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John Lennon Quotes

Most of the songs came from Europe and Africa and now they were coming back to us. Many of [Bob] Dylan’s best songs came from Scotland, Ireland or England. It was a sort of cultural exchange Picture Quote #1

I must say the more interesting songs to me were the black ones because they were more simple Picture Quote #1

Mostly folk music is people with fruity voices trying to keep alive something old and dead. It’s all a bit boring, like ballet: a minority thing kept going by a minority group Picture Quote #1

Today’s folk song is rock and roll. Although it happened to emanate from America, that’s not really important in the end because we wrote our own music and that changed everything Picture Quote #1

‘The Beatles’ did whatever they wanted. They were a collection of influences adapted to songs they wanted to write. George Harrison was instrumental in bringing in Indian music. Paul McCartney was a huge Little Richard fan. John Lennon was into minimalist aggressive rock Picture Quote #1

With every song that I write, I compare it to the Beatles. The thing is, they only got there before me. If I’d been born at the same time as John Lennon, I’d have been up there Picture Quote #1

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There weren’t a lot of girl singers around. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were the guys I looked up to Picture Quote #1

But even with no money you could still go to places like the Scotch Club and, you know, John Lennon might be sitting right over there, but I was certainly not a part of any of that circle. I was truly peripheral Picture Quote #1

John Lennon and Ringo Starr liked my songs. I used to write songs and they heard me sing songs on stage in London Picture Quote #1

We live in a country where John Lennon takes eight bullets, Yoko Ono is walking right beside him and not one hits her. Explain that to me! Picture Quote #1

Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn’t argue with that; I’m right and I will be proved right. We’re more popular than Jesus now; I don’t know which will go first - rock and roll or Christianity Picture Quote #1

I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong Picture Quote #1

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These critics with the illusions they’ve created about artists - it’s like idol worship. They only like people when they’re on their way up... I cannot be on the way up again Picture Quote #1

We were all on this ship in the sixties, our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow’s nest of that ship Picture Quote #1

Men have a lot less to write about, unless you’re somebody like Tom Waits or John Lennon. And the female voice is much more suited to melody. Men have this barky thing - we’re domesticated apes with a microphone Picture Quote #1

It’s just natural, it’s not a great disaster. People keep talking about it like it’s the End of the Earth. It’s only a rock group that split up, it’s nothing important. You know, you have all the old records there if you want to reminisce Picture Quote #1

I want to be like Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, and John Lennon... but I want to stay alive Picture Quote #1

I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn’t want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time Picture Quote #1

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To be quite honest, John Lennon had questionable politics. There was a flip side. He was all peace and love, but he was a very violent character Picture Quote #1

The Beatles never sounded intimidated by their idols. They never interpreted old rock; they simply played it as well and as joyfully as they knew how. On ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ John Lennon does nothing but interpret old rock Picture Quote #1

Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry Picture Quote #1

My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with his words and music Picture Quote #1

You ready? I have gold teeth, I have braids, I’m wearing Rick Owens moon boots, I have rips in my denim, a biker vest, I love artsy girls, my favourite artists are Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon. I’m obsessed with being different Picture Quote #1

I realized that it’s all really one, that John Lennon was correct. We utilize the music to bring down the walls of Berlin, to bring up the force of compassion and forgiveness and kindness between Palestines, Hebrews. Bring down the walls here in San Diego, Tijuana, Cuba Picture Quote #1

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Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear. Why on earth are you there, when you’re everywhere-come and get your share Picture Quote #1

There are places I’ll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I’ve loved them all Picture Quote #1

I wasn’t saying whatever they’re saying I was saying. I’m sorry I said it really. I never meant it to be a lousy anti-religious thing. I apologize if that will make you happy. I still don’t know quite what I’ve done. I’ve tried to tell you what I did do but if you want me to apologize, if that will make you happy, then OK, I’m sorry Picture Quote #1

Everybody seems to think I’m lazy I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy. Running everywhere at such a speed Till they find there’s no need Picture Quote #1

I regret profoundly that I was not an American and not born in Greenwich Village. It might be dying, and there might be a lot of dirt in the air you breathe, but this is where it’s happening Picture Quote #1

Imagine no possesions, I wonder if you can, No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man. Imagine all the people Sharing all the world Picture Quote #1

