Then (5:03)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NNow And Then, the elusive third Beatle track which was never completed during
0801Nthe Spring 1995 sessions, is introduced here in its original form, replete
0801Nwith the buzz which plagued co-producer Jeff Lynne. A careful listen reveals
0801NJohn's slip into She's A Friend Of Dorothy's during the instrumental break.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y17C3NGrow Old With Me (3:04)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NWhat was once John's best known unfinished work due to its inclusing on Milk
0801NAnd Honey, Grow Old With Me possesses all of the elements of the standard
0801Ntreatment Yoko still envisions for it. The version appearing on this
0801Ncompilation is the stark piano and Rhythm-Ace recording prior to being
0801Ntweaked for official release. You can actually discern both parts of John's
0801Ndoubletracked vocal.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y10C3NDear John (4:33)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NDating from early November, 1980, Dear John is one of the last known Lennon
0801Ncompositions to materialize. With trademark introspective lyrics still
0801Nunfinished, John backs himself rigidly on acoustic guitar, yet urges himself
0801Nto relax. John's vocal registers his embarrassment at being caught nicking a
0801Nmelody for the chorus - September Song. The keen-eared amongst you will note
0801Nthe longer fade, available here for the first time.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y28C3NThat's The Way The World Is (3:04)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NThat's The Way The World Is combines elements which would eventually unravel
0801Ninto two disctinctly different styled songs, Real Love and I'm Stepping Out.
0801NA Dakota piano demo with single-tracked vocal, it appears here with a
0801Nconsiderably longer introduction than its broadcast counterpart.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y06C3NIndia (3:04)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NForsaken by the Lost Lennon Tapes radio series, India makes its world
0801Npremiere on this collection. Featuring an unheard set of lyrics atop a
0801Npolished guitar backing, the melody marries an upbeat version of Tennesse
0801Nwith the chorus of Serve Yourself. Talk about potential!
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y29C3NMirror, Mirror (On The Wall) (2:36)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NJohn recorded 5 takes of Mirror, Mirror (On The Wall) on the Dakota piano in
0801Nthe fall of 1977 for inclusion in The Ballad Of John And Yoko. Take 1 is
0801Npresent here, excerpted from a rambling composing sequence.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y21C3NGone From This Place (3:24)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NUnfortunately, John's acoustic guitar accompaniment obstructs his prophetic
0801Nlyrics on this take of the unreleased Gone From This Place. Slightly longer
0801Nthan the broadcast verstion, this take couples the catchy melody with another
0801Noriginal, She Runs Them Round In Circles.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y17C3NAcross The River (2:42)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NAcross The River appeared previously on The Lost Lennon Tapes as a part of
0801Nwhat has come to be known as the J-9 Medley. The take appearing here was
0801Nnever aired as a part of the radio series, and features John accompanied by
0801Nacoustic guitar and Rhythm-Ace.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y15C3NDon't Be Crazy (3:12)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NDon't Be Crazy was one of many compositions incorporated into (Just Like)
0801NStarting Over. On John's piano demo we hear the bridge/middle-eight portion
0801Ntaking shape, albeit with alternate lyrics.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y10C3NIllusions (2:42)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NAnother title overlooked by the radio series is Illusions (A.K.A. Not For
0801NLove Nor Money), a close miked acoustic guitar demo reminiscent of Serve
0801NYourself and I'm Stepping Out. Once again we have an unknown set of lyrics
0801Ndealing with disillusion.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y22C3NBaby Make Love To You (2:16)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NPart of a lengthy composing sequence, Baby Make Love To You offers the
0801Nfascinating experience of hearing John discover the chord progression which
0801Nwould eventually develop into the verse of Real Love.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y18C3NLife Begins At 40 (2:36)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NRecorded at the Dakota Country And Western Club on acoustic guitar and
0801NRhythm-Ace, Life Begins At 40 makes its most complete appearance to date.
0801NThis demo was given to Ringo when he met with John at The Plaza hotel in late
0801NNovember, 1980 for inclusion on what was to become Stop And Smell The Roses.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y28C3NShe's A Friend Of Dorothy's (4:07)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NTake 7 of She's A Friend Of Dorothy's dates from 1977 (it was first demoed
0801Nthe preceding year) and was also slated for The Ballad Of John And Yoko.
0801NLyrically, it's one of John's more intriguing works.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y18C3NYou Saved My Soul (1:34)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NYou Saved My Soul is most likely John Lennon's last home recording to
0801Nsurface. Taken from a tape dated November 14, 1980, this electric guitar
0801Nbased demo is an excerpt of a longer stream of conciousness composing
0801Nsequence which, among the false starts, also includes the well known Serve
0801NYourself and interupting vocalization Pop Is The Name Of The Game.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y16C3NSally And Billy (3:28)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NFrom the early house husband years is Sally And Billy. Dating from 1976, this
0801Npiano/drum machine based demo updates the Tittenhurst Park version which was
0801Nrecorded towards the end of 1970. Note that the chorus still retains the
0801Nmelody used several years earlier on the Mind Games track Only People.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y23C3NWhatever Happened To... (4:39)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NTaken from the same cassette as Free As A Bird, Whatever Happened To... was
0801Nanother of the several tracks composed for the unrealized stage play The
0801NBallad Of John And Yoko. John punctuates his vocal with a staccato acoustic
0801Nguitar on this demo which dates from 1977.
0801N
0801N
0835Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y00C6Y16C3NOne Of The Boys (3:10)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NOne Of The Boys is another unreleased original committed to tape shortly
0801Nafter the Lennon's returned from their Japanese holiday towards the end of
0801N1977. Recorded at the Dakota, two takes have surfaced, both with a spirited
0801Nacoustic guitar accompaniment. The last of these known takes is presented
0801Nhere. The slightly familiar melody (and lyrics!) which appear towards the end
0801Nof take 2 belong to a tune entitled Caribbean - popularized nearly twenty
0801Nyears earlier by Mitchell Torok and also revisited by the Plastic Ono
0801NElephant's Memory Band during their 1972 Record Plant breakfast jam.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y23C3NHelp Me To Help Myself (2:08)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NHelp Me To Help Myself is an original piano based demo, presented in a gospel
0801Nstyle. It was recorded prior to the Dylanesque guitar/drum machine demo also
0801Nheard on The Lost Lennon Tapes.
0801N
0801N
0830Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Y10C3NReal Love (4:00)
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C5NThis is take 4 of a series of acoustic demos John recorded of Real Love (AKA
0801NBoys And Girls) in early 1980. Take 6 appeared previously on the Imagine:
0801NJohn Lennon soundtrack. Interestingly enough, the lyrics to both takes are
0801NReal Life rather than Real Love.
0801N
0801N
0825Y00F11microknight08Y00C6Noutro
0814Y00F05pearl08N
0806Y00C3NWell that's about all we have time for this time around. We hope you've
0801Nenjoyed this sampling of Dakota Demos and that you'll join us on our next
0801Ntrip through the Lennon Archives. Until then, from somewhere in Tampa, I'm
0801NEric Hearble.
0801N
0801N
0825Y00F11microknight08Y00C6NMy comment: A great CD. Nice packaging. A must-have!
0801N
0801N© 1996 Harald Gernhardt.
0801NLast edited Tue Mar 26 23:11:25 1996
*!EOF