George Harrison's slide guitar is sublime.

The bass player, Klaus Voormann, did the iconic album cover artwork for the Beatles’ “ Revolver”. 😊

The dope genre. George on slide, Nicky Hopkins electric piano solo, Klaus Voorman kicking back on bass… what a dope track.

This song was a direct shot at Paul. "The only thing you done was Yesterday. Now you're gone you're just another day." Paul responded with"Let me Roll It," on the Band on the Run album.

John and Paul invented the 'Beef" songs, one from John, then one from Paul, back and forth. Like brothers in a family, they fought but loved each other. The songs they did back and forth were really interesting. All about songs, the Beatles breaking up, their wives etc. Savage stuff.

Alan White from YES on drums

George once said he would be in a band with John again, but never Paul. John was more relaxed in the studio and let George do what George does best. It was indeed a direct shot at Paul for subtle shots Paul took at John on the 'RAM' album (a good album, btw). Ringo was around when the lyrics were being written. Yoko and Allen Klein, John's manager, contributed quite a bit. Some of the lyrics were so offensive that Ringo reportedly said, 'That's enough, John'. As you can see, Ringo opted out of playing drums, but good ol' George showed up.

klaus voorman is a beatles legend in his own right

There's just something about John's voice that cuts through you like a hot knife through cold jello. He could THUMP ya with that gravel !

Lennon's voice goes perfectly with the settling of scores with mac Cartney, it's rough... musically it's fire... Nice reaction!!!

John thought Paul had made some subtle jabs at him on McCartney's Ram album and he strikes back in his usual not too subtle way. They made up a few years later and John was quite complimentary of Paul in John's last interview with Rolling Stone where he comments on practically every Beatles song.

George slide guitar. Wow ❤

The whole album is great.

Love the Beatles and each of their solo careers. Check out Lennon's "Instant Karma" and George Harrison's "Beware of Darkness". Thanks guys for reacting to this one!

Loved your reactions. Another great Lennon solo song is "Working Class Hero". It will open your eyes just a little bit more.

Paul McCartney came out with the song Too Many People on the ram album. He was talking about Yoko always being in the recording studio for their last couple of albums. Before that, no girlfriends or wives were ever allowed in the recording studio, John took major personal offense to it, and came back with this absolutely cutting song. Check out the lyrics one more time. It’s a brutal fire back at Paul.

Pretty brutal song really 😆

In another studio outtake Lennon spat out the words: “Tell me, how do you sleep, you cunt? ' I think JL was a little pissed at McCartney 😛

Love your reaction. John and George wrote lyrics that provoke our conscienceness. More than something to singalong with, but actual music that makes us THINK, songs you remember and ponder on. Deep. That was John.

Yes, John Lennon is at the top of my list as well as GOAT rock singers. There are many, but he is the mold.

I love how George just keeps his head down while John is spitting literal venom about Paul lol like a child in between his parents fighting

George's album solo is KILLER!

That was Klaus Voorman kicked back on the bass. His friendship went back to the Hamburg days with The Beatles. I believe they met in 1960. The Beatles became the great band they became in Hamburg between 1960 & 62. They would play six hour sets six days week, that's where they honed their craft. Voorman also did the incredible artwork on their "Revolver" Lp, one of the all time iconic Lp covers. Peace ❤

The album PLASTIC ONO BAND is perfection.

The studio was in John's Home, in England. Yep, roll outta bed, head to kitchen, cook breakfast for entire band, walk down the hall, go to work! ..amazing song.

John lennon-Cold turkey

The drummer was Alan White, who later became the drummer for YES.

I called in sick to work when John was killed. I was bawling too much

So glad you guys liked it so much. An incredible record. Great reaction to it. Thank you!!!

Great job, boys. GREAT job. Follow your instincts, they serve you well. Keep on keepin on.

He plays slide with his fingers. Wow.

This was John's response to Paul's song Smile Away.

The album this song is on, (John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band), is an exceptionally dark album. It almost had to go underground when it was released. John Lennon's voice hits all the extremes on this album.

If you want to see a piece of history, find the video for The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus from 1969. It was made for TV, but the R.Stones never broadcast it at the time. Besides The Who, Jethro Tull (with Tommi Iommi before Black Sabbath), and others, there was a one time collaboration called the Dirty Mac, who played the Beatles song "Yer Blues". It was John Lennon - vocals and guitar, Eric Claption - guitar, Keith Richards (R.Stones) - bass, and Mitch Mitchell (Hendrix) - drums, and Yoko on terrible vocals.

interesting choice to start with for John solo. Number 9 Dream is a good one, IMO. For George solo, Crackerbox Palace has always been a fave. Admiral Halsey for Paul solo. He actually had not too bad a release recently, with Beck - Find My Way

You guys are awesome!!!!!

