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.

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Julian Lennon Honors Lucy in the Sky

Now almost 30 years after his father’s death, Julian Lennon is considering co-writing with his father again. This time father John Lennon will be providing the lyrics and son Julian the tune. Julian had purchased John’s handwritten lyrics from an auction at Sotheby’s a decade ago.

Statue of the Beatles John Lennon

Recently Julian said, “I don’t believe the lyrics have been used anywhere,” he explained. “If the time was right, if it felt right, then I would consider looking at the lyrics and maybe trying to work with them and write something. But obviously only in honour of Dad. I guess in some respect it would be like coming home.”

John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics read, “Little girl I’ve come to stay/And this time I just have to say/ I love you/If she turns you down and you’re rejected/Try again the best you can/Call to see her when you’re least expected/Tell her now she’ll understand.”

John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics are on display in Liverpool’s Beatles Story Museum as part of an exhibition put on by Julian and his mother Cynthia who was Lennon’s first wife. The exhibition tells the emotional and intimate personal story of the life of the Lennon family. It gives a unique and emotive insight into life with John Lennon that only Cynthia and Julian can give.

Throughout the exhibition Julian and Cynthia recollect their memories, experiences and emotions of their lives with John. The story is brought to you through personal interviews, family photos and the Lennon’s’ unseen collection of memorabilia.

The exhibition is called “White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon Exhibit”. Julian explains the origin of the name, “One thing Dad said to me should he pass away, if there was any way of letting me know he was going to be ok the message would come to me in the form of a white feather. Then something happened to me about ten years ago when I was on tour in Australia. I was presented with a white feather by an Aboriginal tribal elder, which definitely took my breath away. One thing for sure is that the white feather always represented peace to me.”

White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon Exhibit will be on display at Liverpool’s Pier Head in the Beatles Story Museum until December 31st 2009.

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