Jim Sturgess - Revolution Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Revolution'?

   'Revolution' was originally written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was performed by the Beatles and released in multiple versions in 1968.

2. What inspired John Lennon to write 'Revolution'?

   John Lennon was inspired to write 'Revolution' by the political protests and social upheavals occurring in early 1968. Specifically, events like the Vietnam War protests, the March 1968 protests in Poland, and the campus uprisings of May 1968 in France influenced his songwriting.

3. How many versions of 'Revolution' were recorded by the Beatles in 1968?

   Three versions of 'Revolution' were recorded by the Beatles in 1968: 'Revolution 1', a slow, bluesy arrangement on the White Album; 'Revolution 9', an abstract sound collage also on the White Album; and a faster, hard rock version released as the B-side of 'Hey Jude'.

4. Who performed the version of 'Revolution' on the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack?

   Jim Sturgess performed the version of 'Revolution' on the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack. The album features 34 Beatles compositions and includes performances by other lead cast members such as Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson, and Bono.

5. What does the line 'But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao' imply?

   The line 'But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao' implies that aligning oneself with radical figures or extreme ideologies, like Mao Zedong, may alienate others and hinder broader support for social change. John Lennon later regretted including this line.

6. How did the critics initially react to the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack?

   The initial reaction to the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack was mixed. Some critics, like Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic, felt it made listeners crave the original Beatles recordings, while others praised it for offering fresh perspectives on classic songs.