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)
Sisters O Sisters
John Lennon Lyrics
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-"right on, sister!"
We lost our green land, we lost our clean air,
We lost our true wisdom and we live in despair.
O sisters, o sisters, let's stand up right now,
it's never too late to start from the start.
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O sisters, o sisters, let's wake up right now,
it's never too late to shout from our hearts.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we fight for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight.
Freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O sisters, o sisters, let's give up no more,
it's never too late to build a new world.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live.
New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
The lyrics of "Sisters O Sisters" by John Lennon reflects on the need for feminine unity and empowerment in the face of societal and environmental issues. John Lennon's own feminist journey, inspired by his relationships with Yoko Ono and other women, is highlighted in these lyrics.
The lyrics address the unfortunate loss of green land, clean air and wisdom, and the despair of living in the present times. Lennon calls out male chauvinist-pig engineers who have played a role in the continuing environmental degradation. The words "ha! ha!" following this, show a note of ridicule in response to such behaviors.
The chorus is a call to arms that addresses the need for wisdom and freedom. The lines encourage women to never give up and to start fighting for a new world order, built on principles of wisdom and freedom. The lyrics suggest that the future of the world rests on the shoulders of women, who must work together and stand up for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Male chauvinist pig engineer, ha! Ha!
Mocking the male-dominated fields and the people who uphold it.
right on, sister!
Agreeing with the sentiment expressed by the other sister.
We lost our green land, we lost our clean air, We lost our true wisdom and we live in despair.
Expressing the sorrow and helplessness felt in face of environmental and social degradation.
O sisters, o sisters, let's stand up right now, it's never too late to start from the start.
Encouraging women to come together, stand up for themselves and fight for what is right.
O wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for, and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask.
Stressing on the need for knowledge and understanding to face the issues plaguing society.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
Reinforcing the idea that acquiring knowledge and gaining understanding is key to moving forward.
O sisters, o sisters, let's wake up right now, it's never too late to shout from our hearts.
Rousing women to raise their voices and make their ideas heard, no matter the situation.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we fight for, and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight.
Asserting that the right to freedom is something worth fighting for and that women must learn to stand up for themselves and their rights.
Freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for, that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
Affirming that the pursuit of freedom is a fundamental part of life and something that cannot be compromised upon.
O sisters, o sisters, let's give up no more, it's never too late to build a new world.
Encouraging women to not give up, to continue fighting for a better world, and to build it from scratch if they have to.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for, and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live.
Emphasizing that building a new world is not just about fighting for the idea, but also about living in harmony with the new reality.
New world, o new world, that's what we must now learn to build.
Reinforcing the need for women to learn new skills and work towards constructing a better future.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for, that's what we must now learn to build.
Stressing that building a new world is not just a lofty idea, but also a tangible goal that must be worked towards.
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