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Onobox

 
Album Review: Onobox
 

  • Artist: Yoko Ono
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: January 28, 1992
  • Total Time: 388:18
  • Type: Compilation (best of), Box set
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Although it inspires countless jokes, the music on the six-disc Onobox is, by and large, quite impressive. In terms of experimental rock & roll, Ono was certainly one of the leaders in the 1970s, creating intense, almost atonal rock that demanded to be accepted on its own terms. Nearly twenty years later, some of the music sounds dated, but much of it sounds remarkably contemporary. Nevertheless, the box is rarely dull and makes a strong case for her musical talents. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
No Bed for Beatle John John Lennon, Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:00)
Mind Holes John Lennon, Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:44)
O'Wind (Body Is the Scar of Your Mind) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:22)
Why Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:30)
Why Not Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (9:55)
Greenfield Morning I Pushed an Empty Baby Carriage All over the City Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:36)
Touch Me Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:23)
Paper Shoes Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:45)
Mind Train John Lennon, Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:56)
Open Your Box Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:31)
Toilet Piece/Unknown John Lennon, Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (:31)
Don't Worry, Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking for Her Hand in the Snow) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:53)
Telephone Piece John Lennon, Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (:30)
Midsummer New York Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:16)
The Path Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:43)
Don't Count the Waves Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:54)
Head Play (Medley of You/Airmale/Fly) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:32)
Is Winter Here to Stay? Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:20)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Yang Yang Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:48)
Death of Samantha Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:06)
What Did I Do Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:50)
Approximately Infinite Universe Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:19)
What a Bastard the World Is Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:36)
Catman (The Rosies Are Coming) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:44)
I Want My Love to Rest Tonight Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:08)
Shiranakatta (I Didn't Know) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:09)
Peter the Dealer Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:58)
I Felt Like Smashing My Face in a Clear Glass Window Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:08)
Winter Song Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:38)
Kite Song Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:09)
Now or Never Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:45)
What a Mess Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:41)
I Have a Woman Inside My Soul Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:05)
Move on Fast Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:42)
Looking over from My Hotel Window Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:29)
Waiting for the Sunrise Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:33)


CD 3

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Growing Pain Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:51)
Yellow Girl (Stand by for Life) Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:16)
Coffin Car Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:31)
Warrior Woman Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:02)
Woman of Salem Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:31)
Run Run Run Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:09)
If Only Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:25)
A Thousand Times Yes Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:02)
Straight Talk Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:58)
Angry Young Woman Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:54)
Potbelly Rocker Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:42)
She Hits Back Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:04)
Men, Men, Men Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:02)
Woman Power Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:37)
It's Been Very Hard Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:57)
Mildred, Mildred Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:57)
Left Turn's the Right Turn Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:11)


CD 4

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Walking on Thin Ice Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (6:02)
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:40)
Give Me Something Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (1:34)
I'm Moving On Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:21)
Yes, I'm Your Angel Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:35)
Beautiful Boys Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:53)
Open Your Soul to Me Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:45)
Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:03)
Hard Times Are Over Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:20)
Don't Be Scared Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:35)
Sleepless Night Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:53)
O'Sanity Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (1:04)
Your Hands Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:13)
Let Me Count the Ways Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:03)
Forgive Me, My Love Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:11)
You're the One Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:35)
There's No Goodbye Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (1:57)
Have You Seen a Horizon Lately Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:01)


CD 5

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
I Don't Know Why Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:19)
Mindweaver Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:22)
Even When You're Far Away Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (5:21)
Nobody Sees Me Like You Do Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:33)
Silver Horse Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:04)
No, No, No Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:46)
Toyboat Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:31)
She Gets Down on Her Knees Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:10)
Extension 33 Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:44)
Never Say Goodbye Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:01)
Spec of Dust Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:31)
My Man Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:00)
It's Alright Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:21)
Let The Tears Dry Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:28)
Dream Love Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:47)
Hell in Paradise Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:40)
I Love You, Earth Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:41)
In Cape Clear Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:55)
Goodbye Sadness Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:50)


