Every time I listen to his music I dont even think about his father (even though he is awesome) I think about sean, and I dont compare him or his half bro to their dad. I think about and appreciate him and his half bro as artists, R.I.P. john lennon, live on sean and julian.
The music on Friendly Fire is so interesting. You have to listen to it several times. It grows on you after the first few times and after the next 20 times you grow to worship it. Phenomenal work Sean. I also love the music you wrote for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead.
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Sean, you and your mother have been enjoying billions of dollars that john earned. Now Sean, better you should continue enjoying those money, you dont have to sing. your mother used to destroy john's concerts by screaming like a wolf. you are a not a wolf, but for your father's sake you must stop singing. if your father could hear your songs, he would feel so bad. he did not sing for 5 years to raise a non-talented kid like you. what a waste of time !!
What the fuck? This was extremely romantic and he put his soul into it, I know it doesn't seem as though he has any soul, he has actually did it this time....
This is beautiful..as is so much of what hes put out..However, I can't stand 'Headlights'. For me it's boring & without soul (my own opinion of course) and much too formulaic...
Have any of you given the thought if John were alive he'd be proud of Sean? He'd be supporting his son? By saying that John is probably turning in his grave, is an insult to the former Beatle himself. Personally, I love Sean (not as much as Dhani Harrison, mind.), but I do love him. I see a lot of his father in him, and am happy that he's creating an album of his own. I don't think he's trying to be in John's shadow. He's an individual artist so please, let him be. You have to admit you'd
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It wouldn't be so bad if this was just a bad song with a bad video, but what we have here is worse. I son who is blatantly ripping off his father's style and appearance. John was original , this is what made him great. Not to mention that his music amazing. Sean isn't even alright.
Its funny sometimes how people venerate a musician then attack their children who end up (big suprise) following in their parent's footsteps. Sean has deffinately come to his own style and originality. The fact that people see him being the son of his father is unfortunate. They are missing out on a true artist.
Wow! He looks alot like his father! As for his voice, it sounds like an untrained version of his father's voice. Maybe with some voice lessons...? His music style is like his father's, though.
I agree with you. I just think some minor refining or maybe more experience and he could be really good. Not that he is not good I just think there is room for some improvement. Peace--Jammie
Well, running the risk of being stoned to death by John Lennon/Beatles fans (myself being on)I have to say that I think that Sean has surprassed his father in tallent. I don't ever remember hearing music this good from him/them. The way that Sean's music is put together is pure genious. The entire album is amazing. The only negative thing I can say is that yes, it's a bit nasaly, work with a singing couch would take care of that in a very short time. Just "open up"! LOL!
wow, that's ridiculous. listen to any paul mccartney song and it sounds just like this. not to say this is bad music, but the combination of lennon/mccartney made john's talent way better.
You have no idea what your talking about period. This is horible. It is well produced musically with exactly the type of piano/base combination his father was known for. This almost sounds like inspector Clousou.
Wow, he looks like a chinese version of his dad. I liked this tune quite a bit. You can hear his dads sound in the voice quality. He has very good pitch. Nice song.
You are a knucklehead and need to get your facts straight before you spout off at the "MAN PLEASER"!!!! Sean was FIVE years old when John was murdered.
You are a knucklehead and need to get your facts straight before you spout off at the "MAN PLEASER"!!!! Sean was FIVE years old when John was murdered.
You're talking about Julian Lennon, his son with Cynthia Lennon (John's first wife). Sean was the son he became devoted to after realizing how bad of a father he was with Julian.
I still find it errie(sp?)that both of his sons sound so much like him....Are they both trying to channel John?? On another note--I think I like Jules better.
Hey, neither kid has to work for a living. This is about creativity. I think they are both creative, and talented. Sure they have the right contacts, and maybe even the right genes. Art is art. I like it.
i love sean. yes he has a completely different sound than his dad but why would he want to sound exactly like him? any way i bet he can barely remember john. he was really little when his dad was murdered. i think people who listen to him hoping to be reminded of john are dumb. he's his own artist trying to get HIS work out there. not his dad's.
