“(Chapman) is not the story, ... He's the ending of the story, but he's not the story. The story is the 25 years of achievement that John Lennon managed, the music and poetry he left behind and the feeling of creation.” - Larry Kane
[
It was 27 years ago, Dec. 8, John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York apartment. I loved the man and the artistry he produced in his lifetime. His music has continued the standard that Bob Dylan set for us back in the sixties.
Some people believe that everything happens for a reason. I think I even used to believe that once. Not anymore. This is evidence. There simply is no reason.]
[NOTE: If you are offended by certain combinations of letters, popularly known as the "four-letter words", you may just want to skip this posting. There is one 'naughty' in it towards the end.]
"IMAGINE"
Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you tryNo hell below usAbove us only skyImagine all the peopleLiving for todayImagine there's no countriesIt isn't hard to doNothing to kill or die forAnd no religion tooImagine all the peopleLiving life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamerBut I'm not the only oneI hope someday you'll join usAnd the world will be as one
Imagine no possessionsI wonder if you canNo need for greed or hungerA brotherhood of manImagine all the peopleSharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamerBut I'm not the only oneI hope someday you'll join usAnd the world will live as one 
"GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"Ev'rybody's talking about
Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism
This-ism, that-ism
Isn't it the most
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Ev'rybody's talking about
Ministers, Sinisters, Banisters and canisters,Bishops and Fishops and Rabbis and Pop eyes,
And bye bye, bye byes.
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Let me tell you now
Ev'rybody's talking about
Revolution, Evolution, Mastication, Flagelolation, Regulations.Integrations, Meditations, United Nations, Congratulations
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
Oh Let's stick to it
Ev'rybody's talking about
John and Yoko, Timmy Leary, Rosemary, Tommy smothers, Bob Dylan, Tommy Cooper, Derek Tayor, Norman Mailer, Alan Ginsberg, Hare Krishna,Hare Krishna
All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance
John LennonOct.9, 1940 - Dec. 8, 1980 "Give Peace a Chance." Please. PEACE.
Amen.
Loved this post Evy - wonderful tribute to a great man that the world lost far to early....
Posted by
KSHIPPYCHIC |
5:37 a.m.
Great tribute! John Lennon was the most talented of the Beatles. I still enjoy his words. No...there was no reason..no justification.
Posted by
Spicy |
7:36 a.m.
I can't explain what John Lennon means to me.
His name, to me, is peace.
Whenever I am asked if I could meet anyone living or dead who would it be, I always say "John Lennon."
My absolute fave Christmas song is "Happy Christmas" by John Lennon.
When I get to heaven I am gonna look him up:)
Posted by
Mackey |
2:56 p.m.
Thanks for all your additions to the tribute, folks. They are much appreciated, and I believe they show what a universal impact his words, music, thoughts and ideas truly have had in the last half decade or so. It's just that it's a continuous struggle, this 'peace' thing, and most of us grow weary of the task far too early. It's too draining.
Isn't it interesting how certain international figures somehow find themselves in this unique position...effectively being the spokesperson for world peace. I think of Nelson Mandella, Mother Theresa, The Dali Lama, Bono (of U2), and others, I'm sure.
My question, I guess is, "What do they have that the rest of us don't....and can we get it somehow?" I wonder if a study's ever been done on that.
I was at a concert in Sherwood Park last night, and the entire show (by Mark Williams) was a tribute to Lennon and his development through the various stages of his music. There was more than once that I found myself having to fight back a tear or two, I tell you!
Mackey: ..."meet anyone living or dead" = John Lennon. Excellent choice, but there are so many! I'd have a tough time limiting it to just one. I think I'd book a table for 10 or so!
Ciao folks, and thanks for dropping by my site. I appreciate your patience and understanding as I work through all this stuff, and know that whenever I feel like posting, the faithful few will be there, patiently waiting! I love you all for that. It means more than you can ever understand..
I'm attempting once more to get attached to one of the Bipolar Webrings. I tried last year, and got hopelessly lost. I hope it works this time. It'll bring new readers to some of our blogs too. I trust that's OK with everyone?
Cheers and Peace
R.
Posted by
Evydense |
4:02 p.m.
Oops!....I meant to say "the last half century". Sorry!
Posted by
Evydense |
1:12 a.m.
The answer to your question...Can we get what those people are born with? is everyone born with empathy, compassion and love...or are we taught greed & it's a dog eat dog world. Makes you wonder!
Posted by
Spicy |
12:52 p.m.
I kinda like that kid's shirt! :D
Happy holidays to you brotherman, and everyone you know and love!
Posted by
Distant Timbers Echo |
12:03 p.m.
Merry Christmas to you Evy!! :)
Posted by
KSHIPPYCHIC |
10:57 a.m.
Merry Christmas Rick. Wishing you health & happiness...from my home to yours.
Posted by
Spicy |
8:44 p.m.
I love the tribute to Lennon and I love the kid's shirt so much I am "stealing" to post on my blog/
Posted by
Uncle Gerry |
11:18 p.m.
Post a Comment