Oh Yoko

John Lennon

About Oh Yoko

"Oh Yoko!" is a 1971 song written and performed by John Lennon,. It was first released on his album Imagine, and was later included in the greatest hits compilation Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon. The song was written about his wife Yoko Ono, and features Nicky Hopkins on piano and co-producer Phil Spector on harmony vocal. Lennon plays harmonica for the first time on a solo recording (since the Beatles' "Rocky Raccoon"), and it would also be the last time he used the instrument in a released recording.  


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1999
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In the middle of the night
In the middle of the night, I call your name

Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
My love will turn you on

In the middle of a bath
In the middle of a bath, I call your name

Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
My love will turn you on
My love will turn you on

In the middle of a shave
In the middle of a shave, I call your name

Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
My love will turn you on

In the middle of a dream
In the middle of a dream, I call your name

Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
My love will turn you on
My love will turn you on, right

In the middle of a cloud
In the middle of a cloud, I call your name

Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
My love will turn you on
Oh Yoko, oh Yoko
Oh Yoko, oh Yoko

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John Lennon

John Ono Lennon MBE, born John Winston Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder, and member of the Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Lennon left the Beatles at the end of the sixties soon after meeting Yoko Ono. He formed the Plastic Ono Band and continued a succesful solo career recording until 1975, when his second child Sean Lennon was born. In 1980, with the release of the LP "Double Fantasy," Lennon was once more in the publice eye. Lennon passed away after being shot b… more »

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10 facts about this song

Creation
The song "Oh Yoko!" was written and composed by John Lennon as an ode to his wife, the artist Yoko Ono.
Album Release
This track was first seen on John Lennon's 1971 album 'Imagine'.
Music Style
The song reflects John Lennon's unique vocal style and exhibits elements of folk-pop music along with harmonica arrangements which make it distinct.
Song Title
The title 'Oh Yoko!' is a recurrent chorus in the song, a loving call-out to Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono.
Popular Appeal
"Oh Yoko!" gained high popularity and is considered one of John Lennon's most adored songs.
Film Appearance
The song played during the final scene of the popular 1985 film 'Rushmore', further leading to its recognition.
Music Video
No official music video was made for this song, but the official John Lennon YouTube channel released a lyric video in 2018.
Live Performances
Although John Lennon performed widely, there are no official records of him performing "Oh Yoko!" live.
Remastered Version
In 2010, a remastered version of the album 'Imagine' was released and it includes this track.
Use in Advertisements
"Oh Yoko!" has been used in soundtracks for several commercials due to its upbeat and catchy tune.

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