"Only People" is a song written by John Lennon released on his 1973 album Mind Games.
The song is included on the 2010 album, Gimme Some Truth. "Only People" revolves around Lennon's and Ono's personal philosophy. Lennon said that it failed as a song, saying that in an interview with Playboy, "It was a good lick, but I couldn't get the words to make sense."
Personnel The musicians who performed on the original recording were:Booklet accompanying Mind Games reissue (Capitol Records, 2024). John Lennon – lead vocals, electric guitar, Clavinet, handclaps David Spinozza – electric guitar Ken Ascher – piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano Michael Brecker – saxophone Gordon Edwards – bass guitar Jim Keltner – drums, cowbell Something Different (Christine Wiltshire, Jocelyn Brown, Kathy Mull, Angel Coakley) – backing vocals
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