Mind Games (song)
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- This article is about a John Lennon song. For other uses, see Mind Games (disambiguation).
"Mind Games" | ||
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Single by John Lennon | ||
from the album Mind Games | ||
Released | 1973 | |
Format | 7" vinyl | |
Recorded | 1973 | |
Genre | Rock/Pop | |
Writer(s) | John Lennon | |
Producer(s) | John Lennon | |
Chart positions | ||
John Lennon singles chronology | ||
"Woman is the Nigger of the World" (1972) |
"Mind Games" (1973) |
"Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" (1974) |
The title track from the album of the same name, this eloquent song evoked lingering hippie sentiments mixed with the evolving mysticism of the early 1970s. Although it did not involve producer Phil Spector, it nonetheless revealed what Lennon had learned from working with him.
In 2006 it was covered by German rock /pop group MIA. as part of the project Make Some Noise to support amnesty international.