CD 6

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
A Story Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:38)
Loneliness Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:33)
Will You Touch Me Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:39)
Dogtown Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:32)
It Happened Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:52)
Tomorrow May Never Come Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:52)
Winter Friend Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:16)
Heartburn Stew Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:09)
Yes, I'm a Witch Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:12)
Yume O Moto Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:46)
O'Oh Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (4:00)
Namyohorengekyo Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (2:41)
We're All Water Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:40)
Joseijoi Banzai Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:35)
Sisters, O Sisters Yoko Ono Yoko Ono (3:46)

Credits

John Tropea (Guitar), Daniel Ponce (Percussion), Delaney & Bonnie (Guitar), Delaney & Bonnie (Percussion), George Harrison (Guitar), Mick Jagger (Guitar), John Lennon (Organ), John Lennon (Guitar), John Lennon (Piano), John Lennon (Producer), Billy Preston (Organ), Earl Slick (Guitar (Rhythm)), Ringo Starr (Drums), Bernie Worrell (Keyboards), Michael Brecker (Saxophone), Ronnie Cuber (Sax (Baritone)), Bill Laswell (Producer), Jeremy Steig (Flute), Tony Williams (Drums), David Friedman (Percussion), David Friedman (Vibraphone), Howard Johnson (Tuba), Howard Johnson (Horn), Seldon Powell (Horn), Don Preston (Moog Synthesizer), Nona Hendryx (Vocals (Background)), Nicky Hopkins (Piano), Nicky Hopkins (Chimes), Jimmy Maelen (Percussion), Keith Moon (Drums), Yoko Ono (Piano), Yoko Ono (Arranger), Yoko Ono (Drums), Yoko Ono (Vocals), Yoko Ono (Voices), Yoko Ono (Claves), Yoko Ono (Producer), Yoko Ono (Main Performer), Yoko Ono (Artwork), Paul Shaffer (Keyboards), Jim Keltner (Percussion), Jim Keltner (Drums), Jim Keltner (Tabla), Phil Spector (Producer), Jim Gordon (Drums), Jim Gordon (Tabla), David Izenzon (Bass), J.D. Parran (Horn), Aynsley Dunbar (Drums), Gordon Grody (Vocals (Background)), Sneaky Pete Kleinow (Pedal Steel), Carlos Alomar (Vocals (Background)), Kenny Ascher (Piano), Kenny Ascher (Keyboards), Badal Roy (Tabla), Ed Blackwell (Drums), Ed Blackwell (Engineer), Michael Barbiero (Engineer), Jeff Bova (Keyboards), Randy Brecker (Trumpet), Stan Bronstein (Clarinet), Stan Bronstein (Flute), Stan Bronstein (Saxophone), Don Brooks (Harmonica), Pete Cannarozzi (Synthesizer), Roy Cicala (Engineer), Eric Clapton (Guitar), Ornette Coleman (Trumpet), Benny Cummings (Vocals (Background)), Anthony Davilio (Guitar), Anthony Davilio (Keyboards), Lee DeCarlo (Engineer), Louis del Gatto (Clarinet (Bass)), Louis del Gatto (Sax (Baritone)), Erin Dickens (Vocals (Background)), Aiyb Dieng (Percussion), Jack Douglas (Engineer), Sly Dunbar (Percussion), Sly Dunbar (Drums), Sly Dunbar (Synthesizer Drums), Frank Zappa (Guitar), Frank Zappa (?), Anton Fier (Percussion), Anton Fier (?), Sammy Figueroa (Percussion), Bernard Fowler (Vocals (Background)), Ron