Not too bad. I thought his first release was far too nasil. this is a bit better. Julian is far better though. He is still around (I am on his mailing list) and keeps talking about a possible new release. His last, Photograph Smile, was incredible.
You are correct. This song was created around Beatles sound. I can`t say I don`t like it but notice the similarities in the sound. Jules made his own music then pretty much went away.
We are all blessed to have been a part of a time when we witnessed the beauty of 2 people so very much in love who were doing what they felt was right, in the way they only knew how...in peace. Sooo...in the name of peace and love, let's love another and be a little less critical of one another. God bless all who view here. Peace!
We don't know if Yoko actually pushed his style, etc. upon him but even if she influenced him, I'm sure she did it with love in her heart and imagine...a woman lost her husband and a boy lost his father.
As I've said in the past......Julian is a much better singer. I feel sorry for Sean. Bet Yoko pushed the kid into the business and styled him up to imitate his daddy. Look at his hair cut, round glasses, song style, harmonies and music choice! He really does need better control of his voice and definately needs to find his OWN style.
I believe John would have been proud of both of his sons - regardless of what kind of singer they were. I was a die hard Beatles fan and I HATED Yoko for what I perceived was the woman who broke up he Beatles - but she and John had a son and that son obviously has the talent needed to make it on his own. His voice is beautiful and this ballad shows off his talent. I for one applaud Julian for stamping his own particular brand on this world's music.
OOPS! I said Julian rather than Sean. I KNOW Julian is John and Cynthia's son and Sean is John and Yoko's son - i just had a momenary brain fart. Sorry!
The first time I was introduced to Sean Lennon's music I was told it was unreleased John Lennon music and I honestly believed it. I was very surprised to find out it was his son's work and I was pleasantly surprised with his work, but it seems that instead of finding his own niche in the music world, he just sort of took up where John left off. It's good music, but it's too similar to John's work to ever get Sean out of his father's enormous shadow.
It really sounds like you're talking about Julian Lennon. I don't mean to offend, but I can't believe anyone could confuse Sean & John's voices. I really can't.
I don't know if the supposed simmilarities to John Lennon's style is responsible for Sean's music not selling more than it does, but I wouldn't have him change his music for anything in the world. It's beautiful. That's all that matters to me.
Anybody who believes that Sean's music isn't as good a John's is merely expressing an uneducated opinion, which is unfair and exhibits ignorance. Most of the negative criticism is based upon the history and myth of the Beatles layered throughout more than 40 years. Nobody can counter that, regardless of how good he really is. Close your eyes and listen with your heart as well as your ears. Apply John's dedication to love and understanding. Failing that, you are unqualified, as is your opinion.
everyone of you who puts this video down should be ashamed to follow john lennon you seem to forget everything he stood for, peace, love, understanding, i'm not going to say anything mean because that would just be rude i just wish some of you people would do the same
Sean, you should write em. Julian you should sing em...No offense Sean. Great song, fresh to the ears especially with what people conceive to be "Music" these days. Hang out with your bro sometime, and make some music we can all love, just like we all loved and still admire your Dad.
Can people stop comparing him with his Dad? I think we all know that he looks like his father, don't most of us? But Sean is his own person, and I'm sure he doesn't appreciate the constant comparison between him and John.
The song is pretty good. I mean, considering he's the son of John Lennon and hung out with Michael Jackson as a kid, I knew not to expect that level of greatness, but this track is fine. Problem is his voice. He's just not that good a singer. Otherwise, it's a fine song. Maybe a little generic, but well-arranged and everything
I believe his son will create his own legend.
donkeyhero 9 months ago
Every time I listen to his music I dont even think about his father (even though he is awesome) I think about sean, and I dont compare him or his half bro to their dad. I think about and appreciate him and his half bro as artists, R.I.P. john lennon, live on sean and julian.
