Starting Over: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double

Starting Over: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy
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The murder of John Lennon on December 8, 1980, sent shockwaves around the world. The most acclaimed singer/songwriter of his generation, first a Beatle and then a boundary-pushing solo artist, was senselessly silenced forever at age forty; immediately, his final musical statement, an intimate, pop-infused collection called Double Fantasy, released only weeks before his death, skyrocketed to #1 worldwide, as did its poignantly titled single, "(Just Like) Starting Over."

His first studio recording since 1975â€™s Rock â€™nâ€™ Rollâ€”and his first musical endeavor of any kind since taking a much-needed hiatus to raise Sean, his son with Yoko Onoâ€”Double Fantasy represents more than a comeback album to Lennon fans and music critics alike. It captures a cultural icon at the pinnacle of his creative success and personal fulfillment; thirty years later it remains a musical touchstone and an affecting reminder of what could have been.

Starting Over is an oral history of the making of Double Fantasy and the definitive account of John Lennonâ€™s last days. From early demos to sessions at New York Cityâ€™s The Hit Factory, from the electrifying chemistry of the studio band to keeping the project under wraps to the albumâ€™s release and critical reception, here is fascinating, insightful commentary from all of the key players involved in its extraordinary creation: Yoko Ono, David Geffen, producer Jack Douglas, engineers, arrangers, session musicians, music journalists, and even Lennon himself via archival interviews.

Featuring never-before-seen photos of John and Yoko in the studio, candid images taken by David M. Spindel and Roger Farrington, Starting Over is the essential portrait for anyone who hears both a beginning and ending in the tracks of Double Fantasy.
Country USA
Brand MTV Books
Manufacturer MTV Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2010-10-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781439103005

Country	USA
Brand	MTV Books
Manufacturer	MTV Books
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2010-10-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781439103005

Starting Over: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy

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