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Posted on 24/11/202524/11/2025 by Buzz — 3 Comments

BECAUSE… A NEW JULIAN LENNON 4 SONG EP IS OUT NOW!!!

Because… EP NEW JULIAN LENNON

Another excellent musical offering by Julian Lennon with this 4 song EP called Because…

A recent check of Julian’s website indicated that the physical copies both signed and unsigned are already sold out!!! The official Julian Lennon online store – Julian Lennon Store but the 4 songs as a physical release were still listed as being available at TalkShop Live but I believe they also may no longer be available Julian Lennon – because… EP Black by AMS – TSL on TalkShopLive® If you missed out on the physical copies the Julian Lennon website offers the songs at many streaming outlets and platforms

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A few photos of my physical vinyl copy of the NEW JULIAN LENNON EP which arrived in November of 2025:

The Track Listing:

My copy of the signed Julian print:

Side A:

Julian Lennon – Because (Official Video)

Julian Lennon – I Hope (Official Video)

Side B:

Julian Lennon Keep on Searching (Official Video)

Julian Lennon I Won’t Give Up (Official Video)

RECORDING CAREER OF JULIAN LENNON

Closing comments: I have always been fascinated by the musical recording career of Julian Lennon. Many of his tracks that he has kept in his vaults over the years are excellent and deserve to be heard by the public.

There are some unreleased Julian songs that I have heard on YouTube for example in the past that would make for superb studio production releases. In my personal opinion the choice to not yet share them with the world may be the artist selling himself short.

I personally believe the way the press has treated him over the years has created an unwarranted self-confidence crisis in regard to the decisions made about his musical recording output. That is coupled with poor record promotion by the recording industry in general!

Julian is an excellent singer who loves to write and sing the catchy melodies! He deserves much better from both the recording industry and the public!

The material is first-class, Julian!!! Keep on bringing those smiles to your many admirers!

I look forward to reading your forthcoming autobiography when you are ready to release it. It is my understanding from several interviews you have given that you are indeed currently working on it!

I would love to be able to present that book one day on this blog!

Be Healthy and be Happy!

Buzz

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Posted on 21/05/202521/05/2025 by Buzz — 3 Comments

JULIAN LENNON – PLATINUM AND GOLD FOR JUDE

One of the advantages of being a collector is the network of people that you establish over the years. Knowing some people on the “inside” often gives one access to information about some special items. These 2 items hold a very special place for me in my collection for several reasons. Obtained them from a special childhood friend who is an extraordinary songwriter in his own right. My friend did market research for Atlantic Records which is the label that Julian Lennon released his early recordings on.

It is always been a crime to me that Julian has not received more musical accolades than he has received. His first LP was a huge hit. Then the critics tore him apart in subsequent releases always comparing him with his dad. Even when the material measures up to a high state of quality, this does not often result in great record sales for him. I firmly believe this is the reason that Julian waits so long between album releases as he is so firmly discouraged with the state of the music industry and the difficulty of securing airplay in a tightly controlled corporate marketplace.

Good melodies seem to be outside the mainstream, nowadays. It is a shame. I have been fortunate to hear several rare Julian numbers that have never seen the light of day and it leaves me pondering the question of “Why have these not yet been released to the public as they are very good?” Maybe I am in the minority, but I believe such LP’s as “Photograph Smile”, “Everything Changes”, “Help Yourself” and “Jude” measure up to the work of many artists who may be far more popular in record sales and radio airplay.

PLATINUM RECORD FOR JULIAN LENNON: “VALOTTE”

GOLD RECORD FOR “THE SECRET VALUE OF DAYDREAMING”

My signed copy of the Julian Lennon Rolling Stone cover from June of 1985! Ironically the pun they used on the cover wasn’t even the title of a Lennon song, it was of course a Harrison number from Abbey Road, Here Comes the Sun.

I for one hope that Julian reconsiders and will continue to be active in the music world. He has too much to offer!!!

What are some of your favorite recordings by Julian Lennon?

What do you think of Julian as a songwriter and musician? Cashing in or really talented?

BUZZ

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It’s All Too Much

It’s All Too Much is the unique memoir by music industry veteran David Stark, who grew up in north London during the 1960s as a dedicated Beatles fan and was lucky enough to meet his musical heroes on various memorable occasions. From gate-crashing the Yellow Submarine film premiere in 1968 (aged just fifteen) and ending up sitting directly behind the group, to meeting all of them individually in some extraordinary circumstances, David has some highly entertaining stories about his many Beatles encounters which have never been told before.

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Posted on 01/04/202409/07/2024 by Buzz — 4 Comments

Julian Lennon and his Collaborative Musical Work

Even though Julian Lennon often spends significant amounts of time between his own album releases, he stays active as he continues to make music collaborating with a multitude of other artists. I love Julian’s contributions to many of these recordings and I would like to take the opportunity to highlight a few excellent examples on this blog entry. Julian’s musical legacy is far greater than just the albums he has personally released as his contributions to other people’s work is often superb and outstanding!

