No, this is not a Paul song. It was written by Julian & some of his songwriting buddies. Julian is very talented in his own right. Why do people have a hard time believing that? He is John Lennon's son after all. You should check out some of Julian's more recent work like his album "Photograph Smile".
John wasn't a very good father to Julian. I think Julian was angry that John walked out on him and didn't pay the slightest bit of attention to him. I know the feeling of having an inattentive father.
The problem is that no one wanted to see Julian, they wanted to see John. Julian has his own sound and style, yes he looks a LOT like his father and sounds similar, but Julian had his own ideas and his own sound. I think this song was about John, it was released as my own dad was dying of cancer. I buried my pain in his music. Julian could have been very popular, if everyone had stopped comparing him to John. Goddess knows we can't have a son more popular than his father who had an icon status.
After John was muefered, it was like Julian was his reincarnation. The similarity to his Dad was startling and comforting all at the same time. I think that's why he was embraced so hard in the beginning. We wanted John back and we got him in Julian.
Julian...all I can say is that you kept me from losing my mind. I was going through some really BAD stuff and I listened to this album for weeks. What a voice, what a talent, and what a heart. Keep singing please, and I'll keep buying your records. I have every one to date ^_^
I was 19 when this came out!Good music is ageless!I have the cassette!!Thanks for sharing the video!In Argentina, we could listen but not see all the videos of our favourite singers or bands...
I forgot how goregous this song is! I always thought Julian was the real deal. And as I recall, he received a lot of critical acclaim for that album. But I guess that still wasn't enough to escape his father's enormous shadow.
He *IS* the real deal. I'm really looking forward to his new album due out this spring. The 3 songs (early mixes) I've heard on his MySpace page are awesome.
Yes, I must agree..this is better than anything the old man came out with. But where beith the son today almost 25 years later? John had this ego that was too much. I don't feel that from Julian. Also to all who want to compare him to John. Julian may have a similar voice after all they were father and son. But Julian has his own talent probably much to the chargrin of Yoko. Julian stands on his own..John couldn't do anything without Yoko..he was weak. This song is a gem..
He is about to release his 6th album, sometime this spring, watch for it ~ listen to 3 of the new songs on his Myspace page, if you think this is good :-)
Yep, yoko was historically the biggest monkey-wrench to musical history between John,the beatles, & Julian... Most of all this kid had a great talent!Yoko should be washing dishes in a dump-diner! & for that reason John should`ve had his head examined.. Peace
The thing is, this song is better than anything his father ever recorded. I can't say the same about the majority of Julian's work, but this song is a masterpiece.
You think this was leftover from John and Julian recorded it? If you knew anything about how badly Yoko has always treated Julian, you would also know that there is no way in hell Yoko would allow Julian to record one note of his father's works. People all over the world are dying to hear Julian record his father's best solo and Beatles songs as a tribute album, but Yoko is a greedy bitch! John's legacy to Julian is how he failed Julian as a father ... a legacy that lives on through Yoko!
You can think it if you want, but he did write it himself. Quote from Jules, "The actual place (Valotte) is an old chateau in the middle of France & it was kind of a place in the middle of nowhere, no distractions, so it was a good place to work & the actual chateau was a beautiful place so it was very inspiring out there & it was the kind of dream house you might want to live in you know, so that's what started off the whole song."...sitting on the doorstep of the house I can't afford......
Yeah! I remember listening to this when I was a kid. If you didnt know better you would think its John! The apple didnt fall too far from the tree did it?
Wow love this song, I was 12 also when this came out, and yes time really does go by fast, all we can do is try to live each day to the fullest, and thank God we wake up each morning to a new day every day we have is a another day to help make a difference no matter how great or small.
It's been so long since I heard this song, then yesterday for some reason it just popped into my head! When I first heard it in 1984, when it came out, I loved it and it gave me goosebumps - and it still does to this day! Very talented guy. Beautiful!!!
Gorgeous song. It slips from my mind often, but then it will pop up on the radio and I think "God, how can I have ever forgotten how much I love that song?"
Mind blowing, isn't it? Freak someone out who has never heard Valotte, but has heard the Beatles and John Lennon -- "nonchalantly" play a Beatles tune, then a Lennon tune, and then slip in this song. "Is this Lennon?" ... and you can say yes without lying. Yoko is such a mean and greedy bitch ... she won't let Julian record his own father's songs. Why not?! I'd love to hear it!
