Lennon’s version of "Stand By Me" was recorded during his infamous "Lost Weekend" in Los Angeles. It’s a song about needing support during a period when his personal life was in upheaval. By stripping away the vintage hiss and balancing the levels, the 2020 Ultimate Mix highlights the Lennon poured into the microphone, making a 50-year-old recording feel brand new.

The 2020 Ultimate Mix: John Lennon’s "Stand By Me" When John Lennon released his Rock ‘n’ Roll album in 1975, the standout track was undoubtedly his cover of Ben E. King’s For the 2020 Gimme Some Truth collection, this classic underwent a "Ultimate Mix" treatment that fundamentally changed how we hear Lennon’s vocal performance. What Makes the Ultimate Mix Different?

In the original, the acoustic guitars, horns, and heavy percussion often bled into one another. The Ultimate Mix gives each element its own space in the stereo field.