This was like a "Diss Track" against Paul McCartney.

The original diss track!

Check out his "Crippled Inside."

Let’s not forget about Klaus Voorman on bass and the late, great Nicky Hopkins on electric piano. They both belong to a very small group of musicians who played with all four of the Beatles on at least one of their solo projects.

I’m here to testify, Detroit loves you guys! That is my favorite reaction from you so far. Yeah, Harrison sliding, that was Allen White on drums, before he chose a career drumming for YES. Klaus Voorman on bass. Man, those Cats was where it was AT!

I like this better than the album version

Hey fellas from Ned in Spain. This is one helluva song from an iconic album. The previous ones like Plastic Ono band are killin it too but Imagine is a classic. The version of this on Imagine is a little faster and punches even harder. The band is an All Star line up of Harrison, Alan White on drums, Nicky Hopkins on rhodes and secret weapon Klaus Voorman oozing out those velvety bass notes. Klaus was an artist and played bass on 5 of George's, 3 of Lennon's and 3 for Ringo plus a ton for other artists. I love his wry smile when Lennon is taking lyrical shots at Paul. You gotta check out the 1978 Beatles parody " All You Need Is Cash" featuring the Rutles ! Lennon loved it, Harrison, helped them and is in it, Paul was pissed off and Ringo felt a bit hurt over it but it's amazing. Stay away from the crap sequel but the Archaeology album is great.

Lennon was the blueprint for what a rockstar is. Raw, intelligent, honest, rebellious, aggressive, anti-establishment. Very few had balls like him. With his activism against the Vietnam War, for women´s and minority rights, legalization of weed etc., he was targeted by Nixon and the FBI. They surveilled him and tried to get him deported from the US because they were worried he was gonna influence the young voters. Lennon´s Beatles career is of course interesting, considering how he influenced the evolution of rock in the 60s, created multiple new genres. But for me, his solo career and his activism is even more interesting. Going solo he could be less commercial and focus on the art. I don´t think I´ve ever seen a famous artist be as real as Lennon was, rarely bullshitting, always saying how he really felt. Which of course was controversial, and there are political forces that to this day attack his character, digging up every little bad thing he did in his life.

George playing the blue strats Mal bought John & George during the Rubber Soul sessions.

Actually John thought it was about Paul, but in a later interview he said he “now” realizes it was about him”

another top reaction from the lads, keep em commin, all the my best to you and yours from Liverpool

Love hangin with you guys while you jam to this stuff! So good!

This was Lennon's reaction to McCartney's "Too Many People".

He is singing about a real person, and does not hide who he is sing about, if you listen. "The only thing you did was " Yesterday" ".

If this song had a sax bit, it would perfect plus one! ..This is Lennon's response to a "dis-song" McCartney had about him called "Too Many People". Also for Macca, try 1985, Maybe I'm Amazed, Jet, and Call Me Back Again (bluesy). Lennon - try, Scared (bluesy), I'm Losing You (bluesy), Working Class Hero (deep), Gimmie Some Truth. Harrison, try this ladened in R&B flava "Learning to Love You", along with "Pure Smokey", Run of the Mill - take 36, and Cloud 9 (bluesy). Ringo, try Red and Black Blues (bluesy), Back-Off Boogalo (Harrison plays slide guitar), Las Brias (Spanish flava)

Excellent! Thanks for this one. 🎶

Thanks for reminding me of this one.

George was an amazing guitar/slide player. He could have done the solo on Still my guitar gently weeps, but they wouldn’t let him so he brought in his friend Eric 😊

Great reaction as always guys! This song was a direct bitch slap to Paul 🥊 I’ll mention just a couple of other songs by John, after the Beatles break up, that you should listen to… Stand by Me, Mind Games, Whatever Gets You Through the Night.

