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John Lennon — Watching The Wheels
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dew34
(Wisconsin-quite woodsy)
Posted: Apr 23, 2013 - 15:26
 
 laskaguy wrote:

Imagine



 

If you get the opportunity to see Just Imagine, if it should come to your town, don't wait, just go. The band is good and Tim Piper who takes on John's role for the evening is very effective. The backdrop screen was a little cheesy, but his take is worth seeing. Met him after the show and he is very sincere and determined to present  John in the most honest way.{#Bananajam}

laskaguy
(Up north)
Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 17:50
 

Imagine



Antigone
(A house, in a Virginian Valley)
Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 17:44
 
Never gets old or stale.

I miss you, John.

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Jan 19, 2013 - 10:00
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

Easyrider
(Catania,Sicily,Italy)
Posted: Dec 19, 2012 - 01:35
 
The lyrics and the sentiment within this song carry fond memories of you John.

max_p
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 08:09
 
Some of John's lyrics had been thought to be quite senseless.

But this is quite the opposite 

msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 08:06
 
I just cannot resist giving this a TEN !
 

ScottN
(Condo in Gaza full time now. Thank TFSM I saw the divot where the landmine was placed.)
Posted: Aug 22, 2012 - 17:48
 
 hippiechick wrote:
I totally get this song now
 
Thanks to the PSD avbl now, I "got" this song in more ways than one.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Aug 15, 2012 - 07:24
 
 gigikent wrote:
haha, must be that planet where they don't like the sound of talking heads, neil young and yes, even john lennon, wow, the sacrilege!!!

 lemmoth wrote:

riley - you are a complete idiot - sorry but - what planet are you from.

 
 

Please don't revive two year old comments unless you are very careful.  I have since apologized for my intemperate characterization of Fred's comment and have nothing but respect for the man's opinions - still don't agree with him - but I have tried hard to stop with the ad hominem.

hippiechick
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 05:58
 
I totally get this song now

gjr
(boston, ma)
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 12:13
 
wasn't a big fan when it first came out.....but this song has aged very well.....or is it me?

gigikent
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 08:51
 
haha, must be that planet where they don't like the sound of talking heads, neil young and yes, even john lennon, wow, the sacrilege!!!

 lemmoth wrote:

riley - you are a complete idiot - sorry but - what planet are you from.

 



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 08:46
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
 

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 13:48
 
It's interesting reading some of the criticism of this song. I too was not a huge fan of this song for many years, when compared to Johns earlier solo work. But as I fast approach John's age at the time he was murdered, his wonderful lyrics give me a fresh perspective on where he (and I by extension) was at in his head. It's hard not to feel that special connection that he engendered in his fans through his music. Music is organic people, our relationship to it is always evolving.

bev
(Reno, NV)
Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 13:43
 
<<<sigh>>>

Miss you, John. Peace.

{#Meditate}



MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Oct 03, 2011 - 13:43
 
on the other hand...
I think THIS was John's best work post-Beatles...

editorp
Posted: May 26, 2011 - 12:32
 
 ThePoose wrote:


Even if that were true,  why shouldn't ancillary context—in this case John's passing—add to the appeal of a song?

Maybe that is why this song always makes my eyes mist up. Kindly refer to ICHawk's comment below.

 

Soooo good for the tears



RobRyan
(Canyon Country, CA)
Posted: May 26, 2011 - 12:05
 
 casey1024 wrote:
I guess the Beatles and individual members of are not some people's "cuppa tea".  IMHO the Beatles music is a part of me.  I mourn the losses of John and George.  I will hold their music in high regard always. 
 
Egotistically assuming that you're, at least in part, referring to my negative comments below I will say that I treasure the Beatles, and very highly rate some of Lennon's post-Beatles work (Workingman's Hero, Gimme Some Truth). It's this song I don't like.

casey1024
(Here and Now)
Posted: May 26, 2011 - 12:03
 
I guess the Beatles and individual members of are not some people's "cuppa tea".  IMHO the Beatles music is a part of me.  I mourn the losses of John and George.  I will hold their music in high regard always. 

RobRyan
(Canyon Country, CA)
Posted: May 26, 2011 - 11:59
 
Rating=2 (since there are worse songs)
Volume=0 

Dave_Mack
(Still hangin' in the Twilight Zone)
Posted: Apr 24, 2011 - 22:25
 
There was a lot of John's post-Beatles stuff that I didn't appreciate, but this is a good one. And I do think I appreciate it more now than I did then. Think is has something to do with being older...


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 24, 2011 - 09:08
 


Love it... we miss you, John...

 

calypsus_1
Posted: Sep 19, 2010 - 21:52
 

John Lennon by ~cryinglightning
Virág   ©2010 ~cryinglightning


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drews
(London, Blighty)
Posted: Jul 14, 2010 - 04:23
 
Sounds like ELO without the orchestra

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 11, 2010 - 13:48
 
 shawshank wrote:
{#Roflol} Such a great song!!!!

Classic John Lennon. I miss him...{#Cry}
 


Yes, he was the best all the way to the end...

