Written for Thursday Inspiration #287 –
“Help Me Make It Through The Night”.
Here’s my 2¢ worth.
The song “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night” by John Lennon was inspired by a phrase overheard on late-night television, specifically from a sermon by the evangelist Reverend Ike. Lennon, known for channel surfing late at night, heard the phrase “it doesn’t matter, it’s whatever gets you through the night” and was immediately drawn to it. He jotted it down, and it became the foundation for the song, which was later recorded with the help of Elton John.
This is “Whatever Gets You Through The Night” by John Lennon & Elton John
Big thanks Jim Adams for this inspiration. Thanks to you all for stopping by for a look and a listen.
That’s all she wrote. See you on the flip side. 😎
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Perfect choice for the prompt Nancy and it was great to hear this song again.
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Thanks, Jim. It was my first thought; I like this song.
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Not exactly a favourite of mine but it all right, it’s all right!
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That’s alright, dear Keith. It went with the theme.
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Such a unrecognized Classic! Love this song, memories so strong..
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That’s the beauty of music …. each song hold a different memory for us!
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without it the would be very bleak..
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world 🌎 i meant..
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👍🏼
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For sure!
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Oh, what a classic song and classic photo of John and Elton … maybe this song by Hunters and Collectors suits, sung by, Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder …
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Just wonderful, dear Ivor! Thank you! 🥰
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Always my pleasure, Nancy 🎶😍🌏
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LoL in their Yn and Yan glasses!
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They sure had it going on!
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Yes, this song is alright with me Nancy
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It sure is, Glyn!
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I know George is your fave, Nancy, Beatle wise,…but John was mine,…so thank-you , …Alexa!!!. 💫😉🎶🎶💫
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I’m happy I hit the spot for you, Penn! Enjoy the music!
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