A couple years ago a friend was telling me how he saw him when my friend lived in New York. My friend, who passed, said he saw John and Yoko walking down the sidewalk. My friend was a brilliant intellectual and very mature.But Lennon meant so much to him he was afraid to go up to him. He passed them, crossed the street at the corner, ran to the next corner,and then crossed the street so he could be on J and Y’s block again. He then walked by them again, and again didn’t approach them. He and I fought off tears after talking about what happened to him.
I was pleased to stumble upon this interview. Lennon is totally chilled and his frankness pours through. He was almost 40 at the time, and died 2 1/2 months later. What a loss.
Yes such a traumatic death . I think that's what shocked so many around the world. Yes such a huge loss . I cried more for John than for any relative, that passed away, sounds wrong but it's true. I really enjoyed this interview, like you say John sounded happy and chilled and spoke very honestly and openly. Miss him every day.
Yep, crazy to think he unknowingly only had a very short time left. Remember it well. A key point in my life, as it was from that time I started becoming interested in music.
@@Patricia-ok1cd Holy crap! I could've easily written that. John's death upset me more than any relations'. It's still a sore spot. As much as I thrilled at his return to music in 1980, I'd have preferred he didn't, if it cost him his life. Bastards!
It's hard to watch stuff like this. He was such an honest and talented man. What a loss his death was. He didn't deserve that no matter what anyone thought of him. Rip
Allen Saunders, 1957, Reader's Digest. Two decades later, John took it word for word from him and did not give attribution. Plagiarism. Allen Saunders was a popular cartoonist in the 50's.
@@daisynieves1644 Why? The Beatles went out at the top. Why is that not a perfect end to you? Compare the new shitty Indiana Jones movie with the original Raiders of the Lost Ark. You want the Beatles to have been the Rolling Stones? The band that never knew when to call it quits? You wanted 'Pipes of Peace' to be a Beatle song????? Anyone with any sense knows their career was perfect. John hated being a Beatle by the end. He called it a humiliation. According to Olivia Harrison, George had such severe PTSD from the experience that even decades later he needed the quiet of his garden. Didn't the boys give enough to you vampires?
Would havevloved to have had a pint and played some rock n roll with dude,not ask him dumb ,rote questions..IMHO working in Film and playing music in the style of the pro haha The more famous they are, you just treat them like a normal person,be respectful etc Think they appreciate not having to be 'On'.. The guys get shirts!
Best interview I ever heard with John . He was just pouring out like you'd do with a good friend. Relaxed and at ease. Got to see a little of real John giving over freely to Lisa, he even says her name, he obviously felt comfortable with her. It was very pleasant. Well done Lisa Robinson you gave us a lovely insight to a relaxed John. Bless his soul.
@@waynej2608John always had honest, interesting things to say, so I doubt it took much talent to interview him. Notice how long his answers are. He doesn't leave her much to do; he makes it easy for her. I heard her do an interview with Eddie Van Halen once and she didn't ask one intelligent, enlightening question, which prompted him to not give many interesting answers, and she pretty much just fawned over him.
I love the moments when Lennon suddenly pierces the veil- as though he's actually fed up with his own explanations. At one point, he says he never calls anyone. The interviewer asks why and he sort of ignores the question. She persists with the same question and he just blurts out "because I'm self involved...and paranoid!"
I loved him for many years. He was just real. Talented beyond belief. But admired by many because he lived life without bowing down to anyone and being truthful.
one of them quit the band during that film, and then talked openly about going solo. paul complained about how impossible it was to work with john, and confroted john about how he would once again abonden the group, and ringo refused to do anything that disagreed with im, and they broke up less than 6 months later. again not sure what film you were watching, their obvious lack of energy for the beatles became crystal clear .
Ringo talks about in the old days when one of them was going through a hard time the others where there to support them. Hearing John talk about his post Beatle struggles which were emotionally similar to Paul and the others is interesting. They couldn't rely on each other any longer. This is a wonderful interview, introspective and honest. Thanks for posting.
Bittersweet to hear him talking about his son Sean, while his first Son Julian always felt ignored by his father. On the other hand I know that Julian and Sean love each other very much.
Lennon had spent the last 4 years finding peace within himself finally and not fighting with the world around him. It's goddamn shame. John Lennon was ready to come back into the public, without the baggage of the past. I was born a year and half later, and it sucks I never got to share time on this Earth with John Lennon. That's a feeling I've had since I was a kid and got into the Beatles and Dad had to tell me that John Lennon wasn't around anymore.
