[audiobook] Starting Over: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy by Ken Sharp in Arts-Photography

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fans read this book!!By dy2002I have read so many Beatle books but this is one that I keep going back to. Its a reference book. diary. studio book and great guide to the later days of 1980. Read it and read it again...and again...and...If you have read any books about J Y in 1980 read this to set the story straight. These people were there.You will never listen to DF or MH the same way again!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book on Double Fantasy hits a home run!!By Jeffrey R. CopelandAs a huge fan. 1980 has always been my favorite Lennon year. He was so happy and the excitement of hearing new Lennon songs for the first time in 6 years. since 1974s Walls and Bridges album made my anticipation reach a fever pitch in late 1980. I still remember all the details of the event like it was yesterday. Having been a very intense Beatle fan for the last 35 years. I have long ago stopped buying most Beatle books because they dont offer much in the way of new information anymore. The Double Fantasy sessions however. was something that never got covered in great detail. until now.Many people have been interviewed for the first time including muscians such as George Small and several engineers involved in the project. Just about every person from the media to fans such as Paul Goresh who spent many days outside the Dakota greeting John as he came and went to the studio are included here. Photographers also include their recollections and rare images of John and Yoko taken during the summer and fall of 1980 are included. The only thing not covered was details of Johns trip to Bermuda where he prepared the demos for the songs that became Double Fantasy and the later unfinished Milk and Honey tracks. Fred Seaman(Lennons former personal assistant)legal troubles with Yoko Ono might have something to do with that.The book is a relatively quick read and I enjoyed it so much. I plan on reading it again as soon as possible. That is something. I rarely ever do. Great book and VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.On a side note. I tried to meet John Lennon during the recording of this album on my 17th birthday on sunday August 17. 1980. I took a bus to NYC and spent the afternoon sitting outside the Dakota building. I did get to meet or see just about every celebrity that lived in the building including Yoko but not John. From arranger Tony Davilios journal included in the book it appeared to be an off day from recording.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An amazing insight for Lennon fans.By David FoxMostly quotes from the session musicians. producer. Lennon. Yoko and others involved. this book tells the tale of an amazing recording. Its easy to read and the insight into the Double Fantasy project is amazing. I never knew that members from Cheap Trick played the original working tracks! It gets better. If you love this album. then read about the process behind the recording. A great book!