Why should he re-record his dad's songs whether Yoko let's him or not? Julian is a wonderful singer/songwriter in his own right & has many wonderful songs of his own. For those who miss John, you'd think that with Jules being his son, you'd all appreciate hearing *NEW* music from the Lennon family. His music has really matured over the years too. You can see his musical maturity grow with each album. "Photograph Smile" is awesome (1998/1999) & his new CD, from what I've heard of it, will be too.
i forgot to say i head it at the dollar store and could not get it out of my head. i am old enough to have heard this a few times as a youth. great song....perfect!
ok. i just spent 36 hours furiosly searching master john lennon's hits and searched google up and down, called relatives, etc. i finally can sleep. i found the singer, as i suspected. julian lennon. sorry, john lennon fans, but the son exceeded the dad with this song. i hear traces of this song and heard dad's voice in this song. this is certifiably one of the best songs in my opinion on earth. i am armenian from the line of gomidas (socially--his student taught my mom) and i will buy this CD !
I thought it was John too when i first heard it. I can remember where I was working at the time because thats where I first heard it, back in the early 80's.
You just don't know what's in a persons head and heart or how into all of this Julian was. He could have had the wind sucked out of his sails after seeing what happened to his dad.
it is a paul song ?
wvitorchong 3 years ago
No, this is not a Paul song. It was written by Julian & some of his songwriting buddies. Julian is very talented in his own right. Why do people have a hard time believing that? He is John Lennon's son after all. You should check out some of Julian's more recent work like his album "Photograph Smile".
JulianFan55 3 years ago
its a paul song ?
wvitorchong 3 years ago
I do wish he'd had a shot at the music business without an icon for a father. Really makes it harder for him, not easier.
But my real wish for him is to find true love & be happy with her the remaining days of his life. Peace, Julian.
ACStuRat 3 years ago 4
John wasn't a very good father to Julian. I think Julian was angry that John walked out on him and didn't pay the slightest bit of attention to him. I know the feeling of having an inattentive father.
CelesteK 3 years ago
Julian Lennon is so cute. I always thought so. Even when I was younger.
LovesMike33 3 years ago 2
The problem is that no one wanted to see Julian, they wanted to see John. Julian has his own sound and style, yes he looks a LOT like his father and sounds similar, but Julian had his own ideas and his own sound. I think this song was about John, it was released as my own dad was dying of cancer. I buried my pain in his music. Julian could have been very popular, if everyone had stopped comparing him to John. Goddess knows we can't have a son more popular than his father who had an icon status.
PaganKitty1 3 years ago
After John was muefered, it was like Julian was his reincarnation. The similarity to his Dad was startling and comforting all at the same time. I think that's why he was embraced so hard in the beginning. We wanted John back and we got him in Julian.
2degucitas 3 years ago
Sitting on a pebble by the river...?? That must hurt. I try to avoid sitting in tiny rocks
zekethefreak61 3 years ago
i have not seen this in over 20 yrs, looks just like john and ron (my own private joke)old ron that is, well, young ron....
phillygirl06 3 years ago
Lovely vid...Luiscmck8Os2!!
DejaVuSu 3 years ago
That beauty and "too late for goodbyes" is the only i know about him.former Billy Joel' great albums producer Phil Ramone appeared with beard.
x1360 3 years ago
My favorite by him...so beautiful.
ann6079 3 years ago
Yes..so pretty!
thanks for sending Dear Sister!! Love you!!
DejaVuSu 3 years ago
Julian...all I can say is that you kept me from losing my mind. I was going through some really BAD stuff and I listened to this album for weeks. What a voice, what a talent, and what a heart. Keep singing please, and I'll keep buying your records. I have every one to date ^_^
PaganKitty1 3 years ago
Mr. Lennon, Please check out my version of your song? I respect your work very much sir.
I sang this with NO studio tricks.
staying true to your release.
thanks,
RDK
aking1765 3 years ago
I was 19 when this came out!Good music is ageless!I have the cassette!!Thanks for sharing the video!In Argentina, we could listen but not see all the videos of our favourite singers or bands...
nbcross 3 years ago
i was 12 when this came out, DAMN lol
tyedyeguy35 3 years ago
I forgot how goregous this song is! I always thought Julian was the real deal. And as I recall, he received a lot of critical acclaim for that album. But I guess that still wasn't enough to escape his father's enormous shadow.
tljkcmo 3 years ago
He *IS* the real deal. I'm really looking forward to his new album due out this spring. The 3 songs (early mixes) I've heard on his MySpace page are awesome.
