John Lennon's (Just Like) Starting Over is a masterpiece in melody and harmony. He wrote it as a tribute to his heroes like Elvis, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, but it's much more intricate and deep ...

John Lennon found inspiration from multiple places when writing "A Day in the Life," including the advice of a luxury car dealer.

John Lennon's music touched a lot of people, but it affected one person so much that they convinced themselves they were him.

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The Priest's request may have come as a surprise for Cappeau, who was not considered a godly man, but he obliged. Pondering the Gospel of Luke, Cappeau wrote ... song was a favourite of abolitionists ...