Not A Second Time
The story behind the song
"Not A Second Time" was written by John Lennon, who at the time was aiming to capture the sophisticated sound of artists like Smokey Robinson. The song, featured on the album With the Beatles, showcases Lennon's vocals as it draws to a close, with a musical analysis noting its "Aeolian cadence"—a term Lennon himself found exotic. It's a song that evokes a sense of thoughtful reflection, perhaps on a past regret or a definitive decision.
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Not A Second Time
by The Beatles
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