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John Lennon — Instant Karma!
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion)
Posted: May 23, 2013 - 06:44
 
The fact that this is John Lennon...lends this to the score it has. As a song...it's junky, clunky and uneven. Though I do like...

kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Apr 25, 2013 - 12:31
 
 cShaggy wrote:
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
Gonna get your share

..lyrics alone make it worth a replay, often even..

 
Just a slight correction to the lyrics, last line:

Come and get your share.  

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Mar 21, 2013 - 12:01
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...



 

cShaggy
(..inna state of being..)
Posted: Dec 20, 2012 - 22:27
 
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
Gonna get your share

..lyrics alone make it worth a replay, often even..


hbs47
(SE England)
Posted: Dec 05, 2012 - 09:37
 
Noise.

lunatic
Posted: Nov 04, 2012 - 01:37
 
 Jollyra wrote:
I understand that old songs like this need air-time in order to keep RP afloat, but the experience would be improved if more unexplored-and-not-beaten-to-death songs were played. I don't listen to RP to be reminded of what was once really good but is now dated. I listen to find new favourites.
 



It has more to do w age and experience. My sense is that you are a young person and have not built up several decades of connection to songs/artists based on synaptic links. Many years from now you'll have a bright younger person telling you what you've stated to us older listeners. May you have many wonderful adventures filled w an excellent soundtrack.

WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Oct 19, 2012 - 05:24
 
 Jollyra wrote:
I understand that old songs like this need air-time in order to keep RP afloat, but the experience would be improved if more unexplored-and-not-beaten-to-death songs were played. I don't listen to RP to be reminded of what was once really good but is now dated. I listen to find new favourites.
 
Great rock'n'roll is timeless—like all great music. If you're annoyed by Bill's mix, you might try internet stations like WXPN and KEXP, both of which emphasize current and breaking artists.

bam23
(Berkeley)
Posted: Oct 15, 2012 - 16:13
 
 Jollyra wrote:
I understand that old songs like this need air-time in order to keep RP afloat, but the experience would be improved if more unexplored-and-not-beaten-to-death songs were played. I don't listen to RP to be reminded of what was once really good but is now dated. I listen to find new favourites.
 
To this I can only note that not everyone who listens has your history with this or any piece. Over time one notices that magazines publish the same articles that they published earlier (National Geographic must hold the record for repeatedly mining the same trough). There are indeed songs played here that grate for me, but in general I manage to work past them, realizing that there are listeners who probably share some of my tastes but not all.

joelbb
Posted: Oct 15, 2012 - 16:13
 
Being a Real Old School guy, I loved John Lennon when he was part of Lennon & McCartney.  But he became a pontificating, fatuous ass during his solo career.  "Instant Karma" is one of the better solo tunes, but NOT as good as anything the Beatles did.

Zep
Posted: Sep 23, 2012 - 18:48
 
This song is ok - kinda of a solid 7 - but it's a real letdown after that fabulous and chilling Erik Satie piano piece, Gnossienne #1. 

JIan
(Phoenix, AZ, USA)
Posted: Sep 17, 2012 - 15:43
 
 Jollyra wrote:
I understand that old songs like this need air-time in order to keep RP afloat, but the experience would be improved if more unexplored-and-not-beaten-to-death songs were played. I don't listen to RP to be reminded of what was once really good but is now dated. I listen to find new favourites.
 
Could not an old, potentially trend-setting classic tune become a new favorite for someone?

Jollyra
Posted: Aug 13, 2012 - 15:55
 
I understand that old songs like this need air-time in order to keep RP afloat, but the experience would be improved if more unexplored-and-not-beaten-to-death songs were played. I don't listen to RP to be reminded of what was once really good but is now dated. I listen to find new favourites.

MirageRF
(Clemmons, NC, USA)
Posted: Aug 13, 2012 - 15:42
 
Sure, but I sort of like the granular, gritty sound of the all natural sing along style.  There is passion and not just production. 

tulfan wrote:

Agreed. I love the song but always felt the production left much to be desired...
 



JIan
(SW Desert, AZ, USA)
Posted: Aug 13, 2012 - 15:41
 
 Stratocaster wrote:
I have always had a love-hate relationship with this song.

I think it is a really really good song...however, I am not a fan of the production.  Too much slapback echo on the vocals and the drums.

So, what I'm saying is, I think it could have been recorded better.

Still gets a 7 from me due to the song itself. 
 
Well said, Straocaster (better than I could have said myself).  Agreed, and similar rating for similar reasons.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 21:00
 


We be dancing...  love this song...



 

tulfan
(Still in SE MI)
Posted: Jul 13, 2012 - 05:12
 
 Stratocaster wrote:
I have always had a love-hate relationship with this song.

I think it is a really really good song...however, I am not a fan of the production.  Too much slapback echo on the vocals and the drums.

So, what I'm saying is, I think it could have been recorded better.

Still gets a 7 from me due to the song itself. 
 


Agreed. I love the song but always felt the production left much to be desired...

ddrain
(Paris, France, + 8 h)
Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 02:53
 
 e_b wrote:

Yeah, I'm not sure why they put 1970 there.  I thought this came out a couple of years after he passed (early 80's) since I remember borrowing the cassette tape from the library.
 
in Feb 20, 1970 exactly, a single (i have !!!)
http://www.allmusic.com/album/instant-karma-we-all-shine-on-r242310 

e_b
(Michigan)
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 14:57
 
 Bleyfusz wrote:
Did he really look this old in 1970?

