Sleeve Notes1980
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John Lennon · 1980Recording
The track was recorded for Double Fantasy with John Lennon, Yoko Ono and producer Jack Douglas. The album sessions took place in 1980 at the Hit Factory in New York with musicians including Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken, Tony Levin, George Small and Andy Newmark. Released as a single in 1981 after Lennon death, it became one of the central songs from Double Fantasy. The single reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains one of Lennon best known solo ballads and one of the defining recordings of his final studio period. The song has continued to appear on Lennon compilations and has been covered by later artists.
ArtistJohn Lennon
Year1980
StudioThe Hit Factory
LabelGeffen
ProducersJohn Lennon · Yoko Ono · Jack Douglas
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Classic Rock100%
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