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Beatles songs, RevolutionRevolution(John Lennon – John Lennon and Paul McCartney)Albums in which the song is present1968 - The Beatles (White Album)1970 - Hey Jude 1970 - The Beatles 1967-1970 (The Red Album) 1976 - Rock 'n' Roll Music 1988 - Past Masters 2006 - Love JOHN 1968: 'On 'Revolution' I'm playing the guitar and I haven't improved since I was last playing, but I dug it. It sounds the way I wanted it to sound.'JOHN 1972: 'I should never have put that in about Chairman Mao. I was just finishing off in the studio when I did that.'JOHN 1980: 'The statement in 'Revolution' was mine. The lyrics stand today. It's still my feeling about politics. I want to see the plan. That is what I used to say to Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Count me out if it is for violence. Don't expect me to be on the barricades unless it is with flowers. For years, on the Beatles' tours, Brian Epstein had stopped us from saying anything about Vietnam or the war. And he wouldn't allow questions about it. But on one of the last tours, I said, 'I'm going to answer about the war. We can't ignore it.' I absolutely wanted the Beatles to say something about the war.' You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the worldBut when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me outDon't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alrightYou say you got a real solution Well, you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well, you know We're all doing what we canBut if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to waitDon't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright, al...You say you'll change the constitution Well, you know We all want to change your head You tell me it's the institution Well, you know You'd better free your mind insteadBut if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhowDon't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alrightAlright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright |
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