Best songwriter of our generation...he spoke his mind ,spoke the truth...he couldn't really lie if he wanted because his life was an open book.i don't think he lied about anything...made anything up....he was bold,he spoke his mind and he was be an extremely smart person...all his songs are about peace n love and good and bad in his personal journey....I miss him as a person as much as I miss hearing a new song from him that floored me....he was one of a kind...Ive seen all the Beatles except john...if I could go back in time and see one show it would be john lennon...if I could go back and meet someone it would be john lennon... Hearing him speak like this and looking at the comments is why we love this guy ,his music and what he stood for.... imagine that.., All this time......I have a idea....we should get a million people in central park on dec 7 2021.....to say we need some peace and love...a john was right all along calibration.....man this guy was so we'll spoken...I miss everything about him.
I think that should be done EVERY year - & not just in Central Park, but in cities everywhere. We do that where I live - too small of a city for a million, but around a thousand. Making THAT day - a day of peace all OVER, & lots of cities in other countries could/would participate TOO. It sounds like a Gr8 idea. I know people in NYC still gather & celebrate his life & mourn his death on that day. Maybe not a million, but THOUSANDS for sure!!
John in this interview in a strange way predicted how he would be perceived and remembered. I’m so glad that his final ambition was to just be a family man and settle down with his son. What a lovely soul and a great talent, always open and truthful about his life. Goodness knows the world needs someone like him now.❤️🙏🎼.x
It sounds more like a cop out. I think John got insecure when Paul George, and Stones came out with great albums. He wrote great songs but they weren’t produced correctly. You have to listen to his demos to hear how they were actually written. He needed the Beatles to truly bring out his talent. As a solo artist he lacked confidence even though his songs were still great
@@aunch3 I totally disagree. His first two albums “The Mother Album” and “Imagine” were as good as any Beatles album, let alone any other artist!! They are in another league. They were also the bench mark for his other band mates to try and follow. As for cop out that makes no sense. For example was it a cop out that Daniel day Lewis only did a film every 5 years?….of course not!! He could have done 2 or 3 a year!! Lennon needed the Beatles?? Lennon broke up the Beatles!! Your argument doesn’t hold much water. Lennon could write for fun but he put down the muse because he had had enough. In an interview(1980) he said he could just as easily walk away again. By a certain point in his life, he realised family and time away from the bullsh*t of show business was key. To indulge Sean in a way, that sadly he never did with Julian. In his formative life he was too busy “chasing the charts rather than his son around the garden”. By this point also, John had already written the greatest songs in popular music. He could only ever be measured against himself, he could only ever be in his “own shadow”. His songs and lyrics will be forever remembered. As for George his career was “very part time” and stop start. He never regarded himself as a “full time artist” and said so himself. As for Paul, I love him and I would put your same argument back to you, that his music lacked something, when he was not in the Beatles. There is no doubting his output but it’s quality is another question entirely. John was also flat out exhausted, he needed to regroup, take stock of what was important and “raise the family he never had”. In conclusion, cop out is a naive word, or just maybe the wrong expression for me. . If you study John’s music, he was the most brave, courageous, talented, risk taking artist of his or perhaps any generation.x
@@wormsnake1 Both John and Paul’s music was never as good apart as it was together. Johns first album and Paul’s ‘Band on the Run’ are by the two best solo Beatle albums.Personally,I think John was depressed for large periods of his last five years.He didn’t seem to keep in touch with friends,did a fair amount of drugs,spent a lot of time holed up in his room.Not good.
@@paultaylor4647 You’re comparing Double Fantasy to either the Imagine or the Mother album?!!😂. Really ?? You are in a minority of one if that’s the case. If you can find me “just one” valid opinion or legitimate music review that says the contrary then I shall eat my hat. Copy and paste anyone that holds this view?!! As for depression most people suffer from some form of it. What’s your point though?? John Lennon’s output form 1962-1975 was prolific so his mental state at “any time”, never stopped him prodigiously producing music. I mean what do you think “Help” was about?? Or “Nowhere Man” to name but too? There’s a tonne of his material that reflects mental health struggles and personal demons. This was part of his genius. The guy needed a much deserved break. He also like I initially said, raised his son. If you remotely understand and can relate to the man and his music, then this should be self evident. Finally if you think the double fantasy album was in your summation his best, then he was by you’re own definition, back to his best!! If this were the case then it casts serious doubt on your views regarding John’s 4-5 year hiatus. He was still writing great music up to the end and would have continued to do so, depression or not. x.