111theflash 10 months ago
Who is she?
marushkaSR 1 year ago
The music on Friendly Fire is so interesting. You have to listen to it several times. It grows on you after the first few times and after the next 20 times you grow to worship it. Phenomenal work Sean. I also love the music you wrote for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead.
ninthdark 1 year ago 6
That was my old horse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
crazydawg97 2 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded
anadthebarbarian 2 years ago 4
Reminds me a little of Rufus Wainwright. He'd probably do a decent cover of Lennon's song if he chose to.
I think Sean is very talented.
unclemeat2u 2 years ago 2
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I wanted to like this, I didn't know Sean Lennon sang. But sadly he sounds terrible, very nasally, wouldn't buy his album.
As to the comments about his father, of course he'd be proud of him, that's his son!
novielle34 2 years ago
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Sean, you and your mother have been enjoying billions of dollars that john earned. Now Sean, better you should continue enjoying those money, you dont have to sing. your mother used to destroy john's concerts by screaming like a wolf. you are a not a wolf, but for your father's sake you must stop singing. if your father could hear your songs, he would feel so bad. he did not sing for 5 years to raise a non-talented kid like you. what a waste of time !!
cinemapagol 2 years ago
@cinemapagol - don't speak if you don't know about avant-garde, pop-cultured person.
Iamlemonow37 1 year ago
hes great!
xconsumedbylovex 2 years ago
the girl he sings about...looks like a zombie
scanm502 2 years ago 4
i love this song. even if he does sound like his father.
is that a bad thing? i think not.
katelan167 3 years ago 2
"stay away, I'm not myself"
spongebobnik 3 years ago 2
What the fuck? This was extremely romantic and he put his soul into it, I know it doesn't seem as though he has any soul, he has actually did it this time....
Keep up the good work.
tyla140 4 years ago 2
This is beautiful..as is so much of what hes put out..However, I can't stand 'Headlights'. For me it's boring & without soul (my own opinion of course) and much too formulaic...
Hegstuffing 4 years ago
I like it a lot. (Does remind me of his dad, but that's a good thing!) Good job Sean, you have your own art form.
diamond520girl 4 years ago 2
Have any of you given the thought if John were alive he'd be proud of Sean? He'd be supporting his son? By saying that John is probably turning in his grave, is an insult to the former Beatle himself. Personally, I love Sean (not as much as Dhani Harrison, mind.), but I do love him. I see a lot of his father in him, and am happy that he's creating an album of his own. I don't think he's trying to be in John's shadow. He's an individual artist so please, let him be. You have to admit you'd
NoCheesePleaseMister 4 years ago 11
probably like him if you didn't know he was John's son. Respect him as an artist, I know I do.
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It wouldn't be so bad if this was just a bad song with a bad video, but what we have here is worse. I son who is blatantly ripping off his father's style and appearance. John was original , this is what made him great. Not to mention that his music amazing. Sean isn't even alright.
jcschrock 4 years ago
ripping off his fathers style and appearance?
i understand the style part of it, but he cannot change his face.
El21P 4 years ago
absolutly right.. and its not ripping off its called influence.
many many bands were influinced by john lennon and the beatles.
harobikeguy1989 3 years ago 2
Its funny sometimes how people venerate a musician then attack their children who end up (big suprise) following in their parent's footsteps. Sean has deffinately come to his own style and originality. The fact that people see him being the son of his father is unfortunate. They are missing out on a true artist.
ninthdark 3 years ago 2
Self absorbed - little market appeal...there is a better way
bhdreaming 4 years ago
sounds like rufus wainwright without the voice
billboericke 4 years ago
of all the songs i have ever heard this was certainly one of them
VideoGraphicsInc 4 years ago
He sounds very nasily.
ashelee00 4 years ago
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julian has the bulk of the sperm talent you wimp buttocks
c1h2e3s4t5e6r 4 years ago
its not the greatest.. but he will always be compared to john. and that will never allow him to be great like his dad.
jw445 4 years ago
i don't understand it but it makes me want to hear the rest of it. which i guess is the point.