Frangipane (?), Ron Frangipane (Orchestration), Rick Frank (Percussion), Rick Frank (Drums), Wayne "Tex" Gabriel (Guitar), David Greenberg (?), David Greenberg (Editorial Coordinator), Paul Griffin (Synthesizer), Paul Griffin (Keyboards), Charlie Haden (Bass), Bob Harris (Keyboards), Bob Harris (Vocals), Kevin Herron (Assistant Engineer), Michael Holmes (Keyboards), Yogi Horton (Drums), Grant Hungerford (Horn), Adam Ippolito (Organ), Adam Ippolito (Piano), Neil Jason (Bass), Arthur Jenkins (Percussion), Howard Kaylan (Vocals), Howard Kaylan (?), Bobby Keys (Saxophone), Bobby Keys (Claves), John Labosca (Piano), Julie Last (Assistant Engineer), John Leckie (Engineer), Tony Levin (Bass), Tony Levin (Whistle (Human)), Yolanda Lee Lewis (Vocals (Background)), John Luongo (Remixing), Rick Marotta (Drums), Eddie Martinez (Guitar), Eddie Martinez (Guitar (Synthesizer)), Eddie Martinez (Sitar (Electric)), Hugh McCracken (Guitar), Hugh McCracken (Guitar (Rhythm)), Phil McDonald (Engineer), Peter Moore (Photography), Andy Newmark (Drums), George Opalisky (Horn), Chris Osborne (Dobro), May Pang (Production Assistant), Wayne Pedziwiatr (Bass), Jim Pons (Bass), Jim Pons (Vocals), Jim Pons (?), Roger Rosenberg (Horn), Alan Rubin (Trumpet), Allan Schwartzberg (Drums), Robbie Shakespeare (Bass), Lakshminarayana Shankar (Violin), Michaelle Simpson (Vocals (Background)), George Small (Piano), Andrew Smith (Drums), David Spinozza (Guitar), David Spinozza (Producer), Ed Sprigg (Engineer), Roger Squitero (Percussion), Randy Stein (Concertina), Rob Stevens (Engineer), Annie Sutton (Vocals (Background)), Steve Thompson (Engineer), David Tofani (Horn), Ron Tooley (Horn), Eric Troyer (Vocals (Background)), Dan Turbeville (Engineer), Ian Underwood (Keyboards), Ian Underwood (Vocals), Ian Underwood (Wind), Gary VanScyoc (Bass), Gary VanScyoc (Trumpet), Mark Volman (Vocals), Mark Volman (?), Klaus Voormann (Bass), Klaus Voormann (Guitar), Ed Walsh (Oberheim), Cassandra Wooten (Vocals (Background)), Kurt Yahjian (Vocals (Background)), Tom Rabstenek (Mastering), Andy Stevens (Engineer), Gail Cantor (Vocals (Background)), Sean Lennon (Vocals), Elliot Randal (Guitar), Cheryl Mason Jacks (Vocals (Background)), Tom Coyne (Mastering), Jack Mitchell (Photography), Raeanne Rubenstein (Photography), Rick Slater (Assistant Engineer), Joseph Watt (Re-Editing), Steve Casper (Engineer), Bob Gruen (Photography), Robert Palmer (Liner Notes), Tom Blau (Photography), Samuel Havadtoy (Photography), George Maciunas (Photography), Maureen Nappi (Computer Graphics), Allan Tannenbaum (Photography), Annette Yorke (Photography), Andy White (Drums), Kings Temple Choir (Vocals (Background)), Jon Marshall Smith (Engineer), Jon Marshall Smith (Assistant Engineer), Jeff Albertson (Photography), Yosuhiro Yoshioka (Photography), Peter Fordham (Photography), Daria Price (Castanets), Ian MacMillan (Photography)
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Wikipedia: Onobox
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Onobox
Onobox cover
Box set by Yoko Ono
Released 1992
Recorded 1968-1992
Genre Rock, Experimental, Pop, New Wave
Length Long
Label Rykodisc
Producer Yoko Ono
Professional reviews
Yoko Ono chronology
Starpeace
(1985)
Onobox
(1992)
Walking On Thin Ice
(1992)