@@Bella-nt7ec , One thing that gets me is that Sean Lennon was only five years old when his father, John Lennon, died. However, John Lennon, in interview, talked like Sean was more like a teenager and really knew what was going on. How could that possible? I barely remember anything I did at the age of 5 let alone what was going on with the adults around me.
This is what I like, he doesn't talk like a celebrity. He just seemed like a guy of his time and era. He also just happened to write stupidly good music.
Alot of fake people in the world. John Lennon was extremely real. He would also try to do good and whenever he did bad he would own up to it like a real man would.
Never knew about this interview and am glad to have taken the time to sit and listen. What a brilliant, creative, cogitative man he was. He desperately wanted to change our world view. In that the future lies in coming together, working together to achieve universal peace, love and prosperity for all. His early death is a terrible tragedy.
The obvious irony of it all is that he wrote, "Happiness is a Warm Gun", and through listening to SXM Beatles Channel that was actually 3 songs that he put together (check Wikipedia) to make it be what it is...I was a DJ at NIU and Double Fantasy had just been released I enjoyed it so much,....Lennon was back.... it's just so tragic and terrible I'll never forget the announcement on Monday Night Football....12/8/80
Lisa Robinson somehow got something more out of John than so many other interviews he gave in those last few months of his life, yes he certainly loved to talk but Lisa subtly steered him with quite direct questions at times which is why he gave something more. A very complex individual with an immense talent who gave so much of himself through his career with his band of brothers, no wonder he eventually withdrew as George did and live a more normal life. Unlike Paul & Ringo who to this day still love to be in the public eye and still love to entertain. Interesting to hear him say that he only took a more firm direction in music when he was kicked out of art school, was never aware of that before. His last public performance was when he was only thirty four….
No one is perfect, but it was gratifying to hear him being so happy and content at that point in his life after getting off the merry go round. I am so glad he and his mates have been part of my life in their wonderful musical expression.
To all the people trashing John- I’m so glad I finally found a comment section where everyone is a perfect human , where everyone never did anything they regretted , especially when in their teens , twenties , thirties and so on. John did some not so nice things and as he grew even admitted it and tried to correct it. He knew and admitted many times he fu**’d up. Unfortunately he died somewhat young and never got to ‘fix’ the wrongs he committed. But he was trying. Like most of us do . He had an unfinished life- so to judge him is ignorant and arrogant. I hope no one you guys know will judge you that unfairly if you should die before a ripe old age. But oh yeah I forgot - all of you passing judgment already have a perfect life and relationships. Congrats - all you highly evolved humans.
Nice. I wonder what his son Julian thought about how John wanted to correct things after 1975. How many times did John look after Julian? How much time did he spend together with his first son in that period?
I had never heard this interview before and it’s fantastic listening to this genius where covers so much material he’d never discussed before. I so miss him.
I met Lisa Robinson in the mid-90s and she was a fascinating character. She told me stories about John, Paul, Yoko and Linda that few people know and I would never repeat.
@@carolinekavanagh5371 If true, it really does not make Linda McCartney look good. She has a lot of admirers and, if true, it would be disappointing. If not, then it was be disparaging. I should have never posted my comment. Bad move on my part.
Loved this relaxed John ❤interview. Great interviewer as well. His life was going so well right before he was killed. Makes me sad and angry that his life was cut short. Thanks for putting this on TH-cam
How nice that is, what a wonderful memory. I remember going to NYC and the Dakota after and the scene is still embedded in my mind, the mountain of flowers at the gates. Can’t believe it will be 41 yrs.
I listened to may pangs interviewers and even John's words during this " lost weekend" and it's a much different story. He seemed very happy... Spending time in LA with friends and May Pang even spending time with his old band mates George, Ringo...even Paul on different occasions
He had to spin it as having been a bad time in his life or Yoko would give him pure hell for it. You wouldn't understand unless you had to live with her. Listen to nearly everyone who's even had to personally deal with her before she met John, during their marriage or since he passed away. I get that she needed a great deal of strength to exist as a professional woman in a man's world...but she went above and beyond, and anyone who tried to calm the storm, got struck by lightning bolts.
