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2005

Peace, Love & Truth

The musical life and times of John and Yoko.
The dream lives on…

John Lennon

Track Listing

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  2. 3:16
  3. 3:22
  4. 1:53
  5. 3:54
  6. 3:04
  7. 4:13
  8. 4:13
  9. 6:04
  10. 3:20
  11. 3:23
  12. 4:08
  13. 2:09
  14. 3:23
  15. 4:37
  16. 3:34
  17. 3:10
  18. 4:54

Sleeve notes

Give Peace A Ghane Remix 2005 (featuring the voices of Asia)
John Lennon Featuring Parking Lot Pimp, Asuca Hayashi, Ju noon, Ronald Cheng,
Alicia Pan, Nominjin, Shaan and Paul Kim
Northern Songs Ltd
Executive Producer: Hans Ebert
Remix produced by Hans Ebert and The Lunchtime Legends
Additional production by Leonard Soosay
Music arranged and performed by Terry Lee and Munir Alsagoff
Additional Erhu and Gu Zheng by Tung and Morton Wilson at Schtung Music, Hong Kong
Guitars and Oud by Munir Alsagoff
Vocal Performances by JG, Asuca Hayashi, Junoon/Pakistan
Vocals by Salman Ahmad/Ali Azmat, Ronald Cheng, Vanessa Fernandez, Terry Lee, Trisno Ishak, Munir Alsagoff, Nominjin, Shaan, Alicia Pan and Paul Kim
Recorded and Mixed by Leonard Soosay
Vocals recorded at various studios around the world
Remix recorded and mixed at snakeweed acoustic labs, Singapore
℗ 2005 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Yoko Ono Lennon under
exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd

This unique remix/collaboration brings together the original vocals of John plus the added voices of some of Asia’s best known singers. Recorded, literally, all around the world, this new version of Give Peace A Chance stays true to John’s original musical anthem for peace

Gimme Some Truth (remix)
John Lennon
Northern Songs Ltd
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Featuring: The Flux Fiddlers
Producer: Yoko Ono, Phil Spector
Engineer: Philip McDonald, Eddie Klein, Eddie Veal, Eddie Offor, Eddie Beer, Roy Cicala, Jack Douglas, Shelly Yakus
Orchestrator: Torrie Zito
Recording Location: Ascot Sound Studios/Record Plant, New York City
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

A biting plea by John for some straight talking. This track, which is taken from the “Imagine” album was recorded at Ascot Sound Studios in England and first released in 1971. John is accompanied by George Harrison on lead guitar, Klaus Voorman on bass, Alan White on drums, Rod Linton and Andy on acoustic guitars and Nicky Hopkins on piano

Love (remix)
John Lennon
Lenono Music
Producer: John Lennon, Phil Spector
Producer, Remastering Supervisor: Yoko Ono
Remix Engineer: Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineer: Mirek Stiles
Project Co-ordinator: Allan Rouse
Mastering Engineer: Steve Rooke
Recording Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

This gentle ballad was taken from John’s debut solo album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” which was recorded at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London and released in 1970. Phil Spector plays piano.

Hold On (remix)
John Lennon
Northern Songs Ltd
Producer: John Lennon, Phil Spector
Producer, Remastering Supervisor: Yoko Ono
Remix Engineer: Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineer: Mirek Stiles
Project Co-ordinator: Allan Rouse
Mastering Engineer: Steve Rooke
Recording Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

Here is another simple but beautiful ballad taken from the album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band”.

Give Peace A Chance Y2K+
Yoko Ono
Northern Songs Ltd, John Lennon
Performer: Yoko Ono
Keyboards, Programmer: Jeremy Skaller, Robert LaRow
Executive Producer: Yoko Ono
Producer: The Orange Factory
Mixer: Alan Towbin
Written and Performed by Yoko Ono
Produced by The Orange Factory and Rob Stevens
Mixed by Alan Towbin
Keyboards and programming: Jeremy Skaller
Guitars and programming: Robert LaRow
Bass: Anthony Jackson
℗ 2004 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Yoko Ono Lennon under licence to EMI Records Ltd

A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality

Imagine (remix)
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Piano: John Lennon
Bass: Klaus Voormann
Drums: Alan White
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Producer, Remastering Supervisor: Yoko Ono
Producer: Phil Spector
Orchestrator: Torrie Zito
Remix Engineer: Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineer: Chris Clark, Mirek Stiles
Project Co-ordinator: Allan Rouse
Mastering Engineer: Steve Rooke
Recording Location: Ascot Sound Studios/Record Plant, New York
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

John’s universal anthem for peace was recorded at Ascot Sound Studios in England in 1971 with strings being added in New York City later that year. The words are possibly even more meaningful now than when the song was first recorded

