A-Side: All Those Years Ago
B-Side: Writing’s On The Wall
Record label: Dark Horse Records K-17807
Producer: George Harrison & Ray Cooper
Released: 22/05/81
Purchased: 1981
Disregarding who made this record, as a piece of music competing with all the other releases it wouldn’t get far. A rambling effort which does little to please your ears. In fact it’s a downright insult to them.
BUT, because it was made by the three remaining Beatles about their former colleague John Lennon, it’s a different kettle of fish.
It’s the Beatles reunion record! It’s a tribute to John’s memory! Because of this Beatles fans and curious people alike will rush out and add this to their collection, thus running up huge sales.
I’d have thought George Harrison could have come up with something much much better, even though the lyrics are quite touching in places, revealing how George always admired John.
Now, before I get off my soapbox I’d like to say this to George, Paul and Ringo; I believe you all went into the studio at different times to record your part separately. Don’t you thin kas a tribute, John would have preferred you to go in together? (Record Mirror, 23/05/81)
This is why they should have never reformed. George Harrison’s sincerity may not be open to doubt but the results are very sad indeed. Embarrassing even. (NME, 31/05/81)
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