It's Finally Here: "Now And Then” - The Beatles final song (John Lennon's 1977 Demo)

[MAGA Macho Man]

What a haunting song and music video. Hard to not get emotional watching this.



Here's a short mini documentary how they pulled it off by separating John's voice from the piano on his demo and turned it into a Beatles song, the very last Beatles song to be precise.

 

[pknopp]

I'm a big Beatles fan from way back but I dunno.

 

[MinTrut]

I'm a big Beatles fan from way back but I dunno.

Yeah; it's a decent Lennon/Ono song w/some rando add on stuff that kinda drowns it.

Worse yet, the morose/dragging demo that functions as the base is undanceable.

 

[Lord-Humungus]

The song would be a forgotten track on a Beatles or Lennon album had it been released back in the 70/80’s. The technology used is far more impressive than the song itself. I can see groups like Nirvana releasing a “new” song using similar techniques in the coming years. Maybe get a new Metallica song with Cliff on bass

 

[Rambunctious]

I have to confess it brought a tear to my eye...

 

[whitehall]

Hard to get non emotional? I don't think so

 

[MAGA Macho Man]

The song would be a forgotten track on a Beatles or Lennon album had it been released back in the 70/80’s. The technology used is far more impressive than the song itself. I can see groups like Nirvana releasing a “new” song using similar techniques in the coming years. Maybe get a new Metallica song with Cliff on bass

It was for a Lennon album he was contemplating two years into his 5 year hiatus after Sean was born in 1975. You're right about the rest about technology.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Styx, Cheap Trick, etc.. that's old time rock and roll.

 

[Burgermeister]

I love the Beatles but that song sucks.

 

[Burgermeister]

I prefer the song they wrote when they were tripping and had precognition about America needing Trump back in office -

 

[Lord-Humungus]

It was for a Lennon album he was contemplating two years into his 5 year hiatus after Sean was born in 1975. You're right about the rest about technology.

And had he released the song it would have been a filler track. It’s a good song from a nostalgia perspective but it’s not really a good song musically. The technology aspect of it is cool, but this time next year no one except for die hard fans will even remember it.

 

[MAGA Macho Man]

I prefer the song they wrote when they were tripping and had precognition about America needing Trump back in office -

Man, I had forgotten that one. Thanks for posting it.

 

[luiza]

It is good first time but is something that will grow on people .imho
Remember Hey Jude first time ?
Not immediately a forever anthem .
But this one has a touch of sadness and regret that is near universal .

 

[MAGA Macho Man]

It is good first time but is something that will grow on people .imho
Remember Hey Jude first time ?
Not immediately a forever anthem .
But this one has a touch of sadness and regret that is near universal .

Agreed

 

[Blaster]

It is good first time but is something that will grow on people .imho
Remember Hey Jude first time ?
Not immediately a forever anthem .
But this one has a touch of sadness and regret that is near universal .

I don't think it is a very good recording.

 

[luiza]

I don't think it is a very good recording.

Perhaps you could team up with Morticia and together you will surely show us all how to beat the top professionals in the recording business .
And I will remember you when I am due to record my next planned release .
You know me as Sophie Ellis Bextor which is why Morticia is so deeply in love .

 

[Blaster]

Perhaps you could team up with Morticia and together you will surely show us all how to beat the top professionals in the recording business .
And I will remember you when I am due to record my next planned release .
You know me as Sophie Ellis Bextor which is why Morticia is so deeply in love .

Don't be sarcastic. This is not a very good recording but Beatles enthusiasts think it is something special.

 

[MinTrut]

Don't be sarcastic. This is not a very good recording but Beatles enthusiasts think it is something special.

Yeah.

Possibly the worst "Beatles" song ever?

Not counting Name/Number & Rev9.

 

[MAGA Macho Man]

I don't think it is a very good recording.

Why?

 

[Blaster]

Why?

Do I really need to explain it to you?