Of course, most people who bought this CD bought it to hear John Lennon's classics, "Woman," "Watching the Wheels," etc. Many others bought it because it was John Lennon's last record, (not true, "Milk and Honey" is still out of print, but the recently released "John Lennon Anthology" may trigger some interest in laying it on CD) but hardly anyone out there understands Yoko. If most of you out there would drop the pre-judgment that Yoko is awful, you might like much of her music. It is truly revolutionary. This album marked a comeback for both of the artists (both living "private lives" dating back to about 1975) and would be some of the last moments of John Lennon's career. He did not go out on any sour notes; nearly all of the John Lennon songs on this CD are also on the "John Lennon Collection" greatest hits compilation. "Milk and Honey" also boasts classics, most notably "I Don't Want To Face It." (Reissue it!!!) As mentioned before, Yoko does show her brilliance on these two albums as well, most notably with "Kiss Kiss Kiss." However, these are not Yoko Ono's crowning achievments. For any Yoko basher to truly dissolve their misconceptions, they should check out "Season Of Glass." As for John, his stuff on this is typically classic, but his BEST best would have to be the intimate "Plastic Ono Band." "Double Fantasy" is a very interesting and vital crossroads.

This should have been the greatest time in John and Yoko's life.A wonderfull album,Raising 5 year old Sean,the start of MTV,who know's what kind of music would have followed "Double Fantasy.John's songs are fantastic."Starting over," the first single released was amazing,and John got to see the record climb to Number 1.His fans were still with him after being away for five years."Women,I'm Losing you,Cleanup Time," are wonderfull cuts also,but my favorite is "Beautifull Boy," written about Sean.I love the line,"Before you cross the street,take my hand,life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans."My favorite song of Yoko's is "Kiss,Kiss,Kiss." I think this numbers a great Disco cut,and very experimental and different.I'm also glad Yoko's "Walking on Thin Ice," is included in this new version.John was murdered coming home from the studio working on the record.Its unreal,but John would have been 60 this year.The World lost 20years of wonderfull,experimental,peaceloving sounds from one of the greats.

I bought this CD when I was ten after purchasing the John Lennon Collection. I loved it, everything about it (yes, even Yoko's contributions). This album was recorded after a five-year break from the public eye, which is exactly what John needed. Free from a record deal, he began writing songs for himself, and just wrote because he felt like it, not because he was being pressured by a label. That is one of the reasons that this album is so great, because John wrote these at his own pace, and had all the time in the world to perfect them. Because of this, his work on this album ended up being his best work. As a 16 year old who has been John Lennon's biggest fan for about six years now, I would reccomend this album to anyone. Yoko's work is also quite good, it may have to grow on you, but trust me. Even if you absolutely hate Yoko's vocals, it won't matter, because John's work on here is just so good.

"Starting Over" has a great beat and is Lennon at his adult best. He's in-love and on top of the world. This song is brimming with past, present and future, in another words: Yoko Ono. "Kiss Kiss Kiss" is a Yoko we had not heard before. The beat is avant-garde but danceable and erotic. This song was a preview of what was to become cutting edge during the next decade. "Cleanup Time" is an autobiographical piece. Both "Double Fantasy" and "Milk and Honey" had these day to day what's happening between John and Yoko interplays. What's really interesting here is the dialogue between John and Yoko. Both LP's are brutally honest and passionate, warts and all. "Give Me Something" shoots back at Lennon's preceeding song. Then comes the sad "I'm Losing You" with his usual wit and sarcasm. "I'm Moving On" is Yoko again shooting back in this unfolding love - hate dialogue. This song has the bite of a great white. "Beautiful Boy" is Lennon at his most tender. I always thought the intro warm and inviting: with the ocean surf breaking into the three lighthearted chimes (one for each of them) as an almost Oriental mood takes hold. "Watching The Wheels" is vintage Lennon. This one and "Nobody Told Me" (from "Milk and Honey") were the two songs that took me back to the early wit and insight of Beatle Lennon. "Yes, I'm You're Angel" is Yoko being so unOno with this coy school girl singsong song. It works. But what a departure from her early LP's. "Woman" is Lennon's masterpiece here. It will grow and age well with time. "Beautiful Boys" and "Dear Yoko" are my two least favorite songs on the LP. "Every Man Has A Woman" is Yoko's other great song on this LP. This one jets into the New Wave of the 80's. I instantly liked this one. "Hard Times Are Over" is ironic, to say the least, when you think of what happened. "Walking On Thin Ice" takes its rightful place on this re-release. It has a relevance and history all by itself. This song remains one of Yoko's Masterpieces. The walk through Central Park is a lovely stroll with John, Yoko & friends. I purchased the LP before 12-08-80. It's so sad when you think of all the symphonies he might have writ.... I never tire of seeing the black and white LP photo of John and Yoko kissing. While on the back cover are these two political stoics standing solid and dignified on a street corner in New York City. The contrast between the front cover jacket and the back cover always caught my attention. Lovers and artists caught on camera for all of history.

When John Lennon's second son Sean Taro Ono Lennon was born on John 35th birthday on October 9,1975,John,at least temporarily,retired from making music to raise Sean and spend time with Sean's mother Yoko Ono. Sean was 4,nearly 5 years old when John returned to the studio to record this album,which would be his last,while alive. This album was a joint project for John and Yoko(Yoko wrote and recorded some tracks by herself). November 1980 saw the release of this album with its first Top 20 single JUST LIKE STARTING OVER,which later appeared on the posthumously released THE JOHN LENNON COLLECTION. KISS KISS KISS is one of Yoko's compositions. Also that appeared on TJLC are another Top 20 hit WOMAN,another Top 20 hit WATCHING THE WHEELS,I'M LOSING YOU,BEAUTIFUL BOY(DARLING BOY),an ode to Sean and DEAR YOKO. This album is one of the first released on the newly christened Geffen label,a subsidiary of Warner Bros. All the other songs are good. This album even won an Album of the Year Grammy(1981) in early 1982. A few weeks after the release of this album,40-year-old John Lennon was shot and killed by an insane fan who hours earlier requested and received an autograph from the entertainer. I dedicate this album to the memory of John(October 9,1940-December 8,1980).