Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out)
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"Nobody Loves You" is a song written by John Lennon
released on his 1974 album Walls and Bridges
. The song is included on the 1986 compilation Menlove Ave.
, the 1990 boxset Lennon
, the 1998 box set John Lennon Anthology
. the 2005 two disc compilation, Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon, and the 2010 boxset Gimme Some Truth
.
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
released on his 1974 album Walls and Bridges
Walls and Bridges
Walls and Bridges is the fifth album by John Lennon; it was issued on 26 September 1974 in the United States and on 4 October in the United Kingdom. Written, recorded and released during his 18-month separation from Yoko Ono , the album captures Lennon in the midst of The Lost Weekend...
. The song is included on the 1986 compilation Menlove Ave.
Menlove Ave.
Menlove Ave. is a 1986 album by English rock musician John Lennon. It is the second posthumous release of Lennon's music, having been recorded during the sessions from his albums, Walls and Bridges and Rock 'n' Roll...
, the 1990 boxset Lennon
Lennon (album)
Lennon is a four CD box set featuring many of John Lennon's solo songs and was released in 1990.Compiled by the foremost authority on The Beatles, Mark Lewisohn, Lennon emcompasses generous samples from his single-only releases, and his albums from Live Peace In Toronto 1969 to Menlove Ave.Lennon,...
, the 1998 box set John Lennon Anthology
John Lennon Anthology
John Lennon Anthology is a box set of home demos, alternative studio outtakes and other unreleased material recorded by John Lennon over the course of his solo career from "Give Peace a Chance" in 1969 up until the 1980 sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey.The anthology was divided by its...
. the 2005 two disc compilation, Working Class Hero: The Definitive Lennon, and the 2010 boxset Gimme Some Truth
Gimme Some Truth (album)
Gimme Some Truth is a box set containing four themed discs of remastered John Lennon songs. The themes of the albums include "Working Class Hero", John’s socio-political songs; "Woman", John’s love songs; "Borrowed Time", John’s songs about life and "Roots", John's rock 'n' roll roots and...
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Personnel
The musicians who performed on the original recording were as follows:- John LennonJohn LennonJohn Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
– vocals, acoustic guitar - Jesse Ed DavisJesse Ed DavisJesse Edwin Davis was an American guitarist. He was well regarded as a session artist. His death in 1988 is attributed to a drug overdose.-Biography:...
- electric guitar - Klaus VoormannKlaus VoormannKlaus Voormann is a German Grammy Award-winning artist, noted musician, and record producer. He designed artwork for many bands including The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Wet Wet Wet and Turbonegro. His most notable work as a producer was his work with the band Trio, including their worldwide hit "Da Da...
- bass - Arthur JenkinsArthur Jenkins (percussionist)Arthur Eugene Jenkins, Jr. was an American keyboardist, composer, arranger and percussionist who worked with many popular music icons such as John Lennon, Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley and Chaka Khan....
- percussion - Jim KeltnerJim KeltnerJames Lee "Jim" Keltner is an American drummer known primarily for his session work. He has contributed to the work of many well-known artists...
- drums - Bobby KeysBobby KeysBobby Keys is an American saxophone player, and has performed with other musicians as a member of one of the notable horn sections of the 1970s. He appears on albums by The Rolling Stones, The Who, Harry Nilsson, Delaney Bramlett, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Eric Clapton and Joe...
, Steve Madaio, Howard Johnson, Ron Aprea, Frank Vicari - horns