The Cheat Sheet

John Lennon’s ‘Woman’ Is About His View of Success

Nobody knew how to add lyrical layers to a classic rock song quite like The Beatles. John Lennon’s “Woman” isn’t just about women, it’s also about John’s view of success. Audiences in the United ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind John Lennon’s First Posthumous Single “Woman”

Fans around the world were reeling in the weeks following the death of John Lennon in December 1980. When they heard his first posthumous single, they quickly remembered all over again what a loss ...
The Cheat Sheet

Celine Dion’s Cover of a John Lennon Song Was a Bigger Hit Than the Original

Classic rock is so pervasive that it influenced artists who don’t make rock music in any way, shape, or form. John Lennon’s songs generally weren’t as sentimental as Celine Dion’s. However, one of ...