Here is a link to Julian Lennon’s website which features many of the collaborations Julian has been involved with over the years:

Collaborations – Julian Lennon

The first collaboration I want to mention here is a composition written by Julian Lennon, his good friend, the late Mark Spiro along with his wife Leslie. It is the environmental classic entitled “Saltwater.” Mark Spiro sadly passed away on his birthday in March of 2024 after a long illness. He has collaborated on several numbers over the years with Julian and he will be missed!

Julian Lennon – Saltwater (1991, Official Music Video) – YouTube

Mark’s solo rendition of the song:

Mark Spiro – Saltwater – YouTube

As a special tribute to the late Mark Spiro, here is Julian and Mark performing the song Someday in 2013 at the NightBird Recording Studios:

Julian Lennon – “Someday” Live Acoustic Performance @ NightBird Recording Studios – YouTube

Julian Lennon and a few collaborative highlights:

Here is a recording of a song that Julian is listed as a co-writer on that is posted on Youtube

That is followed by the orchestral scoring for the song published by the White Feather Foundation

Phil Naro, Julian Lennon, Brian May: ” Falling in Love” – YouTube

This is another song featuring Julian as a co-writer and one in which he is featured as lead singer

Let You Go (feat. Julian Lennon) – YouTube

Handwritten lyrics are followed to the song with Julian signing the lyric sheet that is framed

Here are a few more favorites of my favorite Julian collaborations

“Hope”

1) “Hope”- a song written by Nick Wood and co-sung with Julian about a tsunami that hit Japan:

HOPE(HD) – Nick Wood feat. Julian Lennon, Tetsuya Komuro, and BEYOND Tomorrow Students – YouTube

“Rain in England”

2) “Rain in England”- a wonderful song co-sung by Tony Mortimer and Julian Lennon. I can picture being pelted by a soft rain in the UK as this song is playing:

Rain in England (Radio Mix) – YouTube

“Sleep Now”

3) A beautiful tune co-sung by Kristina Train and Julian called “Sleep Now.” which features a tune written by Brian Byrne and words by literary great James Joyce:

Sleep Now (feat. Kristina Train & Julian Lennon) – YouTube

“The High Road”

4) Another beautiful duet. This wonderful song was written by Brent Bourgeois and Julian alternates singing the verses with Brent: “The High Road”

The High Road – YouTube

“December Sky”

5) Another example to be cited here in this post is a song entitled “December Sky.” This is the rehearsal of the song written by Tomi Swick which features harmony vocals by Julian. It is not a coincidence that this rehearsal was recorded on Dec 8, 2010.

Tomi Swick – December Sky Recording Session with Julian Lennon – December 8 2010 (Full Clip) – YouTube

I know Julian focuses primarily on his photography because it is far more relaxing for him not being compared with his dad. However, he has a golden voice and I would love to see more frequent musical releases by him. I know that I am not alone in that desire!!!

“Cole’s Song”

Appearing in the closing credits of Mr. Holland’s Opus – this is a beautiful number written by Michael Kamen with lyrical contributions from Julian along with a splendid vocal performance by Jules. This movie must have been an emotional and poignant moment for Julian to come to grips with. If you remember the plot of the film, you will know what I am referring to!

Hope you have enjoyed some of the Julian Lennon collaborations that have been highlighted in this post!

Do you have a favorite? If so, what is it and why? Let me know in the comments below.

Buzz

Posted on 23/03/202402/09/2024 by Buzz — 4 Comments

JULIAN LENNON AND THE GOOD OLD “HAPPY DAYS”

Julian Lennon with the cast of Happy Days

When Julian Lennon met the Fonz!

Every generation seemingly has the need of portraying the time in which they grew up as the “best time” and their generation as being the best and the most exciting. We all have the tendency as we get older to enhance the good times and to minimize the bad ones in which we came of age. Even the music we listened to while growing up holds special memories and has special associations with momentous events in our lives. I want to share with you an item that I actually purchased twice in my years of collecting.

Julian and the Fonz

The same photo as the one shown below that did not include Julian’s signature was given by me as a gift to Julian Lennon at a book signing at a Barnes and Noble in New York City. The original photo was signed by Henry Winkler only, the actor who played “The Fonz” in the TV show “Happy Days.” Julian stared at the photo when I handed it to him, broke into a wonderful smile, and motioned to his personal assistant and said, “Look, it’s me and the Fonz.” He thanked me for the gift and gave it to his PA for safekeeping.

Years later, I had the opportunity to purchase another signed photo. This time the photo was also signed by Julian, along with Ron Howard, the award winning director and actor, and actors Henry Winkler, Anson Williams and Don Most. Ron Howard was to go on to direct the special film that dealt with the Beatles touring years entitled “Eight Days a Week.”

Happy Days

The photo below was taken the first year of “Happy Days” production. John Lennon, May Pang and Julian visited the cast members on the set when this photo was taken. Could not resist getting this one as a permanent part of the collection because of all of the signatures present on the photograph.

Having Julian’s signature on this photo is of special importance to me, knowing that he was having a great time with his dad during this time frame!

