‘O’Oh’ is a peace anthem from Yoko, except this time a little bit more laidback and with a solid R&B groove. It takes place on the 4th of July in New York City, with the lyrics describing a scene of complete harmony and joy, and then in the chorus Yoko tells us how she never thought any of this was possible in times of war and unrest. It’s a beautiful message, and is made all the more international by the fact that Yoko is singing about July 4 but was not born in America, she’s of course Japanese. She’s using July 4th as an example of a holiday filled with peace, not a celebration of one nation, but of freedom.
But the production and remix is what really makes this special. Usually backed by either screeching guitars, new wave synths or relentless club beats, it’s so refreshing to hear Yoko in a different setting. You can almost see her in a little jazz bar, quietly grooving to this in the corner while the small band plays around her. She’s a chameleon.
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