FIRST TIME REACTING TO | John Lennon "Jealous Guy"

Long live Lennon. Sadly gone too soon

The day before John Lennon died he gave an interview, which is a must read, and in it he admitted that he was a controlling macho man, who in his youth used to hit women. He said that he was actually very insecure and could very jealous at times. This song is an apology to Yoko and the other women he loved and mistreated through the years. 🕊❤️🎼

He explained his inspiration whilst doing press around the song's release: "When you're in love with somebody, you tend to be jealous, and want to own them and possess them 100 percent, which I do." "Intellectually, I thought owning a person is rubbish, but I love Yoko, I want to possess her completely

I remember watching Monday Night Football 43 years ago on December 8, 1980. The Miami Dolphins vs The New England Patriots. I remember rooting for one team, although I cant remember which, because it had some sort of potential playoff implications for my Buffalo Bills. Towards the end of the regulation game, a scroll came across the bottom of the screen saying a former Beatle had been shot in NYC. It didn't say who, or what kind of physical condition they were in. Immediately, I thought of Paul McCartney. Paul had been busted for Marijuana possession in Japan earlier that year, and although improbable, the only thing I could think of was maybe some sort of drug deal gone bad. I remember hoping he'd be okay. Then, a short while later, Howard Cosell interrupted the game and said it was John Lennon, that he had been shot in the back, that he was rushed to the hospital, and that he was pronounced dead on arrival. I remember standing up from my chair in disbelief. All of a sudden, this game that meant so much to me only moments earlier meant absolutely nothing. The impact of knowing the Beatles would never, ever reunite was overwhelming. And that a man of peace was so brutally gunned down, assassinated for no apparent reason was really unbearable at the time. It was one of those life defining moments you never see coming. My heart goes out to his family every year on that sad anniversary. Rest in Peace John Lennon. PS I keep requesting, but you are one of my favorite reactors and it would be really great if you could react to some Beatles, the studio version of Stairway (by Zep) and studio version of Since Ive Been Lovin U (by Zep). Peace

Lennon began writing the song in 1968, when, as "Child of Nature", it was among the many songs demoed by the Beatles before they recorded their self-titled double album (also known as the "White Album"). The lyrics were originally inspired by a lecture given by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in early 1968, when the Beatles attended his spiritual retreat in Rishikesh, India. In January 1969, The Beatles (primarily John) jammed the song during their Get Back / Let It Be recording sessions, where it was referred to as "On the Road to Marrakesh". "Jealous Guy" is one of the most commonly recorded Lennon songs, with at least 92 cover versions. -WIKIPEDIA

"How", is the absolute gold standard by John Lennon dealing with all of his doubt and insecurities! ☮

Some of the best songs ever written ,were by post-Beatle John. This song is about Yoko. The video was probably put together by someone not connected with John, and long after he was gone. But it was cool. Love your reactions. Thank you for getting into Lennon

One of the most beautiful piano pieces of John's ever

Originally this was written in India, in 1968, and was called something like " I am a son of nature". He totally revamped the song for these lyrics.

When he was shot and killed I was a teenager and MY HEART WAS CRUSHED. I cried and cried and was so upset. I had bought his latest album not long before and was listening to it over and over. Thank you for reacting to this 🥰

This song is gorgeous.

Classic and very moving song from the most emotional singer ever.

It's in the middle of it, but I love your comments about music being super subjective and I think your approach is great, just experienced it for the first time like we all did because none of us had Wikipedia or music videos or anything at the time. We would hear it on the radio and then maybe go by the album. A very lucky few would go see them live and experience that. So I think you're right on

John loved to do quick raw mixes...many of his solo songs are bare bones! It's about Yoko...

I really like the way you comment the songs. Many times you give a surpricing perspective - its really cool to listen to

I don't know why but I come close to crying every time I hear this song. 😢

Love your reactions! Keep on doing what you do. This is just so John. More heartbreaking because of how he was taken away from us. Two people he really hurt were 1st wife Cynthia and son Julian.

I REALLY FEEL A LOT OF SADNESS, I'M VERY VERY SAD, BECAUSE THE NEW GENERATIONS DON'T KNOW JOHN LENON YOKO, IT'S UNBELIEVABLE. JOHN LENON'S WORK SHOULD BE PART OF STUDY IN SCHOOLS. AN ART THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, A WORLD THAT HAD COME OUT OF WORLD WARS WITHOUT LOVE IN THE HEART.

Britt, you are not off at all. It was just found out through some recent biographies of Lennon that part of this song was directed at his ex-songwriting partner Paul McCartney. They had an epic fallout in the early 70's after the Beatles broke up. How do you Sleep is a diss track against Paul on the imagine album. While this is partially an apology to Paul on the same album. John had a love/hate relationship with Paul. He loved him like a brother but didnt like him at times. Their relationship got mostly patched up before he died. Paul took John's murder really hard and hes never gotten over it.

Almost all his songs after the Beatles are about His wife