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]

• John Lennon – vocals, acoustic guitar
• David Spinozza – guitar
  • Ken Ascher – clavinet, Fender Rhodes electric piano Michael Brecker – saxophone
• Gordon Edwards – bass guitar
• Jim Keltner – drums

Notes and References

1. Web site: John Lennon: Only People. The Beatles Bible. 10 August 2010. 7 September 2011.
2. Book: Blaney, John. John Lennon: Listen to This Book. 2005. Paper Jukebox . 9780954452810. illustrated. 133. 1973 to 1975: The Lost Weekend Starts Here.