John Lennon Gimme Some Truth Album Review

[@jejmoss11]

Hello, it’s John Heaton.

[@wormsnake1]

Love your videos and content John. Always informative and interesting. Unbelievable to think that “Gimme Some Truth” is 50 years old. Lord knows we need songs like this, especially given the times we live in. Lennon and the Beatles were are a one off. Keep up the good work.🎼🙏♥️x

[@jamesdrynan]

I'm 70. Got a Stella guitar and a Beatles album for Christmas '63. Saw them on Sullivan in Feb. '64 and have followed them ever since. I was playing a gig in Toronto when Lennon died. I've never put my finger on it but something passed in me and millions of others that night. A loss, certainly. A sadness, assuredly. But something unknowable happened deep in my heart. A profound emptiness. It's still there, but soothed by John's voice.

[@hansmagnusmalcolmsen9354]

In that photo at 1:48 it's Ted Turner and Rod Lynton on acoustic guitars and John Tout on piano next to Nicky Hopkins. The guy in the foreground is one of the crew.

[@tubergetrude333]

Give peace a chance...Imagine....All you need is love...John had a knack for writing songs that became anthems for people worldwide. There were many songs about love and peace during the sixties from famous bands, but they sound of their time, while John's is for all time, forever. I think he surpasses even Dylan in this limited but essential arena.

[@gaoldias]

Great review, John. I'll be ordering this today.

[@alancaw3054]

John the information you provide is excellent. I wasn’t going to buy this CD but you have changed my mind. Your Beatles knowledge is the best on KZbin. Thank you 🙏

[@RonaldBrown59]

I didn't even know this was coming out, I have now added it to my iTunes Playlist. Thanks for another great review John, and I looked forward to giving this a listen.

[@russcottee]

"This covers the whole shooting match" - maybe not the most appropriate phrase in the circumstances? 🤔

[@johnheaton5667]

no i realised that as soon as i said it :- (

[@andygaines9686]

I have been waiting for a review (other than an unboxing of this album which loads of people have done). It has encouraged me to get (despite what I have said to other people!) Thanks for that!

[@raymondporter]

Great review. Looks like we are getting the plastic ono band set next and with the lack of new york city tracks leaves room for a great set of that in 2022

[@harryedw4722]

Great video, Nicky Hopkins is an extremely underrated musician I think, especially his own solo works

[@apollomemories7399]

The Tin Man Was A Dreamer album is a struggle to listen to from beginning to end.

[@cameronlewis1218]

Nicky Hopkins was the best!

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Glad to hear you positive about Angela being chosen, many people saying they thought it was a bad or inappropriate choice but I think it works well here.

[@Ian_Jules]

I think Angela was a perfectly fine choice and sounds fantastic. On the basis of this track, I'm excited for Sometime in NYC's ultimate mix.

[@mirrortime]

@@Ian_Jules It was remixed in 2004ish. I think "Angela" is the best remix on this CD/ LP.

[@Ian_Jules]

@@mirrortime To be clear, I meant specifically the 2020 "ultimate" remixes we may be getting for each album. I did pick up some of the previous Lennon remixes, but Sometime in NYC had been edited and truncated regarding the Live Jam section, so I left it until the original mixes were reissued in 2010. Although these new mixes are fantastic, I know I will return to the Signature Box reissues at times, especially for certain albums, for the character of John's original, muddy mixes.

[@mirrortime]

@@Ian_Jules Awesome! Thanks much. I'm clearer on it now. Playing "Gimme Some Truth" comp. right now. Sounds incredible to me. I don't mind the re-mixes. Although to me a bit novelty. I AGREE. I will go back to the original mixes for the real thing. IMHO. Thank so much SJMonk :)

[@stefankalhorn7456]

Thanks for the video! I am very happy about the compilation. If you don't listen to Give Peace a Chance until the end, you will miss the little spoken word piece on the lock groove :)

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Yoko deserves a lot of credit. For the past forty years she’s honored John’s memory, managed his estate superbly, and raised a fine son. Now in the winter of her years, she deserves to be honored for a life well-lived, devoted to peace and love.

[@MeanMrMayo]

DD - Well stated.

[@anthonysmith3850]

Yup! This needs to be said more often. Glad I’m not the only one out here sticking up for Yoko

[@franceshaha]

I agree, a lot of people don't recognize what she has done, and treat her like some monster.

[@buddygreco2348]

But why isn't she releasing things we'd love to have, like the in concert material we've been waiting for forever. I'll definitely get that whenever it's released.

[@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv]

Exactly!!

[@MIB_63]

An informative review as always, John. I'm a big fan of Lennon and own all his albums on various formats but I will probably pass on this release for the following reasons: 1. I already have all the tracks on CD. 2. The previous remasters sound perfectly fine to me. 3. Remixing tracks is fine but I still prefer the old mixes that were sanctioned by Lennon himself as this was how he intended them to sound. E.g. he didn't like his vocals to be too loud in the mix.

