Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", Lennon initially was the group's de facto leader, a role he gradually ceded to McCartney. Through his songwriting in the Beatles, he embraced myriad musical influences, initially writing and co-writing rock and pop-oriented hit songs in the band's early years, then later incorporating experimental elements into his compositions in the latter half of the Beatles' career as his songs became known for their increasing innovation. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including How I Won the War, and authoring In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, both collections of nonsense writings and line drawings. Starting with "All You Need Is Love", his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture of the 1960s. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, held the two-week-long anti-war demonstration Bed-ins for Peace and left the Beatles to embark on a solo career.
Between 1968 and 1972, Lennon and Ono collaborated on many works, including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, several more films, his solo debut John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and the international top-10 singles "Give Peace a Chance", "Instant Karma!", "Imagine", and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". Moving to New York City in 1971, his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a three-year deportation attempt by the Nixon administration. Lennon and Ono separated from 1973 to 1975, during which time he produced Harry Nilsson's album Pussy Cats. He also had chart-topping collaborations with Elton John ("Whatever Gets You thru the Night") and David Bowie ("Fame"). Following a five-year hiatus, Lennon returned to music in 1980 with the Ono collaboration Double Fantasy. He was murdered by a Beatles fan, Mark David Chapman, three weeks after the album's release.
As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number-one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. That year, he won the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC history poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer and 38th greatest artist of all time. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 1997) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994).
Studio albums
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
Imagine (1971)
Some Time in New York City (with Yoko Ono, 1972)
Mind Games (1973)
Walls and Bridges (1974)
Rock 'n' Roll (1975)
Double Fantasy (with Yoko Ono, 1980)
Milk and Honey (Posthumous with Yoko Ono, 1984)
Experimental studio albums with Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)
Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions (1969)
Wedding Album (1969)
Angela
John Lennon Lyrics
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Sister, we're breathing together
Sister, our love and hopes forever keep on moving oh so slowly in the world
They gave you sunshine
They gave you sea
They gave you everything but the jailhouse key
They gave you coffee
They gave you everything but equality
Angela, can you hear the earth is turning?
Angela, the world watches you
Angela, you soon will be returning to your sisters and brothers in the world
Sister, you're still a people teacher
Sister, your word reaches far
Sister, there's a million different races but we all share the same future in the world
They gave you sunshine
They gave you sea
They gave you everything but the jailhouse key
They gave you coffee
They gave you tea
They gave you everything but equality
Angela, they put you in prison
Angela, they shot down your man
Angela, you're one of the millions of political prisoners in the world
The song "Angela" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is a tribute to political activist Angela Davis. The track is from their album "Some Time in New York City," which was released in 1972. The song starts with the lyrics "Sister, there's a wind that never dies," which is a metaphor for the power of sisterhood and solidarity. It's about the bond between women and how we should always stand by each other.
The next line, "Sister, we're breathing together," is a sentiment of shared humanity among all people. It is an acknowledgement that we are all in this world together, and we need to recognize and support one another. The lyrics go on to say that despite the slow pace of progress, love and hope will continue to move forward in our world.
The chorus of the song shifts to the injustice and inequalities faced by Angela Davis as a political prisoner. The lyrics "They gave you everything but the jailhouse key" and "They gave you everything but equality" highlight the systemic racism and oppression Davis faced. Yet, despite this, the song suggests that the earth keeps turning and the world is watching. Angela Davis is not alone and will soon return to her sisters and brothers in the world.
Overall, "Angela" is a song of unity, hope, and support. It recognizes the struggles faced by political prisoners like Angela Davis and encourages us to stand together in solidarity against injustice and inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Sister, there's a wind that never dies
No matter what happens, hope and perseverance never dies
Sister, we're breathing together
Regardless of differences in experience or background, we all share a common bond
Sister, our love and hopes forever keep on moving oh so slowly in the world
Despite the slow pace of progress, love and hope continue to push us forward
They gave you sunshine
The system gives us surface level rewards and distractions
They gave you sea
The system gives us pleasure and moments of tranquility
They gave you everything but the jailhouse key
Despite offering us many things, the system still suppresses and oppresses us
They gave you coffee
The system gives us temporary energy and stimulation
They gave you tea
The system offers us moments of relaxation and calm
They gave you everything but equality
The system fails to provide us with true equality and justice
Angela, can you hear the earth is turning?
Even while facing hardship and injustice, life goes on
Angela, the world watches you
The world is aware of the struggles faced by political prisoners like Angela Davis
Angela, you soon will be returning to your sisters and brothers in the world
There is hope for the eventual release and freedom of political prisoners like Angela Davis
Sister, you're still a people teacher
Those who speak out and fight for justice continue to inspire and educate others
Sister, your word reaches far
The impact of those who speak out for justice can extend beyond one's immediate surroundings
Sister, there's a million different races but we all share the same future in the world
Regardless of race or background, we all have a shared future
Angela, they put you in prison
Angela Davis was unjustly imprisoned for her political beliefs
Angela, they shot down your man
Angela Davis faced personal tragedy and loss as a result of her political beliefs
Angela, you're one of the millions of political prisoners in the world
Angela Davis is one of many people around the world who have been imprisoned unjustly for their beliefs
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, YOKO ONO
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