Double Fantasy
John Lennon · 1980
45 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A tender exploration of love and renewal wrapped in warm melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments warm melodies for intimate settings tender explorations of love themes
- Context
- Released on November 17, 1980, 'Double Fantasy' marked John Lennon's return to music after a five-year hiatus focused on family life. This album was particularly significant as it was a collaboration with his wife, Yoko Ono, and represented a new phase in his career, blending personal reflections with pop sensibilities.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
Double Fantasy is an album by John Lennon, released in 1980. A tender exploration of love and renewal wrapped in warm melodies and introspective lyrics. 'Double Fantasy' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1981. The album's release was poignant as it came just weeks before Lennon was tragically murdered, making it a significant cultural artifact that captures his final artistic statements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Double Fantasy sound like?
A tender exploration of love and renewal wrapped in warm melodies and introspective lyrics. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes Double Fantasy by John Lennon notable?
'Double Fantasy' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1981. The album's release was poignant as it came just weeks before Lennon was tragically murdered, making it a significant cultural artifact that captures his final artistic statements. Released on November 17, 1980, 'Double Fantasy' marked John Lennon's return to music after a five-year hiatus focused on family life. This album was particularly significant as it was a collaboration with his wife, Yoko Ono, and represented a new phase in his career, blending personal reflections with pop sensibilities.
Who is Double Fantasy for?
Double Fantasy works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, warm melodies for intimate settings and tender explorations of love themes.
How many songs are on Double Fantasy?
Double Fantasy has 14 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Just Like) Starting Over Standout 3:57
- 2 Kiss Kiss Kiss 2:41
- 3 Cleanup Time 2:58
- 4 Give Me Something 1:34
- 5 I’m Losing You 3:57
- 6 I’m Moving On 2:22
- 7 Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) Standout 4:04
- 8 Watching the Wheels Standout 3:59
- 9 Yes, I’m Your Angel 3:09
- 10 Woman 3:32
- 11 Beautiful Boys 2:55
- 12 Dear Yoko 2:34
- 13 Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him 4:02
- 14 Hard Times Are Over 3:21
Release Date
November 17, 1980
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
45 min 11 sec
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