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John Lennon Shifts Focus to Rock Classics, Politics

10/11/2025

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Story summary

The omission of John Lennon's song 'Woman is the N***** of the World' from a box set shifts focus to his return to 1950s rock 'n' roll.
The article notes informal jam sessions in which Lennon performs Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley classics.
It highlights Lennon's presence in 1971–1972, including political rallies and a Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy telethon performance, and shows the contrast between his fame and leftist politics.

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Story summary

The omission of John Lennon's song 'Woman is the N***** of the World' from a box set shifts focus to his return to 1950s rock 'n' roll.
The article notes informal jam sessions in which Lennon performs Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley classics.
It highlights Lennon's presence in 1971–1972, including political rallies and a Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy telethon performance, and shows the contrast between his fame and leftist politics.