John Lennon: The Rolling Stone Interview Podcast

TLDRIn this interview, John Lennon discusses his album and the process of recording, his experience with therapy, the influence of pain on art, and his collaboration with Phil Spector.

Key insights

🎶John Lennon learned a lot technically during the recording of his album, especially about bass.

🎤Lennon prefers to sing with feeling rather than focusing on technical perfection.

🔔The bell sounds at the beginning of the album were inspired by an old horror movie.

🛋️Lennon's album, 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band', is a primal album that focuses on honest and personal expression.

🎸Lennon's collaboration with Yoko Ono allowed him to relax and perform better, especially in terms of vocal looseness.

Q&A

Did John Lennon produce his album himself?

No, John Lennon worked with Phil Spector and George Martin on different albums.

Was John Lennon influenced by Dylan?

Lennon was influenced by folk music, but he never considered himself to sound like Dylan.

Did therapy help John Lennon become a better singer?

Therapy allowed Lennon to continually feel and express his emotions, which may have contributed to his improved singing.

What is the difference between George Martin and Phil Spector as producers?

George Martin was more involved in the early days of The Beatles, while Phil Spector brought a new energy and artistic approach to Lennon's later work.

Why did Lennon choose to work with Phil Spector?

Lennon enjoyed Phil Spector's work and felt that he brought a fresh perspective to their collaborations.

Timestamped Summary

01:23Lennon learned a lot technically during the recording of his album, especially about bass.

02:26Lennon prefers to sing with feeling rather than focusing on technical perfection.

02:52The bell sounds at the beginning of the album were inspired by an old horror movie.

04:11Lennon's album, 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band', is a primal album that focuses on honest and personal expression.

05:28Lennon's collaboration with Yoko Ono allowed him to relax and perform better, especially in terms of vocal looseness.