(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon
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Our life together Is so precious together We have grown, we have grown Although our love is still special Let's take a chance and fly away Somewhere alone It's been too long since we took the time No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly But when I see you darling It's like we both are falling in love again It'll be just like starting over Starting over Everyday we used to make it love Why can't we be making love nice and easy It's time to spread our wings and fly Don't let another day go by my love It'll be just like starting over Starting over Why don't we take off alone Take a trip somewhere far, far away We'll be together all alone again Like we used to in the early days Well, well, well darling It's been too long since we took the time No-one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly But when I see you darling It's like we both are falling in love again It'll be just like starting over Starting over Our life together Is so precious together We have grown, we have grown Although our love still is special Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere (Over and over and over) Starting over (over and over and over) (And over and over and over) (Over and over and over) (And over and over and over)
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Song Creation and Release"(Just Like) Starting Over" is a song written and performed by John Lennon, a member of the world-famous British band, "The Beatles". The track was officially released on 24th October 1980.
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Album InclusionThe song is the opening track on John Lennon's final studio album, "Double Fantasy", which was a collaboration with his wife Yoko Ono.
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About The SongThe song represents Lennon's wish to break free from the expectations of his past, and his ambition to embark on a new journey with Yoko.
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Chart PerformanceFollowing the tragic death of John Lennon, "(Just Like) Starting Over" rose to the top of the charts, reaching number one position on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song’s LengthThe song runs for a total of 3 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Critical RecptionCritics praised Lennon's refreshing, upbeat song style which contrasted with much of his earlier solo work.
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Recording Information"(Just Like) Starting Over" was recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City during the summer of 1980.
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Unique Song TitleInitially, the song was simply titled "Starting Over". The phrase "Just Like" was added at the last minute because Lennon felt it added an extra touch of nostalgia.
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Musical StyleThe musical style of the song is a conscious attempt by Lennon to reflect the rock and roll music of the 1950s. This echoes Lennon's own musical roots.
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Tribute to LennonAfter Lennon's death, "(Just Like) Starting Over" has often been played in remembrance of him, symbolizing his tragic loss and his vision of new beginnings which were sadly cut short. It's also the last single Lennon released in his lifetime.
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