John Lennon’s son, Sean, recently shared the meaning behind his father’s solo album Mind Games. The album, released during a challenging time for John Lennon and Yoko Ono, reflected the struggles they faced, including media and FBI pressure and their complicated relationship. John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s first meeting was explored as well.
A new box set curated by Sean sheds light on what the couple endured. While some fans view Mind Games as a breakup record due to Lennon’s 18-month separation from Ono, known as his “Lost Weekend,” Sean sees it differently. He points to the album’s cover art, which depicts Lennon as a small figure and Ono as a towering mountain in the distance.
Sean interprets this as a self-portrait, saying, “His entire life and art were infused with his relationship with my mom.” According to him, the album is filled with love songs for Ono, reflecting Lennon’s deep love and devotion. “He always had his heart set on her. They had a legendary love, and this album is infused with that love. You can hear it,” Sean explained in an interview with People.
Recently, a Swiss court ruled that a lost Patek Philippe watch, gifted to Lennon by Ono for his 40th birthday, belongs to Yoko. Shortly after receiving the watch, Lennon released Double Fantasy in November 1980. The album, featuring a cover of the couple kissing and four songs dedicated to Ono, was their last collaboration before Lennon’s tragic death.
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