PeterNevins 4 years ago
musta got all his talent from YOKO'S side of the family
palmcoasthoward 4 years ago
pretty song
Prico2004 4 years ago
I like the song and the video is really artistic. It trips me out and how much he looks so much like his dad.
yayaviola 4 years ago
he sounds to much like his mother. There will never be another John Lennon............Peace Teri
mscarolinadarlin 4 years ago
Wow! He looks alot like his father! As for his voice, it sounds like an untrained version of his father's voice. Maybe with some voice lessons...? His music style is like his father's, though.
AylaWinterbear 4 years ago
I agree with you. I just think some minor refining or maybe more experience and he could be really good. Not that he is not good I just think there is room for some improvement. Peace--Jammie
JadedIllusions27 4 years ago
Some of the comments on this video are absolutely ridiculous.
Nonetheless, love this video and love Sean!
rainbowsandwar 4 years ago
Wow, his singing is nasely and just bad. I mean... this is an insult to his last name really.
I blame Yoko for this...
DarkJedi202 4 years ago
I think he needed to get something that was troubling him out.I dig the song!He has some pretty complicated chords in this song.I'm impressed!
azurebean 4 years ago
the parts at 1:20 and at 3:06 are really cool. his singing leaves something to be desired though.
zeecezzy 4 years ago
This is really bad. Hate to be so critical but the boy cannot sing. ;( Sorry John.
dodadoda8 4 years ago
OK.
639lincoln 4 years ago
Forget the fact its John Lennon's kid.the music is very well written.he has a nice voice,a bit nasally yes but it's his sound.I liked it alot.
scanm502 4 years ago 2
john had such a better voice like it wasnt as nasaly
ibanezjc23 4 years ago
that sucks
emuemuemu 4 years ago
Well, running the risk of being stoned to death by John Lennon/Beatles fans (myself being on)I have to say that I think that Sean has surprassed his father in tallent. I don't ever remember hearing music this good from him/them. The way that Sean's music is put together is pure genious. The entire album is amazing. The only negative thing I can say is that yes, it's a bit nasaly, work with a singing couch would take care of that in a very short time. Just "open up"! LOL!
Trala52 4 years ago
wow, that's ridiculous. listen to any paul mccartney song and it sounds just like this. not to say this is bad music, but the combination of lennon/mccartney made john's talent way better.
ckafantaris 4 years ago
You have no idea what your talking about period. This is horible. It is well produced musically with exactly the type of piano/base combination his father was known for. This almost sounds like inspector Clousou.
meltorme6 4 years ago
very good.
fabrizionewyork 4 years ago
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john would be ashamed.
boston229 4 years ago
He's definetely not his father though.
boston229 4 years ago
It's a little scary to see how much he looks like his parents and how much he sounds like his dad...
AEgrl2216 4 years ago
he sounds like he's mumbling
boston229 4 years ago
Wow, he looks like a chinese version of his dad. I liked this tune quite a bit. You can hear his dads sound in the voice quality. He has very good pitch. Nice song.
Moosic40 4 years ago
John Lennon had little to do with Sean Lennon. Kind of abandoned him. They connected again right before John was shot.
astua 4 years ago
You are a knucklehead and need to get your facts straight before you spout off at the "MAN PLEASER"!!!! Sean was FIVE years old when John was murdered.
bosngod 4 years ago
You are a knucklehead and need to get your facts straight before you spout off at the "MAN PLEASER"!!!! Sean was FIVE years old when John was murdered.
bosngod 4 years ago
You're talking about Julian Lennon, his son with Cynthia Lennon (John's first wife). Sean was the son he became devoted to after realizing how bad of a father he was with Julian.
AEgrl2216 4 years ago 2
school that fool! lol!! have u ever read the book, The Love You Make....very interesting stuff about john john....about them all!!
carrie7905 4 years ago
I've never read that book! I've get to check that one out...
Have you read The Beatles by John Spitz? That's also a really good bio about them.