It was just the elaborate PR spin that Yoko insisted he tell. Like that they tried for a baby that year and went to a doctor and whatnot. Meanwhile, he had his hypnotism weekend in February and eight months later Sean was born. You do the math. Yoko timed that weekend to get pregnant, or perhaps she already was pregnant by someone else. Oddly if John and Yoko were to die the guardian would have been Sam Green, her lover during the time John was with May. Anyway, just to say, NOTHING involving Yoko can be taken at face value.
That's true, but to be fair, John had some pretty excessive behavior going on, at the time. Too much booze and coke and, on occasion, seemed to terrorize poor May. I love John, but he was out of control, at times, in L.A. I do think it was great that he got to hang out with Ringo, Harry, Moon, etc..Man, that must've been one helluva party scene. Unfortunately, Keith didn't make it out alive, and Nilsson barely did, only to die relatively young later on. Ringo got sober and that's cool beans, baby. Anyway, I think John did well to get out of that scene, as 'fun' as it was, at times. Cheers.
Being from New York I get so emotional still. One of those emotions that comes back to visit now and then. It was a very sad time for a while with alot of non-stop news coverage. Btw If your in NY and you haven't been to Strawberry Fields... It's a must! The entrance is by the Dakota.
Probably the most relaxed chilled out interview of John I’ve ever heard. He seems very happy with his lot and being a stay at home Dad and family man, he loves every beautiful moment with Sean. It’s a shame he couldn’t do the same with Julian but he was constantly touring in the 60’s and his marriage to Cyn broke down but he had Julian visit many times in the 70’s. Well worth listening to, it’s a great interview she just lets John talk and it flows 😊
@@marcokitehe was answering questions being asked. If Lisa brought up Julian I’m sure he would’ve answered those. He had regret over how he treated Julian.
That’s the problem when you’re famous, people always want a slice of you. I don’t blame him for saying I’m gonna do what I want to do, he did more than enough for rock n roll and would of probably done more. A very interesting personality who was a genius at song writing. I couldn’t believe it the day he died. 🙁
I enjoyed listening how comfortable John sounds...I totally understand his point in finally getting chance to settle down and be a proper father...I once worked full time during the day and worked at a baseball stadium on the ground crew and at a major concert theater venue...my personal time was nil and I was always in the publics eye...things at home were collecting and being buried ...eat, go to work, then work a game or a concert almost daily...after games I'd have many beers with the guys to relax...this was for 29 yrs...I love being warm and at peace, and alone with my girl and dogs and grand kids now ...I too was denied proper time with my son...he's now a father of 3 and I am happy for him. John Lennon did well after the Beatles, thanks to him being a Beatle...!!
It’s strange I guess others must be the same but, how can I be so rapt in his creativity singing playing but also his speaking voice is so unique and special.
Personally I believe July 6 should be an international Holiday/Celebration Day, to commemorate July 6, 1957 the day that John and Paul met. The world is a much better place for that.
Its so sad he was safe in a family cocoon for 5 years being a house husband and when he ventured out almost against his will ,and his sons , he was shot. Next to Kennedys assassination it is the most shocking of my 70 years.
He was kept in the house by the control freak named Yoko; she saw how quickly John reconnected with Paul and Julian in 1975 so she suddenly got pregnant and wham, he stays home for 5 years
@@misterbuttersworth9904 He cheated on her multiple times and went on drug benders with Nilsson at the time. He says it in this interview even... If you were in her position what would you do? She didn't force him to stay at home, he chose to do it. There are many interviews where John regrets what he did to Yoko, and whether or not you can see it, they both adored each other. He spent time talking to Paul because Yoko missed him and Paul was there primarily to patch up the toxic rut he got himself into.
Eh, he was good at appearing that way, but he admitted to lying and being manipulative in interviews - and he often said things out of spite more than reality. His treatment of Paul was unforgivable. But he was indeed a tremendous artist and the world is poorer for his absence.
He spewed huge bullshit during the Lennon Remembers interview and admitted as much later. He even says DURING that interview that if you ask him the same questions an hour later he might answer differently.
@@Chinachik We don't know what Paul really thinks when he's not playing the nice guy doing interviews with thumbs aloft. But yes, Paul probably loved John enough to forgive him -- and it's something he probably had to do for himself more than for John.
@@SAK1855 I’m simply saying that just because you consider John’s treatment of Paul unforgivable yourself, it’s no indication that Paul feels the same. That’s the only fact here. The rest is all hearsay, even from the guys themselves.
