Oh My Love
John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band, Flux Fiddlers
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Oh my love for the first time in my life My eyes are wide open Oh my lover for the first time in my life My eyes can see I see the wind Oh, I see the trees Everything is clear in my heart I see the clouds Oh, I see the sky Everything is clear in our world Oh my love for the first time in my life My mind is wide open Oh my lover for the first time in my life My mind can feel I feel the sorrow Oh, I feel dreams Everything is clear in my heart I feel life Oh, I feel love Everything is clear in our world
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Written by: John Lennon, Yoko Ono
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Oh My Love" is a song released in 1971 by John Lennon, the iconic Beatles member known for his songwriting brilliance.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in Lennon's second post-Beatles album, "Imagine", which is considered one of his best solo efforts.
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Collaborations"Oh My Love" is a collaborative effort between John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono. Yoko Ono is credited as a co-writer of the song, a recognition she often did not receive during Lennon's lifetime.
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First DraftThe song was first drafted in 1968 in India, whilst Lennon was at a Transcendental Meditation camp with the other Beatles. However, it was not completed and officially released until 1971.
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MeaningLike many songs in the "Imagine" album, "Oh My Love" communicates Lennon's deep love for Yoko Ono. The song is a romantic ballad that conveys Lennon's emotions through his lyrics about seeing the world anew because of his love for Ono.
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Chart RankingDespite not being released as a single, "Oh My Love" stood out as one of the highlights of the Imagine album, which reached number 1 on the Billboard chart.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Phil Spector, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono. Spector was known for his 'Wall of Sound' production brand that has greatly influenced the music industry.
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MusiciansApart from John Lennon (vocals and piano), other musicians involved in the song were George Harrison (guitar), Nicky Hopkins (piano), and Alan White (drums).
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Reuse of MaterialA demo version of "Oh My Love" was used in the soundtrack of the 1988 documentary "Imagine: John Lennon."
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PraiseEven though it is not as widely recognized as Lennon's signature song "Imagine", "Oh My Love" has received praise over the years for its soulful lyrics and beautiful melody, showcasing Lennon's talent as a songwriter.
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