Only People (song) explained
| Only People |
| Artist: | John Lennon |
| Album: | Mind Games |
| Released: | 16 November 1973 |
| Recorded: | July–August 1973 |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Length: | 3:23 |
| Label: | Apple |
| Producer: | John Lennon |
"Only People" is a song written by John Lennon released on his 1973 album Mind Games.[1]
The song is included on the 2010 album, Gimme Some Truth. "Only People" revolves around Lennon's and Ono's personal philosophy. Lennon said that it failed as a song, saying that in an interview with Playboy, "It was a good lick, but I couldn't get the words to make sense."[2]
Personnel
The musicians who performed on the original recording were:[1] [3]
- John Lennon – lead vocals, electric guitar, Clavinet, handclaps
- David Spinozza – electric guitar
- Gordon Edwards – bass guitar
- Jim Keltner – drums, cowbell
- Something Different (Christine Wiltshire, Jocelyn Brown, Kathy Mull, Angel Coakley) – backing vocals
Notes and References
- Web site: John Lennon: Only People. The Beatles Bible. 10 August 2010. 7 September 2011.
- Book: Blaney, John. John Lennon: Listen to This Book. 2005. Paper Jukebox . 9780954452810. illustrated. 133. 1973 to 1975: The Lost Weekend Starts Here.
- Booklet accompanying Mind Games reissue (Capitol Records, 2024).