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Most of the songs came from Europe and Africa and now they were coming back to us. Many of [Bob] Dylan’s best songs came from Scotland, Ireland or England. It was a sort of cultural exchange (John Lennon Quotes) I must say the more interesting songs to me were the black ones because they were more simple (John Lennon Quotes) Mostly folk music is people with fruity voices trying to keep alive something old and dead. It’s all a bit boring, like ballet: a minority thing kept going by a minority group (John Lennon Quotes) Today’s folk song is rock and roll. Although it happened to emanate from America, that’s not really important in the end because we wrote our own music and that changed everything (John Lennon Quotes) ‘The Beatles’ did whatever they wanted. They were a collection of influences adapted to songs they wanted to write. George Harrison was instrumental in bringing in Indian music. Paul McCartney was a huge Little Richard fan. John Lennon was into minimalist aggressive rock (John Lennon Quotes) With every song that I write, I compare it to the Beatles. The thing is, they only got there before me. If I’d been born at the same time as John Lennon, I’d have been up there (John Lennon Quotes) There weren’t a lot of girl singers around. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were the guys I looked up to (John Lennon Quotes) But even with no money you could still go to places like the Scotch Club and, you know, John Lennon might be sitting right over there, but I was certainly not a part of any of that circle. I was truly peripheral (John Lennon Quotes) John Lennon and Ringo Starr liked my songs. I used to write songs and they heard me sing songs on stage in London (John Lennon Quotes) We live in a country where John Lennon takes eight bullets, Yoko Ono is walking right beside him and not one hits her. Explain that to me! (John Lennon Quotes) Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn’t argue with that; I’m right and I will be proved right. We’re more popular than Jesus now; I don’t know which will go first - rock and roll or Christianity (John Lennon Quotes) I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong (John Lennon Quotes) These critics with the illusions they’ve created about artists - it’s like idol worship. They only like people when they’re on their way up... I cannot be on the way up again (John Lennon Quotes) We were all on this ship in the sixties, our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow’s nest of that ship (John Lennon Quotes) Men have a lot less to write about, unless you’re somebody like Tom Waits or John Lennon. And the female voice is much more suited to melody. Men have this barky thing - we’re domesticated apes with a microphone (John Lennon Quotes) It’s just natural, it’s not a great disaster. People keep talking about it like it’s the End of the Earth. It’s only a rock group that split up, it’s nothing important. You know, you have all the old records there if you want to reminisce (John Lennon Quotes) I want to be like Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, and John Lennon... but I want to stay alive (John Lennon Quotes) I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn’t want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time (John Lennon Quotes) To be quite honest, John Lennon had questionable politics. There was a flip side. He was all peace and love, but he was a very violent character (John Lennon Quotes) The Beatles never sounded intimidated by their idols. They never interpreted old rock; they simply played it as well and as joyfully as they knew how. On ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ John Lennon does nothing but interpret old rock (John Lennon Quotes) Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry (John Lennon Quotes) My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with his words and music (John Lennon Quotes) You ready? I have gold teeth, I have braids, I’m wearing Rick Owens moon boots, I have rips in my denim, a biker vest, I love artsy girls, my favourite artists are Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon. I’m obsessed with being different (John Lennon Quotes) I realized that it’s all really one, that John Lennon was correct. We utilize the music to bring down the walls of Berlin, to bring up the force of compassion and forgiveness and kindness between Palestines, Hebrews. Bring down the walls here in San Diego, Tijuana, Cuba (John Lennon Quotes) Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear. Why on earth are you there, when you’re everywhere-come and get your share (John Lennon Quotes) There are places I’ll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I’ve loved them all (John Lennon Quotes) I wasn’t saying whatever they’re saying I was saying. I’m sorry I said it really. I never meant it to be a lousy anti-religious thing. I apologize if that will make you happy. I still don’t know quite what I’ve done. I’ve tried to tell you what I did do but if you want me to apologize, if that will make you happy, then OK, I’m sorry (John Lennon Quotes) Everybody seems to think I’m lazy I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy. Running everywhere at such a speed Till they find there’s no need (John Lennon Quotes) I regret profoundly that I was not an American and not born in Greenwich Village. It might be dying, and there might be a lot of dirt in the air you breathe, but this is where it’s happening (John Lennon Quotes) Imagine no possesions, I wonder if you can, No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man. Imagine all the people Sharing all the world (John Lennon Quotes)

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