John, Paul, & George's solo albums are too often overlooked by people who have bought into the idea that they never really did anything worth listening to after leaving The Beatles. This is unfortunate because they really did record a number of great albums on their own (or with new bands like Wings.)
Five such great solo albums are highlighted in this article. While none of them are as good as The Beatles best work, I don't think that should ignore them.
John Lennon - Imagine (1971) - This is Lennon's most well known solo album as it includes his most well known solo song (the title track, of course.) But it includes quite a few other great songs as well and it's definitely the most "Beatles-esque" post Beatles album by Lennon which makes it a great introduction to Lennon's solo career for Beatles fans. That being said, I think Plastic Ono Band is his best solo album.
John Lennon - Walls & Bridges (1974) - This is a really underrated album. I really enjoy listening to it all the way through. My favorite track on the album is #11, "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out.)" It's a true classic in my opinion.
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (1970) - This one was a huge revelation as showed what a prolific songwriter George was He had a lot of songs built up from his time with The Beatles that he wasn't able to get onto Beatles albums thus this triple album came into being (the 3rd LP being instrumental jams.) Unfortunately he never came close to matching this album the rest of his career, in my opinion.
Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run (1973) - This was Paul doing his "perfect album" thing (in the Sgt. Pepper / Abbey Road vein) and he does it very well. Of course it's not as good as those legendary Beatles albums, but it's still really really good. The title song is brilliant. But there's a lot of other really good stuff on the album too including "Let Me Roll It" which is a real classic.
The Fireman - Rushes (1998) - This is Paul working with Youth under the name "The Fireman." It's an experimental electronic ambient album that you are either going to think is really interesting (like I do) or a complete snooze fest (this sort of cerebral music is definitely not for everyone.) But what it does show beyond a shadow of a doubt is that Paul McCartney is not the simple pop balladeer that so many uninformed people try to make him out to be.
Please note that these are just five of the best solo albums by John, Paul, & George. I am not saying that these are the best five, just five of the best. There are a lot of other solo albums by the former Fab Four that you should also check out.
Five such great solo albums are highlighted in this article. While none of them are as good as The Beatles best work, I don't think that should ignore them.
John Lennon - Imagine (1971) - This is Lennon's most well known solo album as it includes his most well known solo song (the title track, of course.) But it includes quite a few other great songs as well and it's definitely the most "Beatles-esque" post Beatles album by Lennon which makes it a great introduction to Lennon's solo career for Beatles fans. That being said, I think Plastic Ono Band is his best solo album.
John Lennon - Walls & Bridges (1974) - This is a really underrated album. I really enjoy listening to it all the way through. My favorite track on the album is #11, "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out.)" It's a true classic in my opinion.
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (1970) - This one was a huge revelation as showed what a prolific songwriter George was He had a lot of songs built up from his time with The Beatles that he wasn't able to get onto Beatles albums thus this triple album came into being (the 3rd LP being instrumental jams.) Unfortunately he never came close to matching this album the rest of his career, in my opinion.
Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run (1973) - This was Paul doing his "perfect album" thing (in the Sgt. Pepper / Abbey Road vein) and he does it very well. Of course it's not as good as those legendary Beatles albums, but it's still really really good. The title song is brilliant. But there's a lot of other really good stuff on the album too including "Let Me Roll It" which is a real classic.
The Fireman - Rushes (1998) - This is Paul working with Youth under the name "The Fireman." It's an experimental electronic ambient album that you are either going to think is really interesting (like I do) or a complete snooze fest (this sort of cerebral music is definitely not for everyone.) But what it does show beyond a shadow of a doubt is that Paul McCartney is not the simple pop balladeer that so many uninformed people try to make him out to be.
Please note that these are just five of the best solo albums by John, Paul, & George. I am not saying that these are the best five, just five of the best. There are a lot of other solo albums by the former Fab Four that you should also check out.
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George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney are all great artists both individually and as a part of The Beatles.
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