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December 7, 2000

Julian Lennon Issues Statement About Father

On 20th anniversary of John Lennon's murder, son Julian discusses their relationship
February 26, 1999

Julian Lennon Learns to Smile

The Other Lennon Son Speaks About his New Album
February 25, 1999

The Other Son

Julian Lennon returns to music with "Photograph Smile" -- and a vengeance

Recordings and Reviews

Valotte

Yes, he sounds and often thinks like his father. That's probably what accounts for Julian Lennon's label push and radio exposure. What's ironic is that Valotte, the debut album of a familiar sort of singer/songwriter, is exciting and irritating in just the ways debut records used to be – back...

2009 RS: 3of 5 Stars

Photograph Smile

1998

Help Yourself

1991

Mr. Jordan

1989

The Secret Value Of Daydreaming

1986

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Biography

To be commended for daring even to whisper after the echo of his formidable father, Julian settles for clean but modest stuff -- high-end MOR. More a record maker than a songwriter, he assembles crack studio vets (Michael Brecker, Barry Beckett, Ralph MacDonald) and, through the almost clinical packaging of their playing, turns out compositions that vaguely resemble backing tracks to Steely Dan so...

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