Edit:
now I see: Collection, kind of retrospective.

 
Yeah, I'm not sure why they put 1970 there.  I thought this came out a couple of years after he passed (early 80's) since I remember borrowing the cassette tape from the library.

crnkan
(Pleasant Hill, Mo)
Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 14:47
 
Probably in the minority on this one.  Might be my favorite JL song.  So many to choose from..Miss him!

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 27, 2012 - 21:11
 


love this song...

 

LPCity
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
Posted: Mar 08, 2012 - 08:39
 
quite likeable, like instant coffee

Stratocaster
(Bermuda)
Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 04:51
 
I have always had a love-hate relationship with this song.

I think it is a really really good song...however, I am not a fan of the production.  Too much slapback echo on the vocals and the drums.

So, what I'm saying is, I think it could have been recorded better.

Still gets a 7 from me due to the song itself. 

Bleyfusz
Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 04:50
 
Did he really look this old in 1970?

Edit:
now I see: Collection, kind of retrospective.


jmrz
(NWUSA)
Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 10:00
 
I find it interesting that the negative comments are usually misspelled. Oh well, no accounting for taste or schooling. {#Naughty} 

Elroweho
(Cheesehead in Paradise)
Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 09:51
 
Yes indeed we all shine on!  {#Sunny}

jen3005545
(Fort Worth, TX)
Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 09:48
 
Thank you!

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Feb 09, 2012 - 05:02
 
 kaybee wrote:

{#Drummer}  The drummer KILLS me!!  Spastic, indeed.
 

btw. that's Yes's Alan White (who also played piano on this)...


kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: Feb 05, 2012 - 15:56
 
 justin4kick wrote:
The spastic attacks of the drummer make the song even better. 
 
{#Drummer}  The drummer KILLS me!!  Spastic, indeed.



thais
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 12:08
 
 laozilover wrote:
Don't look now, but I think romeotuma LIKEs this song!
 

ME TOO!!!!!{#Clap}{#Good-vibes}

justin4kick
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 12:02
 
The spastic attacks of the drummer make the song even better. 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 12:00
 
 laozilover wrote:
Don't look now, but I think romeotuma LIKEs this song!
 


This song is soooo good my nipples get hard when I hear it...

we miss you, John...

His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.
—James Joyce, "The Dead" in Dubliners (1914)

 



lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Jan 08, 2012 - 10:11
 
Words I try to live by:

Why on earth are we hear
Surely not to live in pain and fear
Why on earth are you there
When you're everywhere
Come and get your share
'Cause we all shine on
Like the moon, and the stars and the sun

laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up)
Posted: Jan 08, 2012 - 09:58
 
Don't look now, but I think romeotuma LIKEs this song!



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 04, 2012 - 21:02
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this magnificent song...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 14:49
 


profound, poignant, and perfect...  love it...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 12:00
 

This is a great song from a great album...  as relevant as ever...  love it...
 

The_Enemy
(...is within)
Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 11:55
 
Shine on  {#Yes}

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 11:54
 
So many words of wisdom in the form of a great rock song.

My favorites

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.

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 10:17
 
was about to grab a bite to eat, run the the restroom etc...but had to hear the rest of this one today!

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 10:17
 


love this song soooo much...


 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 11, 2011 - 15:40
 


absolutely brilliant...  love it...


 

whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Posted: Oct 11, 2011 - 15:39
 
I need water!!!!   I was gona get up at the next crap song... it has been an hour!

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 05, 2011 - 09:56
 


a great song from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...  we be dancing...  love it...


 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 01, 2011 - 22:20
 

Everyone in my hotel room be dancing right this minute!  Love this song!

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 19, 2011 - 18:30
 


This song is soooo beautiful...  love it...

 

fast_eddie
Posted: Aug 19, 2011 - 10:00
 
Wow a John Lennon solo song that I can actually tolerate!!

fingerpin
(oHIo)
Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 08:35
 
 buzmaggie wrote:
john was the life blood of the group. paul was the cute one with the nice lyrics. but john lived the rnr life. fuck yoko,  she was a leach and maggot! he did not deserve that. Not sure why he stayed!
 
Yoko was an acknowledged performance artist in her own right before John ever came into her life. Do some investigating before spouting bullshit and learn to spell while you're at it. 

Dave_Mack
(Ball of Confusion)
Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 08:32
 
Keep on shining.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Apr 27, 2011 - 12:41
 
 vandal wrote:

John Lennon is still a hero, ~30 years on.  I wonder where Albert Goldman is today?

 
As U2's Bono sang in "God Part 2"

"Don't believe in Goldman
His type like a curse
Instant Karma's gonna get him
If I don't get him first"

It got him - dead in 2004 - in his 60s.



Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 27, 2011 - 12:25
 
 fast_eddie wrote:

George was the most talented and most under appreciated member of the band.  I really don't see the genius in most of Lennon or McCartney's post Beatles music, but All Things Must Pass is brilliant!!

 

Kind of a non sequitur from what I was commenting on, but I agree wholeheartedly.