America: Child stars start with The Shining

Chapter 116 The Formal Meeting with John Lennon!

Charles raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his expression.

John Lennon?

Isn't that the famous lead singer of The Beatles?

Even though The Beatles have long since disbanded, their name still holds a very special place in the Western music scene.

The question is, how could someone like this suddenly contact a newly emerging company like Huamei Records?

Logically speaking, for a legendary singer like John Lennon who has already achieved great success, the most normal choice if he really wanted to make a comeback would be to go to those major record companies.

Warner, Columbia, Universal, and even other companies with established global distribution channels would certainly be happy to open their doors to him.

After all, the name John Lennon is a golden brand in itself.

If he were willing to re-release an album or announce a concert tour, plenty of listeners would be willing to buy tickets for him.

Putting everything else aside, the sentiment alone is enough to make these listeners willingly spend their money.

This is the strength of a veteran rock band.

Even Queen and the Rolling Stones, in this day and age, can hardly compare to the cultural legacy left by the Beatles.

However, distribution channels and promotional resources are precisely what Huamei Records cannot fully satisfy at present.

They have indeed fought a great battle with AC/DC's "Backin Black", but in the end, Huamei Records is still just a new company that has just gained a foothold.

They can barely control the domestic market in the United States, but as for a truly global distribution network and connections in the record industry, Huamei Records is still far behind those established music giants.

Charles looked at Ovitz and asked in a low voice, "Are you sure it's John Lennon?"

Ovitz nodded, his expression also looking quite complicated.

On the other end of the phone, the other party's agent was still communicating with him.

After a while, Ovitz finally hung up the phone. He stood there silently for a few seconds, seemingly processing the news he had just heard.

He then turned to Charles and said, "It's almost certain that the call was made by Lennon's manager; it wasn't a prank."

"They didn't directly say they wanted to sign a contract, nor did they mention any specific terms for cooperation; they just conveyed a general idea."

Charles blinked and asked, "What is it?"

Ovitz took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and said, "John Lennon wants to meet with you. He probably wants to discuss the specific details with you in person."

The office fell silent immediately.

Aniston, who was standing to the side organizing documents, stopped what she was doing when she heard those words.

There's no way around it, this news is just too shocking.

Who would have thought that John Lennon of The Beatles would take the initiative to approach China Music Records and even seek a collaboration?

If this news gets out, big companies like Warner and Universal will absolutely go crazy.

Charles sat on the sofa, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, several thoughts flashing through his mind.

John Lennon is making a comeback.

Moreover, he didn't want to work for those big companies.

Or rather, he at least didn't want to be packaged as a prestigious brand by those big companies in the same way as before.

Otherwise, he would have had no reason to contact Huamei Records.

Given his fame, if he just let out a hint, those big companies would probably come knocking on his door with contracts and checks.

Charles thought for a moment, then continued, "Did he say why he wanted to see me?"

Ovitz shook his head: "It was very vague. He only said that Lennon had recently noticed the release of 'Back in Black' and was very interested in the way Wah Mei Records promoted it."

At this point, Ovitz paused, his tone becoming somewhat subtle: "There's one more thing they specifically relayed to me."

Charles looked up at him, and Ovitz continued, "Lennon doesn't seem to want to do things the way he used to. He wants to come up with something new, something that big companies focused on performance can't satisfy."

Upon hearing this, Charles's eyes finally flickered slightly.

That makes sense.

If John Lennon was just trying to sell nostalgia, he wouldn't have needed a glamorous record.

Those established record labels know better than anyone how to capitalize on the Beatles' name.

This kind of promotion will definitely be very effective, and it will certainly make a lot of money.

But that's precisely the problem. For a musician who truly has a desire to express themselves and has aspirations, this may not be a significant factor.

That's a good thing, especially for someone like John Lennon.

Charles understood these points, smiled, and felt a little more confident.

"In that case, Ovitz, please arrange a time for me to meet with them."

the next day.

In a recording studio with excellent privacy design.

This is John Lennon's private recording studio.

Since the Beatles broke up, he has spent a lot of money to create this place for himself.

Whether he's meeting with friends or people from music companies, he usually arranges his time here.

Firstly, it's quiet and secluded enough that it won't attract reporters like a hotel or upscale restaurant.

Secondly, for musicians like John Lennon, the recording studio is the most suitable place to discuss things.

When Charles walked into the recording studio, the first thing he saw was not John Lennon, but a piano placed in the corner.

There were several half-finished sheet music pieces on the piano, and next to them was a pencil without its cap on.

It looks like someone was creating something here not long ago.

Ovitz followed behind Charles, his gaze sweeping across the entire room without making a sound.

He was clearly more nervous than Charles.

There's no way around it, this is John Lennon.

Even though Ovitz had met many big names in Hollywood and the record industry, the name John Lennon was still somewhat different.

This isn't your average celebrity; they're nothing like those guys who're always on performance-enhancing drugs and partying.

He is a symbol of an era.

In 1965, John Lennon, along with The Beatles, was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

For a musician, this is undoubtedly a highly symbolic honor, and it is enough to illustrate his and the Beatles' special status in the history of world music.

And this figure, who left an indelible mark on history, was sitting on the sofa in the recording studio at that moment.

He was wearing a casual white shirt, his signature round-framed glasses perched on his nose, his hair slightly disheveled, and a cigarette between his fingers.

At that moment, John Lennon looked at the child behind Ovitz with a somewhat surprised expression.

What's going on?

Why is there a child following us?

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