AEgrl2216 4 years ago
you're thinking of julian--john stayed home with sean for the first five years of his life and then john died
bandgeek81188 4 years ago
John had little to do with his first son Julian - Sean was his second son and he was much closer to Sean
anbirn 4 years ago
i dig it, sounds kind of radioheadesque to me in some parts.
TheSullenWallflower 4 years ago 2
ughh hate the voise could not even stand it till the end
Movieboy1313 4 years ago
can't see this being a top 40 song too artsie fartsie, his mom must have given her 2 cents worth to recreate a 60's LSD trip she had with John.
rorluk 4 years ago
I still find it errie(sp?)that both of his sons sound so much like him....Are they both trying to channel John?? On another note--I think I like Jules better.
trickiwoo4u 4 years ago
You have a voice worth working on.
Block1955 4 years ago
that must have been one of his nightmares
CourtandSpark1 4 years ago
Weird voice,weird video...
but i like it!
JR1070 4 years ago
As much as I dislike Yoko, I must say I enjoy Sean's music more than Julian.
superbubblez07 4 years ago
Hey, neither kid has to work for a living. This is about creativity. I think they are both creative, and talented. Sure they have the right contacts, and maybe even the right genes. Art is art. I like it.
tommalor 4 years ago
i love sean. yes he has a completely different sound than his dad but why would he want to sound exactly like him? any way i bet he can barely remember john. he was really little when his dad was murdered. i think people who listen to him hoping to be reminded of john are dumb. he's his own artist trying to get HIS work out there. not his dad's.
thejaberwock09 4 years ago
He isn't his father's son, talent wise. Julian gor ALL of that and looks too. Just goes to show, money can't buy everything.
cbm0609 4 years ago
Not too bad. I thought his first release was far too nasil. this is a bit better. Julian is far better though. He is still around (I am on his mailing list) and keeps talking about a possible new release. His last, Photograph Smile, was incredible.
BigRalphN 4 years ago
You are correct. This song was created around Beatles sound. I can`t say I don`t like it but notice the similarities in the sound. Jules made his own music then pretty much went away.
oldphoque 4 years ago
John and Yoko's kid, eh? I can't wait to see Rosie O'Donnell conceive Justin Timberlake's kid.
pujols37105 4 years ago
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tyla140 4 years ago
You gotta love Sean! Beautiful song!
peace and love!
peaceandlove107 4 years ago
Thank you, Shadow... and Peace to you as well!
GroovyGranny 4 years ago
the best way for Sean to prove himself would be to have used a different name.
maybe Yoda,excuse me Yoko gets a cut of Seans revenue,since she has depleated all of John's music.
darkcloud1962 4 years ago
yeah,sorry dude.I kind of over reacted there.ur,right everybody is entitled to their own opinion.but still ur a deuch.
bloodycape 4 years ago
We are all blessed to have been a part of a time when we witnessed the beauty of 2 people so very much in love who were doing what they felt was right, in the way they only knew how...in peace. Sooo...in the name of peace and love, let's love another and be a little less critical of one another. God bless all who view here. Peace!
GroovyGranny 4 years ago
We don't know if Yoko actually pushed his style, etc. upon him but even if she influenced him, I'm sure she did it with love in her heart and imagine...a woman lost her husband and a boy lost his father.
GroovyGranny 4 years ago
God bless him! He's been given a talent, a gift, and if we love it or not, he is sharing it with us.
GroovyGranny 4 years ago
As I've said in the past......Julian is a much better singer. I feel sorry for Sean. Bet Yoko pushed the kid into the business and styled him up to imitate his daddy. Look at his hair cut, round glasses, song style, harmonies and music choice! He really does need better control of his voice and definately needs to find his OWN style.
geenerwee 4 years ago
Scary!! looks like a cross between his father and Harry potter... His voice is odd, reminds me of a small child
pubichare 4 years ago
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you're a fucking deuch!
bloodycape 4 years ago
yea..everyones entitled to their own opinion!!
John Lennon is my personal Hero, inspiration and God!!!!! He would be disheartened but not shocked to see so many people comparing his son's.
They are diverse styles in many ways, and both good!
Peace!!!
