Love ft Phil Spector & The Lettermen

"Love" is one of Lennon's most beautiful songs, included on the Plastic Ono Band album in 1970. The production on the album is just Lennon (vocals, guitar) and Phil Spector (piano). The track was recorded 'live', which also adds to the dramatic feel. Only vocals were double tracked, which - I think - was a mistake.The piano starts very low in the LP mix, and is faded out at the end. Did Spector feel insecure about his pinao playing (he appeared so according to his remarks on the session tapes). The piano was more prominent on the single remix, but this record is a true rarity (the BDJ scouts can't find it anywhere....).Perhaps Spector kept it a bit too simple, although the song certainy should be recorded straight from the heart. Hence, we combined two - unused - takes, one with piano and strummed guitar, and the other with an arpeggioed guitar. Added backing from the Lettermen cover, and there you have it: Love Reborn !