Onobox is a 1992 comprehensive 6-disc collection of Yoko Ono's work from 1968 to 1985. The discs are grouped by era and theme. Disc six is the previously unreleased 1974 album A Story, which was later reissued separately along with the rest of Ono's back catalogue. There was also an accompanying concise one-disc "greatest hits" release, entitled Walking On Thin Ice. The Rykodisc press release for Onobox declared the collection "not as bad as you might think".

Contents

Track listing

Disc one - "London Jam"

  1. "No Bed For Beatle John"
  2. "Mind Holes"
  3. "O'Wind (Body is the Scar of Your Mind)"
  4. "Why"
  5. "Why Not"
  6. "Greenfield Morning I Pushed An Empty Baby Carriage All Over The City"
  7. "Touch Me"
  8. "Paper Shoes"
  9. "Mind Train"
  10. "Open Your Box"
  11. "Toilet Piece/Unknown"
  12. "Don't Worry, Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For Her Hand In The Snow)"
  13. "Telephone Piece"
  14. "Midsummer New York"
  15. "The Path"
  16. "Don't Count The Waves"
  17. "Head Play" (Medley: You/Airmale/Fly)
  18. "Is Winter Here To Stay?"

Disc two - "New York Rock"

  1. "Yang Yang"
  2. "Death of Samantha"
  3. "What Did I Do!"
  4. "Approximately Infinite Universe"
  5. "What A Bastard The World Is"
  6. "Catman (The Rosies Are Coming)"
  7. "I Want My Love To Rest Tonight"
  8. "Shiranakatta (I Didn't Know)"
  9. "Peter The Dealer"
  10. "I Felt Like Smashing My Face In A Clear Glass Window"
  11. "Winter Song"
  12. "Kite Song"
  13. "Now Or Never"
  14. "What A Mess"
  15. "I Have A Woman Inside My Soul"
  16. "Move On Fast"
  17. "Looking Over From My Hotel Window"
  18. "Waiting For The Sunrise"

Disc three - "Run, Run, Run"

  1. "Growing Pain"
  2. "Yellow Girl (Stand By For Life)"
  3. "Coffin Car"
  4. "Warrior Woman"
  5. "Women of Salem"
  6. "Run, Run, Run"
  7. "If Only"
  8. "A Thousand Times Yes"
  9. "Straight Talk"
  10. "Angry Young Woman"
  11. "Potbelly Rocker"
  12. "She Hits Back"
  13. "Men, Men, Men"
  14. "Woman Power"
  15. "It's Been Very Hard"
  16. "Mildred, Mildred"
  17. "Left Turn's The Right Turn"

Disc four - "Kiss, Kiss, Kiss"

  1. "Walking On Thin Ice"
  2. "Kiss Kiss Kiss"
  3. "Give Me Something"
  4. "I'm Moving On"
  5. "Yes, I'm Your Angel"
  6. "Beautiful Boys"
  7. "Open Your Soul To Me"
  8. "Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him"
  9. "Hard Times Are Over"
  10. "Don't Be Scared"
  11. "Sleepless Night"
  12. "O'Sanity"
  13. "Anatano Te (Your Hands)"
  14. "Let Me Count The Ways"
  15. "Forgive Me, My Love"
  16. "You're The One"
  17. "There's No Goodbye"
  18. "Have You Seen A Horizon Lately"

Disc five - "No, No, No"

  1. "I Don't Know Why"
  2. "Mindweaver"
  3. "Even When You're Far Away"
  4. "Nobody Sees Me Like You Do"
  5. "Silver Horse"
  6. "No, No, No"
  7. "Toyboat"
  8. "She Gets Down On Her Knees"
  9. "Extension 33"
  10. "Never Say Goodbye"
  11. "Spec of Dust"
  12. "My Man"
  13. "It's Alright"
  14. "Let The Tears Dry"
  15. "Dream Love"
  16. "Hell in Paradise"
  17. "I Love You, Earth"
  18. "Cape Clear"
  19. "Goodbye Sadness"

Disc six - "A Story"

  1. "A Story"
  2. "Loneliness"
  3. "Will You Touch Me"
  4. "Dogtown"
  5. "It Happened"
  6. "Tomorrow May Never Come"
  7. "Winter Friend"
  8. "Heartburn Stew"
  9. "Yes, I'm A Witch"
  10. "Yume O Moto"
  11. "O'Oh"
  12. "Namyohorengekyo"
  13. "We're All Water"
  14. "Josejoi Banzai"
  15. "Sisters O Sisters"

 
 
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A Story (1997 Album by Yoko Ono)
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