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Yoko Ono: A Feminist Analysis (Part One: The Ballad of John and Yoko)

by Cara December 20, 2008

Introduction: Oh Yoko! Ah, the Beatles. Perhaps the most brilliant musicians to ever live. Innovators. Loved by millions. Smart, charming, lovable goofballs. Endlessly fascinating personalities. And yet, not always the nicest guys. No, they were not only all capable of being assholes (though some more than others), they also tended to fall into that group [...]

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Top 5 John Lennon Vocals

by Cara November 8, 2008

Those of us who are big Lennon fans will know the great tragedy that is Lennon’s seemingly eternal dislike of his own voice.  Dozens if not hundreds of stories abound of Lennon finding new and unusual ways to make his voice sound different on Beatles’ recordings (including a request to be strung upside down from [...]

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