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📰 John Comes Together/Faces - Article : Sep. 1972

  • Writer: Faces
    Faces
  • Sep 16, 1972
  • 2 min read

A lively Melody Maker review celebrating John Lennon’s powerful return to the stage, praising his fiery performance, emotional delivery, and the raw energy of his set with the Plastic Ono Band.


John Lennon comes together — and how! The ex-Beatle delivers a blistering, passionate live show.


Melody Maker

Date: September 16, 1972

Length: 5 min read


📰 Key Highlights

• Enthusiastic review of John Lennon’s live performance

• Praise for his intense guitar playing, vocals, and stage presence

• References to Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band’s raw, high-energy style

• Highlights emotional tracks including “Sisters, O Sisters” and “Mother”

• Captures the excitement around Lennon’s return to live work in 1972


📰 Overview

Published on September 16, 1972, this Melody Maker feature reviews a recent John Lennon concert, portraying it as a triumphant and passionate display of rock ‘n’ roll power from one of music’s greatest figures.


📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: Melody Maker

Date: September 16, 1972

Format: Concert review / Feature

Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker magazine page.


📰 The Story

The article describes John Lennon’s dynamic stage performance, noting how he threw himself into the music with fierce intensity. It highlights both the aggressive rock numbers and more personal, emotional moments, painting a picture of an artist fully reinvigorated and connecting deeply with his audience.


📰 Visual Archive

Large, dynamic black-and-white photo of John Lennon on stage, intensely playing guitar and singing, with bold headline text and surrounding columns of review and gig listings.


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📰 Closing Notes

This September 1972 Melody Maker review captures John Lennon at a raw, passionate moment in his solo career — proving that even after the Beatles, he remained one of rock’s most electrifying live performers.



📝 Copyright Notice

All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.


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