Saturday 20 July 1974 | Record Plant, New York City
On 20 July 1974, John Lennon recorded the backing tracks for two songs at Record Plant in New York City: Steel And Glass and Old Dirt Road. Both tracks were destined for his Walls And Bridges album. The session was self-produced by Lennon, and both songs were completed on 22 August 1974.
Session Details
| Date | Saturday 20 July 1974 |
| Studio | Record Plant, New York City |
| Producer | John Lennon |
| Tracks recorded (backing) | Steel And Glass; Old Dirt Road |
| Completed | 22 August 1974 |
| Album | Walls And Bridges (released 26 September 1974) |
About the Songs
Steel And Glass is a sharp, acerbic track widely interpreted as a character attack on Lennon's former manager Allen Klein, whose relationship with Lennon had soured badly by 1974. Its tone mirrors that of How Do You Sleep? from the Imagine album, though its target was different.
Old Dirt Road is a more reflective, bluesy piece co-written by Lennon and Harry Nilsson during the pair's infamous Lost Weekend period in Los Angeles. It stands as one of the more understated tracks on Walls And Bridges.
Walls And Bridges
Walls And Bridges was recorded during the summer of 1974 and released on 26 September 1974. It was Lennon's fifth solo studio album and his last to be released during his lifetime that consisted entirely of new material. The album reached number one in the United States and produced the US number one single Whatever Gets You Thru the Night, on which Elton John guested ā leading to Lennon's famous last live performance at Madison Square Garden in November 1974.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What album are Steel And Glass and Old Dirt Road on?
Both Steel And Glass and Old Dirt Road appear on John Lennon's Walls And Bridges album, released on 26 September 1974. Their backing tracks were recorded at Record Plant in New York City on 20 July 1974, with both songs completed on 22 August 1974.
Who is Steel And Glass about?
Steel And Glass is widely interpreted as a character attack on Allen Klein, John Lennon's former manager, whose relationship with Lennon had deteriorated badly by 1974.
Who co-wrote Old Dirt Road?
Old Dirt Road was co-written by John Lennon and Harry Nilsson during their time together in Los Angeles during the Lost Weekend period.
When was Walls And Bridges released?
Walls And Bridges was released on 26 September 1974. It reached number one in the United States and produced the US number one single Whatever Gets You Thru the Night, featuring Elton John.
Who produced Walls And Bridges?
Walls And Bridges was self-produced by John Lennon.
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