Monday, October 20, 2014

Although I Laugh and I Act like a Clown


I'm A Loser is the second in the John Lennon trifecta that lead off Beatles For Sale.  And the blue mood started with No Reply just digs itself a deeper hole.   This album is the turning point where John's lyrics become more introspective, and consequently more real.

Just a few of my many favorite moments:
  • John and Paul's exquisite harmonies in the intro
  • The jangle of John's acoustic guitar, followed by Paul's bass entrance
  • John repeatedly hits a low G
  • Paul's walking bass line during the chorus 
  • Ringo's cymbal work
  • John's raunchy harmonica
  • George's country picking on the solo


1 comment:

blackleatherbookshelf said...

What a great pick from The Beatles' backlog. Always good to read something from you.