JulianFan55 3 years ago
Yes, I must agree..this is better than anything the old man came out with. But where beith the son today almost 25 years later? John had this ego that was too much. I don't feel that from Julian. Also to all who want to compare him to John. Julian may have a similar voice after all they were father and son. But Julian has his own talent probably much to the chargrin of Yoko. Julian stands on his own..John couldn't do anything without Yoko..he was weak. This song is a gem..
BLONDEAGUA 3 years ago
He is about to release his 6th album, sometime this spring, watch for it ~ listen to 3 of the new songs on his Myspace page, if you think this is good :-)
juliannisaakfan 3 years ago 2
Definitely easier on the eyes than his dad. Just had to say that...lol!
jelmo67 3 years ago
Yep, yoko was historically the biggest monkey-wrench to musical history between John,the beatles, & Julian... Most of all this kid had a great talent!Yoko should be washing dishes in a dump-diner! & for that reason John should`ve had his head examined.. Peace
mkzone 3 years ago 2
You know that Julian isn't Yoko's son, do you?
Raptormon132 3 years ago
Do you? I was in high school when this came out & knew back then that Julian came from John`s previous marriage! What planet do you hail from?
mkzone 3 years ago
the gutiar solo sounds a lot like robert plant's gutiar player during that time....
sks409 3 years ago
The thing is, this song is better than anything his father ever recorded. I can't say the same about the majority of Julian's work, but this song is a masterpiece.
glv80 3 years ago 2
is this john lennon's alter-ego?
SupremeChickenx 3 years ago
You need a punch in the side of the forhead you moronic piece of garbage
MrSteveUtah 3 years ago
You think this was leftover from John and Julian recorded it? If you knew anything about how badly Yoko has always treated Julian, you would also know that there is no way in hell Yoko would allow Julian to record one note of his father's works. People all over the world are dying to hear Julian record his father's best solo and Beatles songs as a tribute album, but Yoko is a greedy bitch! John's legacy to Julian is how he failed Julian as a father ... a legacy that lives on through Yoko!
Beatpoet7371 3 years ago 4
me encanta esta cancion en verdad
akuma1117 3 years ago
You can think it if you want, but he did write it himself. Quote from Jules, "The actual place (Valotte) is an old chateau in the middle of France & it was kind of a place in the middle of nowhere, no distractions, so it was a good place to work & the actual chateau was a beautiful place so it was very inspiring out there & it was the kind of dream house you might want to live in you know, so that's what started off the whole song."...sitting on the doorstep of the house I can't afford......
juliannisaakfan 3 years ago 2
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I think he stole this song from his father. A leftover song his father wrote before he died. Sounds waaaay to much like his father.
hospitalbedpan1 3 years ago
No! He didn't steal this song from his father "John Lennon", this was written by Julian Lennon, Justin Clayton and Carlton Morales.
Though it does sound like a John Lennon song & Julian's singing voice does sound like his fathers, so you might have a point.
Raptormon132 3 years ago 3
who gives a good rats ass whether he "stole" the damn song ????
which ever one sings it it sounds great!!
stop your damn hatin' and start appreciatin'
inacrowdofmillions 3 years ago
You go,boy!!
mkzone 3 years ago
when you can prove that wake me up ok junior? Please the guy has talent, Sean dont but Julian does so fess up to it already
hop2171 3 years ago 2
GOD BLESS YOU!
lil7lo 3 years ago
THIS MAN IS MUSICAL GENIOUS HEHE
lil7lo 3 years ago
thanks for put this video
i love this song
nahuelelcomiquero 3 years ago
I forgot...who was the music engineer in the booth that was watching and listening so intently?
jjp009 3 years ago
He's got a great voice & writing talent...love this song
Lidowyte 3 years ago 3
yeh
davidroot8 3 years ago 2
great song i agree this could have been sang by john
davidroot8 3 years ago 2
Yeah! I remember listening to this when I was a kid. If you didnt know better you would think its John! The apple didnt fall too far from the tree did it?
891high 3 years ago 3
Wow love this song, I was 12 also when this came out, and yes time really does go by fast, all we can do is try to live each day to the fullest, and thank God we wake up each morning to a new day every day we have is a another day to help make a difference no matter how great or small.