[@buddygreco2348]

Agreed

[@DorianPaige00]

I noticed his voice wasn't very loud in even over the radio. I bought this double disc set as all I had was the single disc set from the late 90's. I really like the track "Bless you" and reminds me of Paul McCartney's "My love" which both delve more into the R&B/soul side of things.

[@happyhappyjoyjoy55]

" Another great review from Mr. Heaton. I look forward to hearing John's voice more up front in the mix. He was so, needlessly, insecure about his voice. I always felt he had, not only a great, distinctive voice, but always brought so much feeling to his singing. For me that's where the emphasis needs to be, and he had that in spades."

[@fgrady1]

Just a note about this Plastic Ono Band 6-CD/2-BluRay set supposedly to be dropped this December. My guess is that BOTH John AND Yoko’s POB albums are contained herein. Remixed and remastered for each album and different mixes, rehearsals and out takes will make up the rest, surround mixes for each on the BluRays.

[@donmaley6447]

Great clip John..love this collection..did you notice,speaking of songwriting credits..Come Together credits only Lennon??????

[@inverross9019]

I notice that in the UK, the MCPS/PRS registration for Imagine it is still just John Lennon. Obviously in 30 years time in the UK, it will be public domain, if Ono isn't jointly credited here in the official registration. 'Give Peace A Chance' is now officially UK registered as a solo Lennon work.

[@Jack-qn6jb]

Another great video! Thanks again john for your infinite beatle john wisdom :)

[@warmcrunch3829]

Great channel. I find these videos very relaxing

[@mirrortime]

Thanks very much, John. Great review! We can't always know every detail. Your information is deep and we really appreciate it out here. Thanks again! :)

[@xtstevie]

It sounds absolutely stunning apart from my favorite Lennon track Steel & Glass which although is still great it just sounds strange without the horns.... That voice though! Stunning.

[@tonylaughlin6663]

Good review. I heard the isolation remix on breakfast with the Beatles show out here in California USA. It crackled, his voice more up front was great.

[@matthewturnage4998]

Hi, John. You got me curious about when the writing credit on "Give Peace a Chance" changed. Just looking at the 2 compilations I have handy, The John Lennon Collection (1989 CD version) has John Lennon/Paul McCartney; Lennon Legend (1997) gives the credit to Lennon alone. Looks like the change was made some time during the 1990's.

[@Ft.Gagiano]

yes. mine its the same. i was about to post it. then I read yours. workiing class hero best of its also to lennon

[@alexyerkey3141]

Funny how they did that but wouldn’t let Paul have only his name on songs he wrote alone for live albums

[@bonzodog6872]

Just what the world needs yet another Lennon compilation they couldn't even come up with a new title for this one. The last remixes Yoko did a decade ago were woeful listen to the Rock and roll cd with the cymbal crashes edited out or whatever gets you thru the night with the sloppy ending and Elton's piano mixed way down low. I have the original Lennon mixes I wouldn't waste my money on this

[@robertcoulter7592]

Lovely review... Nice to see your passion for Lennon my Sir. A pleasure

[@chrisalcroft9420]

Very informative review.i too own several previously realesed JL compilations. After john Heaton's review; I'll more than likely be buying this one👍🎸🎸

[@MarcRW]

Angel Baby was included as a bonus track on the 2004 remastered of "Rock 'N' Roll CD.

[@timshearn8203]

Thanks for the review John. You may have just convinced me to buy this!

[@llewellynGS1]

Hi John, ever done a review of John's acoustic album?

[@gerrydodds]

Hi, are you doing a video for the 8th of December 2020?

[@sarahcheney4669]

Still waiting for this set. Ordered in September, but no go, so far.

[@eddiemiles7676]

Great video. John Lennon sang Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him on the Yoko Ono tribute album Every Man Has a Woman. Cheers

[@Ian_Jules]

It was also a bonus track on the early '00s reissue of Milk and Honey.

[@apollomemories7399]

It was released as a single A-side on the Polydor label in November 1984.

[@leesanna7835]

John, the 1st verse of Grow Old with Me is from a different recording, a less serious version, hence, no drums...

[@alexyerkey3141]

Thoughts on the new arrangement? I actually wasn’t a fan of the bass playing

[@stephenlegg262]

Thanks John. Very informative.

[@tonylaughlin6663]

wasn't Angel Baby on Menlove Avenue?

[@buddygreco2348]

Love John and his music but I can't justify buying the same songs for at least the seventh or eighth time, remixed or not. Don't like the cover art either. Love you John!!

[@jamesmichael3607]

Buddy Greco Ya know. right? I bought the frickin albums. Have them all.. then we were told Ohhh CDs are better. All bullshit. CD. DIGITAL audio tape which apparently was Too good and cheap so never saw merchandising. I have multiple copies of Beatles. Rush. Zeppelin.. Blue Oyster Cult. I figure when the record companies couldn’t screw the bands as much. They found a way to screw the fans. $$$$$$$$

[@spaceengineer1452]

Cover art is awful !

[@TrancetasticWilza]

@@spaceengineer1452 isn't it about the music?!