Bring On The Lucie (Freda Peeple) (remix)
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Recording Location: Record Plant, New York
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2002 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

A plea for freedom is contained in this great up-tempo track recorded in 1973 in New York City and released on the “Mind Games” album

Mind Games (remix)
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Lenono Music administered by BMG Music Publishing
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Recording Location: Record Plant, New York
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2002 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

This was the title track of John’s album, which was also released as a single in 1973. During the fade at the end of the song John can be heard singing “I Want You To Make Love Not War” a reference to the song’s working title

I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama (remix)
John Lennon
Northern Songs Ltd, John Lennon
Lenono Music
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Producer, Remastering Supervisor: Yoko Ono
Producer: Phil Spector
Remix Engineer: Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineer: Chris Clark, Mirek Stiles
Project Co-ordinator: Allan Rouse
Mastering Engineer: Steve Rooke
Recording Location: Ascot Sound Studios
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

Taken from the “Imagine” album, this blistering track includes contributions from King Curtis (Sax), Nicky Hopkins (piano), George Harrison (slide guitar), Klaus Voormann (bass), Jim Gordon (drums) and many others

Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Lenono Music
Producer: Phil Spector
℗ 1970 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd

The third single from The Plastic Ono Band was written and recorded in early 1970 and rush-released in a matter of weeks. Produced by Phil Spector. Another hit

Power To The People (remix)
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Producer: John Lennon, Phil Spector
Producer, Remastering Supervisor: Yoko Ono
Remix Engineer: Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineer: Chris Clark, Mirek Stiles
Project Co-ordinato: Allan Rouse
Mastering Engineer: Steve Rooke
Recording Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
Mix Location: Abbey Road Studios, London
℗ 2000 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

This early 1971 recording was originally a non-LP single hit but it is now included as a bonus track on the “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band” album

Real Love (short version) (speech removed)
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
℗ 2005 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Capitol Records Inc

John was a prolific songwriter and prepared cassette demos for many of his compositions.
This home recording from 1980 not only appeared on “The Lennon Anthology” but it also formed the basis of the The Beatles recording which was released as a single in 1996

Help Me To Help Myself
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Piano, Artist, Vocals, Producer: John Lennon
Mastering Engineer: George Marino
Recording Location: Home Recording
℗ 2005 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Lenono Music under exclusive licence to Capitol Records Inc

Here is another piano and vocal demo by John again from 1980. This recording was not commercially released until 2000 when it was added as a bonus cut to the “DoublL Fantasy” re-mastered reissue

I Don’t Want To Face It
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Digital Remaster
℗ 2001 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd

This great up-tempo track was recorded during sessions just prior to John’s death in 1980. Yoko completed the work on this and the rest of the “Milk and Honey” album which was eventually re!Lased in early 1984

Bless You
John Lennon
Lenono Music, John Lennon
Producer, Arranger: John Lennon
Recording Location: Record Plant, New York
℗ 1974 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

A mellow, laid-back, beautiful ballad taken from the “Walls and Bridges” album which was recorded in New York in 1974

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
John & Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir
Ono Music Ltd, Lenono Music, ·John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Lenono Music administered by BMG Music Publishing, Ono Music Ltd
Producer: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector
℗ 1971 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

John & Yoko’s seasonal anthem first appeared in the U.S. in 1971 and in most other places the following Christmas. The lyrics maintain the true spirit of Christmas by encouraging the listener to think of others who may be less fortunate. It was recorded in New York and features the Harlem Community Choir

Listen The Snow Is Falling
Yoko Ono
Ono Music, Yoko Ono
Vocals: Yoko Ono
Guitar: John Lennon, Klaus Voormann
Piano, Chimes: Hugh McCracken, Nicky Hopkins
Producer: Yoko Ono, John Lennon, Phil Spector
Recording Location: Record Plant
℗ 1971 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by
Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd

The B side of “Happy Xmas” features a song written and performed by Yoko, with John adding some nice guitar. Like the “A” side the disc was produced by John & Yoko and Phil Spector

Give Peace A Chance
The Plastic Ono Band
Northern Songs Ltd, John Lennon
Producer: John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Recording Location: Room 1742, Hotel La Reine, Elisabeth, Montreal
℗ 1969 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by
Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd

Despite being recorded in a hotel room (suite 1742 to be precise) in the Hotel La Reine Elisabeth in Montreal, Canada in 1969, “Give Peace A Chance” went on to be one of the most important peace songs ever written. Even after 36 years its simple message is still so relevant

℗ 2005 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd
© 2005 Yoko Ono Lennon under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd
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© 2005 EMI Records Ltd

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