Real Love
John Lennon
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All the little girls and boys Playing with their little toys All they really needed from you Was, maybe, some love All the little boys and girls Living in this crazy world All they really needed from you Was, maybe, some love Why must we be alone? Why must we be alone? It's real life Yes, it's real I don't expect you to understand The kingdom of Heaven is in your hands I don't expect you to wake from the dream Too late for crying, now, that it seems All their little plans and schemes Ain't nothing but a bunch of dreams All you really needed to do Was, maybe, some love
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11 facts about this song
Composition"Real Love" is a song written by John Lennon. Although credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership, the song was composed entirely by Lennon.
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John Lennon's Solo VersionThe song was first recorded by John Lennon in 1979. This version remained unfinished and unreleased until 1988 when it appeared on the posthumous album "Imagine: John Lennon" as part of a jukebox-style medley.
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The Beatles Reunion"Real Love" is one of the two posthumous releases that the three surviving members of The Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) worked on as part of the "Anthology" project in 1995. The other being "Free as a Bird."
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Construction of the SongFor the completion of the song, Paul, George, and Ringo had to work with Lennon's cassette recordings. The raw audio quality required extensive technical manipulation.
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Beatles' Version ReleaseThe Beatles' version of "Real Love" was released as a single in 1996 and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Real Love" was created using the technique of rotoscoping, and it contains sequences from various Beatles movies and home videos.
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Film FeatureThe song "Real Love" was featured in the documentary film based on Lennon's life called "Imagine: John Lennon."
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Cover Versions"Real Love" has been covered by several artists, including Tom Odell for the 2014 John Lewis Christmas advertisement in the UK.
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Notable ReviewsSome critics praised the song for McCartney’s vocal harmonies and the shared lead vocals, while others felt it didn't live up to the Beatles' original work.
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ControversiesThe decision to rework "Real Love" as a Beatles song led to some criticism and controversy. People suggested that the members were tampering with Lennon's legacy; however, the surviving Beatles defended their decision, stating they felt as if they were in the studio with Lennon again.
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Impact"Real Love" is one of the rare songs that have been associated with both John Lennon's solo career and The Beatles’ collective legacy. Its posthumous completion and release bring elements of both facets of Lennon's career together.
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