| "John L" | ||||
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| Single by Black Midi | ||||
| from the album Cavalcade | ||||
| B-side | "Despair" | |||
| Released | 23 March 2021 | |||
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| Length | 5:14 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Geordie Greep, Cameron Picton, Morgan Simpson, Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin | |||
| Producer(s) | Marta Salogni | |||
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| "John L" on YouTube | ||||
"John L" is a song by English rock band Black Midi, released in 2021 as the lead single from their second studio album, Cavalcade. The song describes the story of a powerful leader, the titular John L, who is eventually betrayed and killed by his followers. It was released on March 23, with the B-side Despair and a music video directed by Nina McNeely. A 12-inch release for the single was made available for pre-order on the same day and released on April 9.[4] The song is one of few on Cavalcade to have writing credits for guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, written before his departure from the band but recorded after.
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