 

sirdroseph
(Tokyo)
Posted: May 11, 2010 - 13:47
 
Wubs this one!{#Hearteyes}

shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: Mar 09, 2010 - 05:21
 
{#Roflol} Such a great song!!!!

Classic John Lennon. I miss him...{#Cry}

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Mar 09, 2010 - 05:20
 
 lemmoth wrote:

riley - you are a complete idiot - sorry but - what planet are you from.

 
Venus. Didn't know I was a complete idiot, just figured I was yer average cretin. Thanks for the promotion (gibber, gibber, wibble, dribble, mumble...)


Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 - 17:16
 
marcucho wrote:
Remeber being like 5 yr old when my mom used to play this record at home, so many memories! when you tought that future will be bright and nice, like with a feeling of being safe...haha

Nice vignette, thanks for the slice.


lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 - 17:14
 
It's almost thirty years - and I still can't let it go.

Makes me wanna holler.  Makes me wanna cry.



lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 - 17:13
 
 fredriley wrote:
Is it my failing memory, or is this the 3rd Lennon song played today? Sadly, and I'm sure it's my loss, I loathed Lennon's music back when he was alive, and it's not improved with my age.
 
riley - you are a complete idiot - sorry but - what planet are you from.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 - 17:13
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:

And we always will.....

 

Yes...  it is always a shock for me to realize how long it has been...  this song is fantastic...


bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: Nov 03, 2009 - 12:41
 

I can't help but feel sad when I hear this.
Brings it all back much too clearly.



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 01, 2009 - 11:04
 


love it...



crockydile
(I miss Excelsior!)
Posted: Sep 01, 2009 - 10:57
 
I love the fact that John wrote a great song to tell people what why he thumbed the nose at the industry... and it sat on the Billboard for 17 weeks. That rocks. {#Dancingbanana_2}

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 01, 2009 - 10:56
 
 romeotuma wrote:
This is a great song from one of the best songwriters of all time...  we miss you, John...
 
And we always will.....


fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Sep 01, 2009 - 10:55
 
Is it my failing memory, or is this the 3rd Lennon song played today? Sadly, and I'm sure it's my loss, I loathed Lennon's music back when he was alive, and it's not improved with my age.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jul 31, 2009 - 22:00
 


This is a great song from one of the best songwriters of all time...  we miss you, John...



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 29, 2009 - 09:06
 


This song is soooo good for the ears...



steeler
(Teetering on the abyss)
Posted: May 29, 2009 - 09:04
 
 rtrudeau wrote:

I so disagree; the lyrics are unsurpassed. Simple, profound, and personal.
 

Indeed.

ThePoose
Posted: May 29, 2009 - 09:03
 
 h_in_bristol wrote:
9 -> 8

It is a great song and I think a good chunk of its greatness is for sentimental reasons.
 

Even if that were true,  why shouldn't ancillary context—in this case John's passing—add to the appeal of a song?

Maybe that is why this song always makes my eyes mist up. Kindly refer to ICHawk's comment below.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Apr 27, 2009 - 16:44
 


love it...



blades
(NYC)
Posted: Apr 27, 2009 - 16:30
 
Where's the magic?

shawshank
(Maryland)
Posted: Dec 29, 2008 - 06:43
 
The acoustic version of Watching the Wheels is much better and has more feel to it. Please play that version Bill!


greyfin10
(Panama City, FL)
Posted: Dec 29, 2008 - 06:42
 

It always made me happy for him.  In fact its always been my favorite song of his for precisely that reason.  Comforting that he found that sort of meaning and solace in life (so many never see the forest through the trees).

 ICHawk wrote:

I feel a bit melancholy when I hear this song. I hear a troubled man who is finally comfortable with himself and his life, only to have it taken away. He's gone too soon, but I'm glad he was here.




Quixmundi
(on the banks of Eagle Creek, Indiana)
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 - 21:21
 
This song and many other Lennon post-Beatle tunes bored me after a few listens with their meandering shuffle beats, always echo voice track and assumed importance. Lennon needed McCartney and vice versa. Damn you, Yoko!

Kevon
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 09:21
 
Sometimes I wonder whether RP appreciates that some songs, even great songs, get tired after we've all heard them for the 10,000th time. I'm not opposed to digging back into the catalog but let's put a bit more thought into it please.

ICHawk
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 08:39
 

I feel a bit melancholy when I hear this song. I hear a troubled man who is finally comfortable with himself and his life, only to have it taken away. He's gone too soon, but I'm glad he was here.




marcucho
(Querétaro, Mx)
Posted: Oct 20, 2008 - 08:38
 
Remeber being like 5 yr old when my mom used to play this record at home, so many memories!  when you tought that future will be bright and nice, like with a feeling of being safe...haha

rtrudeau
(Bay Area, California)
Posted: Sep 25, 2008 - 10:44
 
 h_in_bristol wrote:
9 -> 8

It is a great song and I think a good chunk of its greatness is for sentimental reasons.
 
I so disagree; the lyrics are unsurpassed. Simple, profound, and personal.