‘Dear Prudence’ by Spencer Lambeth-Angell

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‘Dear Prudence’ is a song by the Beatles released in 1968 on their double album, ‘The Beatles’also know as the ‘White Album’. It was written by John Lennon in Rishikesh during the groups visit to India. It was inspired by Mia Farrows sister, Prudence Farrow who became so obsessive about meditating while practicing with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, that she would not leave her room. Her designated partners on the meditation course were John Lennon and George Harrison who attempted to coax Prudence out of her seclusion which led to Lennon writing the song. Its lyrics are simple and innocent and celebrate the beauty of nature.

Super painting Spencer, excellent narrative 👌

I Like the painting and the backstory.

Very creative and great story Spencer.

Did not know that about the song Spencer. A strong mediating effect you have captured in this watercolour .

I think you have submitted a really beautiful painting, Spencer, and your explanation was interesting to read.

Posted by Carol . on Mon 17 Jun 17:28:51

How fascinating. A super result Spencer.

Thank you so much for your kind words Lewis, Roger, John, Carol and Carole.

Lovely meditation posture and captured well for the song 'Dear Prudence', never heard the song but during those days when the Beatles were in India!

I like this latest one in the Beatles series.

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Angela and Valerie.

Beautiful painting Spencer, really good design.

I like it. John Lennon wrote some beautiful lyrics.

A lovely story and painting Spencer explaining how the song came about.

Many thanks for your great comments George, Ellen, Val and Cheryl. Much appreciated!

Beautifully painted, Spencer and interesting story! (I'm only familiar with the early Beatles songs)

Thank you so much Anne. I never knew there were so many songs by the Beatles until I began researching about their music. Like you, there were many songs I had never heard or attributed to the Beatles as a group or as individuals.

A great painting Spencer. Never heard of the song but you have captured that strong, meditation state really well.

Thank you so much for your great comment David. I really do appreciate it.

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17/06/2024
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Another Beatles inspired song. My watercolour painting shows Prudence Farrow in one of her obsessive transcendental meditative states in which she would stay secluded in her room for hours. See above for further details and how the song was written.

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Spencer Lambeth-Angell

I only took up painting during the lockdown so a lot of my work is experimental trying to find out what techniques work well for me. Decades ago I trained as a Primary School teacher with art and design as one of my subjects but textiles was my main area of work. I enjoy painting and drawing but am…

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