JAMES SCOTT COOK
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NEW YORK, Oct 10, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Julian Lennon was in NYC recently recording with James Scott Cook, a new artist partner of Julian Lennon's new company 'theRevolution'.
Initially, Julian was scheduled to sing a few background vocals on one of James' songs titled 'LUCY', but during the recording, and with the news of Lucy Vodden's passing fresh on everyone's minds, Julian suggested that the track be released as a digital charity single, in honor of the memory of Lucy, with proceeds being donated to charities that support research for a cure for Lupus, in Lucy Vodden's name. (Lucy Vodden, is a childhood friend of Julian who inspired Julian to draw a picture of her, that later inspired his father John Lennon, to pen the song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.) Once agreed upon, the producer, Todd Meagher, suggested that the song become more of a duet, which seemed more fitting under the circumstances.
Both Julian and James Scott Cook have records scheduled for release early next year.
James Scott Cook stated "I am honored to be a part of a song that might help people remember Lucy Vodden, bring some attention to Lupus and hopefully add a chapter to the unique story of inspiration that Lucy came to represent. Not to mention working with Julian Lennon was awesome." Julian's new company 'theRevolution' is a partnership with Michael Birch, founder and former CEO of Bebo, that "is focusing on turning the MUSIC business into the MUSICIANS' business." The company assists artists in setting up their own music companies and then invests in those companies. - CNBC
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Julian Lennon was in NYC recently recording
with James Scott Cook, a new artist partner of Julian Lennon's new company
'theRevolution'.
Initially, Julian was scheduled to sing a few background vocals on one of
James' songs titled 'LUCY', but during the recording, and with the news of
Lucy Vodden's passing fresh on everyone's minds, Julian suggested that the
track be released as a digital charity single, in honor of the memory of Lucy,
with proceeds being donated to charities that support research for a cure for
Lupus, in Lucy Vodden's name. (Lucy Vodden, is a childhood friend of Julian
who inspired Julian to draw a picture of her, that later inspired his father
John Lennon, to pen the song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.)
Once agreed upon, the producer, Todd Meagher, suggested that the song become
more of a duet, which seemed more fitting under the circumstances.
Both Julian and James Scott Cook have records scheduled for release early next
year.
James Scott Cook stated "I am honored to be a part of a song that might help
people remember Lucy Vodden, bring some attention to Lupus and hopefully add a
chapter to the unique story of inspiration that Lucy came to represent. Not to
mention working with Julian Lennon was awesome."
Julian's new company 'theRevolution' is a partnership with Michael Birch,
founder and former CEO of Bebo, that "is focusing on turning the MUSIC
business into the MUSICIANS' business." The company assists artists in setting
up their own music companies and then invests in those companies.
- REUTERS
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LUCY EP by JAMES SCOTT COOK & JULIAN LENNON
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James Scott Cook was recording a pop song he had written called "Lucy" when Julian Lennon learned of Vodden's death. The song became a duet for charity, incorporating new lyrics by Lennon "to make it more suitable for the purpose."
Lennon says he was "3 or 4" when he showed his father his crayon drawing of his friend and described it as "Lucy in the sky with diamonds." John used the phrase as the basis for the psychedelic hit that appeared on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
He lost track of Vodden but reconnected after learning she had lupus. "She created millions with her name. The least I could do was try to support her and make sure she was comfortable."
The single is Lennon's first release in a decade, and next summer he'll follow with an album, Everything Changes,and a tour. The album "is about life, momentum, about what we have to deal with on an everyday basis," says Lennon, who lives in Italy but plans to spend more time in New York to work on his label.
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