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)
Be Bop a Lula
John Lennon Lyrics
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Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
Well, she's the gal in the red blue jeans
She's the queen of all the teens
She's the woman that I know
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll. (Let's rock)
She's the woman that's got that beat
She's the woman with the flyin' feet
She's the woman walks around the store
She's the woman that more, more, more,
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll. (Let's rock again)
Ch: Be bop a lula...
The lyrics to John Lennon's song Be Bop a Lula are a classic example of rock 'n' roll's early fascination with young love and teenage romance. The song is sung from the perspective of a teenage boy who is infatuated with his girlfriend, who he calls his "baby doll." He describes her as the "gal in the red blue jeans" and the "queen of all the teens," indicating that she is the most popular girl in their social circle. He recognizes that she loves him just as much as he loves her, as he states that she is "the woman that loves me so."
The theme of young love is amplified by the upbeat and playful rhythm of the song. The repeated use of the phrase "Be Bop A Lula" in the chorus is an homage to the early days of rock 'n' roll, where nonsensical phrases were often used to create catchy tunes. The song is an early example of what would come to be known as rockabilly – a fusion of blues and country music that gained popularity in the 1950s.
Overall, the lyrics to Be Bop a Lula capture the carefree and energetic spirit of early rock 'n' roll, as well as the emotions of adolescent love and infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
The singer expresses fondness towards a woman named Be Bop A Lula by calling her his 'baby.'
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
The singer emphasizes his strong conviction towards his love for Be Bop A Lula, stating that it isn't just a possibility, but a definite reality.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
The singer reiterates his affection for Be Bop A Lula, calling her his 'baby.'
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
The artist reinforces the strong nature of his love for Be Bop A Lula, emphasizing that there is no doubt.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
The artist playfully repeats his nickname for Be Bop A Lula, calling her his 'baby doll.'
Well, she's the gal in the red blue jeans
The singer describes Be Bop A Lula's appearance, stating that she wears uniquely colored jeans.
She's the queen of all the teens
The singer attributes a position of popularity and influence to Be Bop A Lula, calling her the 'queen of all the teens.'
She's the woman that I know
The artist makes a simple statement, identifying Be Bop A Lula as a woman he knows.
She's the woman that loves me so.
The artist expresses gratitude towards Be Bop A Lula's affection towards him.
She's the woman that's got that beat
The artist describes an impressive quality of Be Bop A Lula's, acknowledging her sense of rhythm.
She's the woman with the flyin' feet
The singer continues to praise Be Bop A Lula's rhythm, calling attention to her swift movements.
She's the woman walks around the store
The artist observes Be Bop A Lula's everyday activities, noting that she frequents a store.
She's the woman that more, more, more,
The singer playfully sings a phrase that rhymes with 'store,' indicating Be Bop A Lula's appeal as desirable and attractive.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby
The singer once again clarifies his love for Be Bop A Lula by calling her his 'baby.'
Be Bop A Lula I don't mean maybe
The singer reiterates the strong conviction of his love for Be Bop A Lula, emphasizing that it is not mere speculation.
Be Bop A Lula she's my baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll. (Let's rock again)
The artist concludes the song by once again affectionately addressing Be Bop A Lula as his 'baby doll' and encouraging listeners to continue dancing.
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