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Why by Yoko Ono

TRACK

Yoko Ono

Why

Release date: 11th December 1970

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"Why" is a track by Yoko Ono, from the album Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band (Deluxe Edition), released 11th December 1970. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

Lyrics

Why

[Spoken: John Lennon]

Hey! Hey!

[Yoko Ono]

Why?

[Outro: John Lennon]

Were you getting that?

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Track details

From Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band (Deluxe Edition)

1970
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Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band (Deluxe Edition)
Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band (Deluxe Edition)
Yoko Ono
11th December 1970
Release year
1970
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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer
Yoko Ono
Producer
John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Engineer
Andy Stevens, Eddie Veal, John Leckie, Phil McDonald
Bass
Klaus Voormann
Drums
Ringo Starr
Guitar
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