Episode 116: John Lennon's Jukebox with Matt Williamson

To celebrate the recently-passed 7 th anniversary of the first episode of Glass Onion way back when, we welcome Matt Williamson of the 'Pop Goes The 60s' you tube channel to discuss an intriguing and entertaining documentary from 2004. From the long-running UK arts and culture programme 'The South Bank Show', which had earlier brought us 'The Making of Sgt Pepper', comes an exploration of John Lennon's influences and musical loves by way of the portable jukebox he apparently brought on tour with him in 1965 and 1966, having loaded it with 40 of his favourite choons. Matt and Antony also touch on the argument and fine line between inspiration and plagiarism, and the differences between 'black' and 'white' voices and music, both of which the documentary explores in a fairly gentle way. We also assess how John's own music stacks up against some of his idols, a lot of whose songs he covered Enjoy! Feedback to glassonionpod@yahoo.com Support the show at OR Facebook page Twitter handle Matt's 'Pop Goes The 60s' channel Antony's website (music, podcasts, blog, life coaching) Antony's 'Life And Life Only' podcast (on Psychology and Alternative media) episode links The documentary, the jukebox and the songs Money- Barrett Strong vs The Beatles Rock And Roll Music- Chuck Berry vs The Beatles Green Onions vs 12-Bar Original (no competition) John Lennon's isolated vocal on 'Twist And Shout' Lennon rocks out (Be-Bop-a-Lula/Slippin' and Slidin') List of hit songs written by Lieber and Stoller This May Be The Last Time- The Staple Singers Led Zeppelin plagiarism (oh dear) Betty Everett knocks it out the park! John & Paul reunite?! War Games by The Lovin' Spoonful (Rev 9 vibes) It Might Get Loud (great rock doc)

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This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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