[@spaceengineer1452]

@@TrancetasticWilza The music sounds great. It's about the whole package. It's the arrow to the ear, I don't like and the lack of more photos /images on the album.

[@buddygreco2348]

@@TrancetasticWilza I've got it soooooo many times....

[@wobind72]

Hey John. When you buy new music in 2020 and beyond do you have a preference to get vinyl or CD and why. Just noticing that you bought this via CD but not vinyl. Just curious.

[@johnheaton5667]

welll i try not to buy cds anymore but when the vinyl is overpriced i am wary...prefer to pick up rare second hand vinyl than fork out for the nee!

[@wobind72]

@@johnheaton5667 That's interesting - why is that? Do you believe the vinyl sounds better? Is it just a better representation of the artistic package or do you believe CDs have a shelf life?

[@sambarker6312]

let's hope it gets to number one

[@euanthorburn8135]

thanks John

[@edwardosborne2427]

The guitarist at the back is Ted Turner.

[@robertolsen6720]

I guess it would be a legal nightmare to do a compilation album of John's collaborations with other artists like Bowie, Elton, Nilsson, Chuck Berry, Clapton, Elephants Memory, Zappa and who ever else he jammed with.

[@MIB_63]

Perhaps. But a great idea for a compilation.

[@Hammerman48]

I would think the Imagine album tracks were from the mixes from 2 years ago. I can’t see why they would have needed to remix them. They sound the same to me.

[@paulcachia3480]

String arangement is only in Lennons Anthology!

[@sigurdnf9121]

could you make a video about mccartney III? I'd really appreciate that!

[@jdwilliams202000]

Why is Come Together just credited John on this compilation?

[@rjaraneta913]

Because it is a live performance by John and not The Beatles version. The songwriting credit remains, as Lennon and McCartney.

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Not in the Deluxe book. It's credited as "John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephants Memory. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney".

[@onedoorfilms]

They've boosted his voice so much just so that it sounds different from the originals, so they can charge fans a bunch of money for the same music. Plus, they've dampened the piano on 'God' so that it has considerably less impact. Ultimate, my arse.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

It introduces John to a new generation maybe.

[@onedoorfilms]

@@DJ-bj8ku Any new young fans will discover the better versions of this song if they explore the earlier remixes, but yeah, this will be a good catalyst for that.

[@tinostabile3256]

Hi John, This is the reissue of 2020. So happy with the glorious sound of the music. Thank you Universal, Yoko and Sean for polishing the most vital music of all the Beatles. Gimme Some Truth could not be more appropriate then as we speak. Great review, John God bless and keep well, Tino

[@ryban1001]

Note: Sean Lennon fixed the acoustic guitar edit/drop out in Working Class Hero.

[@trevordixon1427]

Got single and double..single no poster

[@1nelsondj]

Another reactor said he wouldn't buy it because it didn't have 'Mother' on it. I guess you can't please everyone.

[@MIB_63]

I know but Mother is one of the essential tracks from the Plastic Ono Band album and the one track that Lennon chose himself to represent the album on the Shaved Fish compilation.

[@Beatgeneration2010]

Hi John, excellent review, but your Mic is picking up every bit of static on your jumper, it really is annoying and detracts from your excellent presentation! Just a note for future presentations.

[@tonym994]

money for dope. 'GIMME SOME TRUTH' is one of John's best songs. especially compared to the saccharine 'IMAGINE'.

[@gbirving]

I agree John. It sounds great and fresh ...well done to everyone making this worth it ....✌️

[@Zholobov1]

I'm fine with the previous JL collection, "Working Class Hero - The Definitive Lennon" (2005): it combines the best JL tracks in their remixed (2000-2005) form. Those millenium remixes are the best to me. So this new collection is what I don't really need. I've already listened to the hi-res files and I don't like the new versions.

[@JamesBlood45]

The Definitive Lennon is THE Lennon compilation. Excelent sound, excelent tracklist. I'm picking Gimme Some Truth, but Working Class Hero is the best Lennon compilation so far

[@TheHylianBatman]

I haven't yet engaged with much Beatles solo work. This one will have to be the one I get. John's easily my least favorite and the one I look forward to listening to the least, but, like peace, I gotta give him a chance.

[@Rcknroler913]

Please remove the over abundance of ads.

[@MyDreamside]

Lennon has few albums , you get them and you are done, those re-issues are pointless

[@jamesleung8679]

Bad remix for "Woman", muted and the drumming is less weighty than the original !

[@russellthechemist8291]

These are disappointing remixes overall and not great SQ if you are listening on decent equipment. Working Class Hero compilation has the best remixes.

[@raulmacias1311]

I refuse to listen to John"s solo records! We lost John Lennon when he got involved with that homewrecker Yoko Ono! He became so damned political and negative! I refuse to listen to his love songs sung to Yoko Ono!

[@tonymccusker501]

Looks like yoko has you in her grip gimmie some truth is great its no1 in charts go listen to it

[@graniterhythm53]

Gosh, you've missed out on some great 'Beatle' tracks, assuming you stopped listening after the shock of Rubber Soul!