New York City

John Lennon

About New York City

"New York City" is a song written by John Lennon that was first released on Lennon's and Yoko Ono's 1972 album Some Time in New York City.


Year:
1986
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People say we got it made
Don't they know we're so afraid
Isolation
We're afraid to be alone
Everybody got to have a home
Isolation

Just a boy and a little girl
Trying to change the whole wide world
Isolation
The world is just a little town
Everybody trying to put us down
Isolation

I don't expect you, to understand
After you caused so much pain
But then again, you're not to blame
You're just a human, a victim of the insane

We're afraid of everyone
Afraid of the sun
Isolation
The sun will never disappear
But the world may not have many years
Isolation

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John Lennon

John Ono Lennon MBE, born John Winston Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder, and member of the Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Lennon left the Beatles at the end of the sixties soon after meeting Yoko Ono. He formed the Plastic Ono Band and continued a succesful solo career recording until 1975, when his second child Sean Lennon was born. In 1980, with the release of the LP "Double Fantasy," Lennon was once more in the publice eye. Lennon passed away after being shot b… more »

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7 facts about this song

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Music
1. "New York City" is a song written and performed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. 2. The song was part of the couple's political and social activism, where they used music to convey their messages.
Title and Inspiration
3. The song was inspired by their love for New York City, where they resided towards the end of Lennon's life. 4. They often referred to New York as their home, even though they were not born there, which contributed to the emotional connection and depth of the song.
Album and Release Date
5. "New York City" was featured in John Lennon's album titled "Some Time in New York City," which was released in 1972. 6. It is the opening track on the album.
Musical Style and Lyrics
7. The song has a rock and roll style, reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s, which was Lennon's initial musical influence. 8. The lyrics of the song narrate their arrival in New York City and their experiences in the city.
Critics and Reception
9. "New York City" received mixed reviews from critics. The song was praised for its upbeat rhythm and melody, but the lyric was criticized for being too straightforward. 10. Despite the criticism, the song is well-loved by fans and is considered a representation of Lennon and Ono's non-conformist lifestyle.
Performance and Legacy
11. Lennon performed "New York City" at the One to One concert held at Madison Square Garden in August 1972. 12. The song has since been covered by various artists, showing its influence and legacy in the rock and roll genre.
Influence of New York on Their Lives
13. Lennon and Ono's admiration for New York City was significant, influencing their artistic and personal lives. 14. The city is where they engaged in peace activism, most famously their "Bed-In" protests against the Vietnam War.

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