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)
Help!
John Lennon Lyrics
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But the angel of destruction keeps on houndin' me all around
But I know in my heart
The leaves are shining in the sun
That we never really parted
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
Oh, help me, lord
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
Help me to help myself
They say the lord helps those who helps themselves
So I'm asking this question in the hope that you'll be kind
'Cause I know deep inside
The leaves are shining in the sun
I was never satisfied
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
Help me to help myself
Help me to help myself
The lyrics to "Help Me To Help Myself" by John Lennon delve into the struggle of trying to change oneself and be a better person. The singer is trying hard to "settle down" and move away from temptation, but the "angel of destruction" keeps pursuing him, making it difficult for him to change. The singer believes that the leaves are shining in the sun, indicating that there is a sense of hope and opportunity for him to succeed in changing. He acknowledges that he was never truly satisfied, and asks for help from the Lord to help himself.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of his shortcomings and recognizes the need for outside help in order to move towards a better path. The reference to the Lord helping those who help themselves highlights the idea that change can only happen through one's own effort and willingness to change. Additionally, the repetition of the plea for help from the Lord emphasizes the struggle that the singer is experiencing and his desperate need for assistance.
Overall, the song acts as a call for help and motivation for the singer to become a better version of himself. It highlights the importance of recognizing one's flaws and actively trying to change, while also acknowledging that change is not always easy and can require help from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I tried so hard to settle down
I made an effort to find stability in my life
But the angel of destruction keeps on houndin' me all around
Despite my effort, negative experiences are constantly troubling me
But I know in my heart
Despite the troubles, I have faith
The leaves are shining in the sun
The world has beauty and good things to offer
That we never really parted
Despite the difficulties, I am still connected to the good things in life
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
I need spiritual guidance and support
Oh, help me, lord
I am reaching out to a higher power for help
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
I am pleading for assistance
Help me to help myself
I am asking for guidance on how to take control of my own life
They say the lord helps those who helps themselves
There is a belief that one must put in effort to receive divine help
So I'm asking this question in the hope that you'll be kind
I am humbly requesting assistance
'Cause I know deep inside
Despite my troubles, I have a sense of inner knowing
I was never satisfied
Despite my accomplishments, I have not found true fulfillment
Oh no, oh, help me, lord
I still need spiritual guidance and support
Please, help me, lord, yeah, yeah
I continue to plead for assistance
Help me to help myself
I am repeating my request for guidance on how to take control of my own life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON
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@nizaru100
@@lisettegarcia7013
In the Occident things are like this
Pop = Michel Jackson (Solo) and ABBA (group)
Rock= Beatles (group) and Elvis (Solo) !
Absolute Classical Musician = Johann Sebastian Bach;
Absolute Modern Musician = Jean-Michel Jarre;
and the Emperor of instruments = THE PIPE ORGAN
Tamam Shud
@DanielRalph56
Ringo: " i forgot my drums"
Ringo: *sees umbrella
Ringo: YES
@mr.random9239
That be me
@biggyflynnbond512
💩
@lizzychrome7630
Ringo is such a great drummer, he doesn't even need a drum set.
@minu4681
ahahahahahah
@Drea260
I’m pretty sure he’s using it indoors but whatever
@nosoyporta
"Okay kids don't forget to bring your instruments tomorrow"
Me: brings umbrella
@wolfgangamadeusmozart8177
Me: brings mayonnaise
@dugfuchfydyxymaddyfycufufu3114
I actually brought an umbrella and dressed up as ringo then my friends dressed up as the others and we played help our teacher was very confused then we told her “were the Beatles” and now she never questions us if we do strange things and sing
@asimov4979
I suppose you cant really use drums sitting at the back of a plank