~Black Eyeliner Tears~
Oplexicon 4 years ago
I totally agree with u
bloodycape 4 years ago
I believe John would have been proud of both of his sons - regardless of what kind of singer they were. I was a die hard Beatles fan and I HATED Yoko for what I perceived was the woman who broke up he Beatles - but she and John had a son and that son obviously has the talent needed to make it on his own. His voice is beautiful and this ballad shows off his talent. I for one applaud Julian for stamping his own particular brand on this world's music.
pamrojo 4 years ago
OOPS! I said Julian rather than Sean. I KNOW Julian is John and Cynthia's son and Sean is John and Yoko's son - i just had a momenary brain fart. Sorry!
pamrojo 4 years ago
The first time I was introduced to Sean Lennon's music I was told it was unreleased John Lennon music and I honestly believed it. I was very surprised to find out it was his son's work and I was pleasantly surprised with his work, but it seems that instead of finding his own niche in the music world, he just sort of took up where John left off. It's good music, but it's too similar to John's work to ever get Sean out of his father's enormous shadow.
Hurtzy45 4 years ago
It really sounds like you're talking about Julian Lennon. I don't mean to offend, but I can't believe anyone could confuse Sean & John's voices. I really can't.
I don't know if the supposed simmilarities to John Lennon's style is responsible for Sean's music not selling more than it does, but I wouldn't have him change his music for anything in the world. It's beautiful. That's all that matters to me.
Androclez 4 years ago
Anybody who believes that Sean's music isn't as good a John's is merely expressing an uneducated opinion, which is unfair and exhibits ignorance. Most of the negative criticism is based upon the history and myth of the Beatles layered throughout more than 40 years. Nobody can counter that, regardless of how good he really is. Close your eyes and listen with your heart as well as your ears. Apply John's dedication to love and understanding. Failing that, you are unqualified, as is your opinion.
colfaks 4 years ago
don't compare him to his dad. hes pretty good.
nomad05 4 years ago
who is that dumb to think hp is singing.and the son of john has the right to sing like his father if he wants so screw you with that
maryjane010605 4 years ago
everyone of you who puts this video down should be ashamed to follow john lennon you seem to forget everything he stood for, peace, love, understanding, i'm not going to say anything mean because that would just be rude i just wish some of you people would do the same
ozzyfan0210 4 years ago 2
Painfully, hauntingly, beautiful. Thank you Sean.
angelflyn2low 4 years ago
Sean, you should write em. Julian you should sing em...No offense Sean. Great song, fresh to the ears especially with what people conceive to be "Music" these days. Hang out with your bro sometime, and make some music we can all love, just like we all loved and still admire your Dad.
kakattack83 4 years ago
stop the hate, seriously people. I dont see you assholes singing or playing any instruments.
georgekush 4 years ago
if john lennon held his nostrils shut while singing this is what he would sound like. But I do like the musicianship.
sometimesoonfan 4 years ago
Nope, this kid looks and sounds just like his mother, weird YoKo. Julian Lennon looks and sounds like John.
bunjietech 4 years ago
argh...
nocabmij 4 years ago
argh...
nocabmij 4 years ago
average song, produced to sound like the Beatles, weak vocal - just not there.
Kabobit2 4 years ago
Can people stop comparing him with his Dad? I think we all know that he looks like his father, don't most of us? But Sean is his own person, and I'm sure he doesn't appreciate the constant comparison between him and John.
I think he's a great musician, and singer.
ketsuhayame 4 years ago 2
Than they should not produce music that has so many Beatle-esque qualities. He is asking for it.
dunskie 4 years ago
The song is pretty good. I mean, considering he's the son of John Lennon and hung out with Michael Jackson as a kid, I knew not to expect that level of greatness, but this track is fine. Problem is his voice. He's just not that good a singer. Otherwise, it's a fine song. Maybe a little generic, but well-arranged and everything
deepvoodoo 4 years ago 2
Damn....he looks like his Dad. I like the song, too.
joethebourbonman 4 years ago 2