I miss you Johnny ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Not so subtle dig at Paul, so it goes for anything in Lennon's cross-hairs, he'll zing you in a song. Maestro at work, this is an utterly great album, one of his best. Try Cold Turkey sometimes, John Really gets into it, wow! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

Alan White from YES was the drummer on this song! They both loved each other so much and it was a terrible ripping from each other…. Paul went into depression, John got into heroin…. They were in each others back pocket for so many years…. Money split them up on top of just growing apart in music…. I believe they would have gotten together again that’s why it’s soooo sad!!❤😞😞😞😞😞😞

McCa got some stuff too and as far as rock vox go his screams are up there with Kurt, Waters, Paul and Gene etc

When John Lennon sticks it he gives it a Twist before he pulls it out very sarcastic. Very smart and didn't forget anything

Tongue in cheek lol love you guys

More John solo please! This one was a cutting jab at Sir Paul.

Got to love live studio

Nicky Hopkins- great keyboard player!

Love to see you guys listening to the Beatles, they are my #1, but if you want to hear what is perhaps the greatest live rock vocal in history, you must listen to Queen "Somebody to Love" from Montreal 1981. Freddie turns in a live vocal performance that I don't think will ever be matched and the rest of the band are at their best for this one.

Lennon had a bluesy voice… sexy… but George was my favorite Beatle by far..

No one is mentioning the late, great Alan White on drums!

John's anthem to his hatred of Paul haha...man, what a line up huh! John, George, Nicky on keys, Klaus on Bass and "future" YES drummer Alan White! NICE...

That was John putting it to Paul.

You need to listen to "Imagine", a classic by John Lennon.

Check out Steel and Glass by John Lennon- his best vocals ever

One of my all time favorite videos. Glad you dig it. Try Mother next, or Working Class Hero. Thanks!

That laid back bass player is long time friend of John’s Klaus Voormann, before the Beatles really made it.

One of the all time great diss songs.

Ya that was dope af

You fellas have the market cornered on intelligent reviewing. Dig you guys. Rawk on.

Man I'd love to see yall make some music after listening to all this music. I started playing guitar and keyboard because of the beatles.

Check out Paul's grit on O Darling a Beatle song.

You guys really need to hear the studio version. Diss track to Paul.

Nice going guys! The drummer is none other than Alan White, who would later become the drummer of YES!

Great song it just looks to easy for those guys 😮

Great tune, I will suggest McCartney & Wings "Admiral Halsey".

Gotta take that dive.❤

One of my favorite JL songs! Would love to hear your guys take on "Isn't It A Pity" by George Harrison if your going down a Beatles solo path. Also, Television's "Marquee Moon", or "Hell" by the Ohio Players. Seeing what you guys gravitate to, I think you'd really dig these two songs.

He was his own man through and through. A genius who had no fear of speaking his mind to the world. So many loved him and hated him. You should watch movie The USA vs John Lennon.

'Only good thing you did was yesterday' is a bar - 'Yesterday' I think was the most covered song in history (at least at one time). White album has some of the best later Beatles stuff, so many great tracks on the double album and not as commercially known, maybe some leg room for getting round YT slaps.

Is this the first dis track beef? Paul has one too. You guys are doing great.

Alan White from Yes on the drums.

The one definite blues song Lennon did with the Beatles is Yer Blues on the White Album and it is great. Now you could do the album version or you could do the video of John Lennon doing Yer Blues with an all-star band for the Rolling Stones movie Rock and Roll Circus. The band is Joh n Lennon, guitar and vocals, Keith Richards on bass, Eric Clapton on lead guitar and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience on drums.

If you liked that one, try Working Class Hero. All the best.

Gotta listen to those lyrics....Lennon's diss track going at Paul.....Dude was on one...lol.

Alan White on drums. Nicky Hopkins also played with Jefferson Airplane and The Rolling Stones. 'Gimme Some Truth' next.

Lennon and Plant are just variations on great rock singing.

Youi guys picked up on it...John was a Gangster .....he did not give a ....:)

If you want hear real, raw pain listen to the song “Mother” on the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album. 🔥⭐️

Klaus is so relaxed, he looks like bass Jesus.

This was a HUGE kiss off to Paul McCartney.

This song is a direct shot at Paul McCartney after Paul had taken a shot at John in one of his songs and John came back hard take a close listen to the lyrics the clues are all there pure Lennon genius!

Here we’ve got Ringo Starr on the drums, George Harrison on lead guitar (slide) and Klaus Voormann on bass (the artist who did the cover for The Beatles’ Revolver). This was the first “diss track”, towards Paul McCartney. Paul later answered back with Too Many People on his album RAM (in the Imagine vinyl of John there is a picture with John mocking Ram’s cover by holding a pig).

Jim Keltner on drums, he also played on Josie with our favorite band Steely Dan.