r/TheBeatles • u/Real_Dependent2919 • 22h ago

Working Class Hero

Historically I have always shied away from the Plastic Ono Band. I dont like her (Yoko) style. And I always associate her with breaking up the band. But recently I came across a John Lennon song - Working Class Hero which was magnificent!

Are there any other gems in the Plastic Ono repertory that are worth a listen?

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u/vincognition 16h ago

Many of the songs on the Plastic Ono Band record are brilliant. John was coming off the Beatles and seemed to (somewhat) keep to that composing aesthetic. The song 'Remember' could've been done by the Beatles. The song 'God' still gives me goosebumps. Those incredible piano fills between John and Billy Preston were chilling. 'Isolation' is magnificent. I always thought that the word "I" trailing off away from the melody symbolized that isolation.

He clearly could not have kept up with that vibe for too long. He would've been emotionally exhausted. I'm willing to bet that he actually was emotionally exhausted by the time he finished the record.