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One of John Lennon’s most deeply personal songs, “In My Life” initially took shape in the form of an
imaginary bus trip through Liverpool. Challenged by the eminent journalist Kenneth Allsop as to why his books revealed more
about him than his songs, Lennon set out to narrate a journey from his childhood home in Menlove Avenue to the city centre. The journey idea didn’t quite work but the general theme formed the basis of “In My Life”,
with Lennon looking back fondly on places, people and times now gone before assuring his love that he is of course happiest
in the present, by her side. The instrumental break midway through the song was filled by producer George Martin, who played
it at half speed on an electric piano to make it sound like a harpsichord. Paul McCartney has always disputed his own role
in the song’s creation, claiming he wrote the music and Lennon merely the lyrics. Whatever the truth, the band were
delighted with the end result and both Lennon and Paul McCartney considered it one of The Beatles’ best songs –
as do the many who have heard this song.
In My Life
(Lennon/McCartney)
There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone
and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends
I still can recall
Some are dead
and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
there is no one compares
with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never
lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I
love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often
stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
© 1965 Northern Songs. All Rights Reserved.
International Copyright Secured.
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composer: Lennon and McCartney
lead singer: John and Paul
George Martin on piano
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Crosby Stills and Nash recorded this song in 1994 and the recording can be found on their album After The Storm, Stephen Stills takes the lead vocal with the incredible harmonies of all three voices blend to the background, a truly stunning
cover version of this song. Crosby Stills and Nash also do a stunning version of Lennon/McCartney's song Blackbird, which
can be found on Disc.1 of the CSN four CD box set
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