Tue, 21-Oct-2025

John Lennon subtle “cry for help” in Beatles song

John Lennon

In his post-Beatles years, John Lennon addressed his well-known difficulties with maternal abandonment. He wrote his subdued appeal for assistance, “I’ll Cry Instead,” in 1964. The song was created for the soundtrack of the Beatles’ debut motion picture, A Hard Day’s Night. John Lennon was set to be a little different from his early childhood. … Read more