GuruBucksMax 3 years ago 2
i remember this video, i was 12 when it came out. how time goes by, still a great song though
tyedyeguy35 3 years ago 2
First time I heard it, I thought it was John Lennon until a friend of mine told me it was Julian. Great song and I never get sick of hearing it.
medmar76 3 years ago 2
Also meant to add - isn't he the cutest thing ever??? I just love his eyes!! Gorgeous man in every way!
caymyrchi 3 years ago 3
It's been so long since I heard this song, then yesterday for some reason it just popped into my head! When I first heard it in 1984, when it came out, I loved it and it gave me goosebumps - and it still does to this day! Very talented guy. Beautiful!!!
caymyrchi 3 years ago 2
Great song, John´s talent into the veins of Julian.
Cobos20 3 years ago 4
Gorgeous song. It slips from my mind often, but then it will pop up on the radio and I think "God, how can I have ever forgotten how much I love that song?"
DioneN 3 years ago
beutifull song
ever i listen
when i´m in internet
i´m gonna get this song
nahuelelcomiquero 3 years ago
Hes got something to him...not like his dad..but in a good way.
ariiscool3 3 years ago
I got this album for Christmas in 1984! That was a good Christmas. And of course it was vinyl!
Julian is so supperior to Sean Lennon!!
aramanth 3 years ago
I love this song, papas blood is definitely in his veins!
BGCorona777 3 years ago 3
He is Awsome... we have all felt this way , no mattter how manly I am , I still have to admit this song kicks ass.
Fooo Shizzle
goster777 3 years ago
thanks for this video in HD dude, i like this song, for i see you get this video by VH1, a great channel
bye
nahuelelcomiquero 3 years ago
Mind blowing, isn't it? Freak someone out who has never heard Valotte, but has heard the Beatles and John Lennon -- "nonchalantly" play a Beatles tune, then a Lennon tune, and then slip in this song. "Is this Lennon?" ... and you can say yes without lying. Yoko is such a mean and greedy bitch ... she won't let Julian record his own father's songs. Why not?! I'd love to hear it!
Beatpoet7371 3 years ago 3
Why should he re-record his dad's songs whether Yoko let's him or not? Julian is a wonderful singer/songwriter in his own right & has many wonderful songs of his own. For those who miss John, you'd think that with Jules being his son, you'd all appreciate hearing *NEW* music from the Lennon family. His music has really matured over the years too. You can see his musical maturity grow with each album. "Photograph Smile" is awesome (1998/1999) & his new CD, from what I've heard of it, will be too.
JulianFan55 3 years ago
BTW, I heard early mixes for his new CD on Jules' MySpace page, if you don't know about them already. :)
JulianFan55 3 years ago
It's too bad he didn't have as big of a career here in the U.S. This is deffinately a great song indeed
tankster311 3 years ago 2
i forgot to say i head it at the dollar store and could not get it out of my head. i am old enough to have heard this a few times as a youth. great song....perfect!
VANArmenya 3 years ago 2
ok. i just spent 36 hours furiosly searching master john lennon's hits and searched google up and down, called relatives, etc. i finally can sleep. i found the singer, as i suspected. julian lennon. sorry, john lennon fans, but the son exceeded the dad with this song. i hear traces of this song and heard dad's voice in this song. this is certifiably one of the best songs in my opinion on earth. i am armenian from the line of gomidas (socially--his student taught my mom) and i will buy this CD !
VANArmenya 3 years ago
One of the best ballads in the world!!!
dmarquis8 3 years ago
Sounds like his father.
67lyman 3 years ago
JULIAN IS SOOOO HOTT!!!!
teewhy1977 3 years ago
he sings from his heart!!!!!!!!
154535251545678 3 years ago
i think julian is brilliant
154535251545678 3 years ago
I remember begging my Mom to buy me this tape when it came out. Such better music then.
rickett75 3 years ago
Aussi bon que John .
cadebano 3 years ago
sings like his father...
BanOxyCred 3 years ago
I thought it was John too when i first heard it. I can remember where I was working at the time because thats where I first heard it, back in the early 80's.
CesarMill498 3 years ago
You just don't know what's in a persons head and heart or how into all of this Julian was. He could have had the wind sucked out of his sails after seeing what happened to his dad.
chrisgallo99 3 years ago
Beautiful Song!!
Love the Song sooo much!!<3
BeatlesForeverGirl 3 years ago
When this song came out, I thought it was the beginning of another legendary singer/songwriter, but it just wasn't meant to be-
Mp25DIII 3 years ago
so shocking how much he looks and sounds like his dad.
carmen
momathome772003 3 years ago