Will have this one professionally framed.

Photo Signed by: Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Anson Williams & Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon with The Fonz and cast of Happy Days

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK-RON HOWARD

To The Good Old Days!!!

Julian Lennon singing lead vocal on a nostalgic song written by Styx lead singer Dennis DeYoung. The two singers do a great job on this song of “looking back.”

A SONG OF NOSTALGIA “TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS”

To The Good Old Days by Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon + Dennis DeYoung – “To The Good Old Days” (Art Track) – YouTube

The best way for me to conclude this post is to say growing up in the 50’s and 60’s in particular WAS the most exciting time to be around and to come of age. There was so much change occurring in the culture and so many things going on challenging previously held beliefs that it made you wonder, “What Was Coming Next?” I will argue this point with all subsequent generations!!! Be prepared for a peaceful battle if you disagree with my assessment! LOL! in either case, be healthy and happy!

Finally, this is the song that really tugs on the heartstrings as it features Julian Lennon singing a rare song about his dad. Someone posted this radio performance of Julian singing this obscure number on YouTube! Julian at the time of this performance was touring (in the 90’s) and performed this number only a few times on the radio! What a heartfelt beautiful song this is!

Julian Lennon – Loving Is Easy When You Don’t Count The Costs – YouTube

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Posted on 18/03/202427/05/2024 by Buzz — 4 Comments

THE YOUNG JULIAN LENNON AND UNCLE RITCHIE STARKEY

SIGNED BOOK FROM 1968 – obtained on eBay a few years ago – with Julian Lennon and Ringo “Uncle Ritchie” Signatures

**The UK Beatles Hunter Davies biography first edition**

A close-up of the Beatles biography in the UK signed by none other than Ringo Starr and a 5-year-old Julian Lennon. The book was inscribed to a Mrs. Read who was either a Beatles collector or possibly an educator or teacher who may have also been a Beatles fan. You will see why I speculate this in a further signed document shown below written by George Harrison’s sister-in-law! It appears that this book must have been signed by both Ringo and Julian while Ringo was visiting John at the Kenwood Weybridge estate.

Signed in 1968?

It is fitting that this book from 1968 is signed by both Ringo and Julian. During this year, the Beatles recorded the Lennon lullaby that John wrote for Julian, entitled “Good Night.” It was Ringo who sang the lead vocal on the track!

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The note from the 5-year-old Julian Lennon and his uncle Ringo Starr to Mrs. Read!

The Signatures of Ringo Starr and Julian Lennon

It seems that Mrs. Read must have been either a Beatles collector or possibly a teacher as not only did Ringo and Julian sign and inscribe the Beatles book for her, but Pauline Harrison who was the wife of George’s brother, wrote the following note to Mrs. Read in 1968.

This note was also obtained on eBay!

Was able to obtain an invitation that Julian sent out for his 4th birthday party: Julian was obviously just learning to write as he dropped the letter “A” in his first name! Obtained this invitation on eBay!

A signed photo of a young Julian Lennon with his dad at their home in Weybridge. Julian Lennon signed this photo when he was an adult!

Julian Signed this photo of him with his dad, John

The special single that Julian and James Scott Cook cut as a tribute to Julian’s childhood friend, Lucy Vodden who passed away from Lupus at age 46. Ironically, James Scott Cook’s grandmother was also named Lucy, and she too had Lupus. The single was called “Lucy” and contained a reproduction of the original sketch that Julian Lennon did as a 4-year-old that inspired his dad to write “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.” Julian randomly signed about 200 of the reproductions to accompany the single and a few years ago I was able to obtain one. The original drawing that Julian Lennon did is supposedly now owned by former Pink Floyd member, David Gilmour!

Julian's Original Drawing of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds from his tribute single — Julian’s Original Drawing of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds from his tribute single

A more recent picture of Ringo and Julian that Julian posted on his website after seeing Ringo at one of his live performances!

Hope you liked this post? Let me know in the comments.

Buzz

Posted on 18/12/202231/05/2024 by liddypool — Leave a comment

Julian Lennon – Valotte

Julia Lennon Valotte — Julian Lennon Valotte

Here is a nice print item that I was able to acquire for a reasonable price. After the early 70’s it became impossible to be able to afford a handwritten Beatles lyric as the prices went upwards in leaps and bounds as people were becoming more aware of the possibility that the Beatles might never reform.

After December 8, 1980, the fan-desired possibility became non-existent and very few people can afford a handwritten Beatles lyric after 1980.

When Julian Lennon released his excellent debut LP in 1984, I made a decision that if any of his handwritten compositions ever made it to the marketplace, I would attempt to purchase one as I love his work. I was able to acquire the handwritten lyrics to Julian’s song “Valotte” at a Las Vegas auction as well as a signed Valotte album cover. Julian had donated his handwritten lyrics to the Nordoff-Robbins charity to raise funds for children with disabilities.

Julian has a warm heart and that is demonstrated through the many beautiful melodies he has written and released over the years. I am very grateful that I was able to acquire these lyrics.

Buzz