John Lennon really changed his life . Raised Sean ,was ready too do exciting things including touring . He hinted at that in his final Rolling Stone interview and his last interview period the day before his assassination ! So sad RIP John
Thanks so much for posting this 🙏🏻💜 Creativity comes from the universe, John expresses that perfectly when he says it’s like a watching someone else write the song. Much like Jeff Buckley, his soul wasn’t meant to be in this 3rd density for long. Long enough to change the world with his music but like true star seeds, their time is limited here before they are called back home. Not trying to sound all new age’y or anything but that’s just what feels right to me. Miss you buddy, I know you’re home with your true family now 💜💜💜
A lot of you call him a genius or even a “God” . I wouldn’t go that far and neither would he ,but he was talented and he definitely had a gift with songs . He even said in one interview that genius’s don’t end up on records . . I was eight years old when he was killed . It was the second celebrity death after Elvis that was part of my childhood . If you lived in those days . It hits you differently. It was a different time back then . My real hero is my father who passed during the pandemic. When I was going through a rough time . Who knew I would come back to Lennon’s music to help with comfort and therapy . I always thought . What would Lennon be like if he had lived today ? Especially with war going on ? Would he still be with yoko ? Would he do a project with Julian and would there be a possible Beatles tour in the works ? Sometimes people die young through illness and tragedy and they leave us with the what ifs . I miss him as a female fan in her younger 50’s now , but I’m glad he’s timeless and we have his music he left . I don’t think he’s prefect . He’s a man , he’s a human .He was entering his 40’s by the time he was killed . His birthday is the same month as mine . His on the 9th and mine on the 29th . . His maturity was showing in some ways .We only wish we could’ve seen what he would’ve accomplished at 80 + if he was still here with us . Thank you for sharing this interview.
For George, life’s events were experienced differently after becoming learned in Hindu philosophy and practice. He saw, and lived life with a deeper understanding. Did the same things, but not with the same attachment, nor according them any more importance than they warranted.
Paul & Ringo were quite happy for The Beatles to continue. John wanted out to be "John & Yoko" not a "Beatle" anymore. George was was sick of only getting 2 songs per Beatles album and being a side man for Paul. He had the most to gain by leaving The Beatles.
@@69birdboy unfortunately, for him, he had a huge musical grudge and resentment of Paul. Personally they got on fine. In the studio not so much, at least on George’s part.
@@johnmc3862 no not really...just a normal fellow. I know people extremely talented in one or two aspects of their life and they suffer or those around suffer from other deficits..don't get me wrong. Talented bunch. Just people tho
5% Talent, 95% hard work. He is not aware of it since he loves what he does and it does not feel like work. But the man is totally self absorbed, dont call anyone, hardly a mention of Julian the list could be made long.
It's a real nice interview she had with him. What a horrible tradgety that happens not to long after. It was also a real tradgety when Elvis passed away in 1977 but at least he died at his own hands in a little more peaceful way . It was very sad when both of these great ledgens passed away .
He did not mention Julian directly but spoke clearly of family, as the most important thing he was thinking about, when he was returning from Hamburg to Liverpool alone by train. And at that time Cinthia was already part of his life (and his family).
@@hirdy6 So true. Some people are so judgmental about him, due to his celebrity, that they forget he was simply human. An extremely gifted and famous human swept up into a lifestyle and circumstances of it that very few can relate to, no less. He wasn't just a guy who did music for a living, but being forced to "Beatle" in his early adult years and didn't get the free time to bond with a new wife and son. He was out touring and performing, under strict contract, mind, from 1961 through 1966, and by the time he was done with that part of his career, his relationship with Cyn was suffering and he didn't even really know Julian, unfortunately. He regretted not having been able to establish a relationship with Julian like Yoko allowed him to stay home and do with Sean, so yes, he was trying to amend that and reconcile with his oldest son when his life was cut short. His not having had a relationship with Julian is pretty much down to the fault of, not only the demands of being a Beatle, but his assassination by that so-called Beatles "fan" ...so I guess it can be surmised that Beatledom not only took him away from Julian once, or twice...but three times, the third very tragic and final. That said, hopefully the majority of us live long enough to reflect on our regrets in life and try to at least reform them and ourselves by doing better as we mature and grow older. John was in the process, but never really got the chance to fully become who he wanted to be. If any lesson can be learned or taken from his life, it's to treat each day like it's our last and work, day by day, hour by hour, on those things we want to change or better about ourselves.
It's so odd to hear him say so matter of factly that he was so miserable during his separation from Yoko. He was obviously inspired enough to record Walls and Bridges, which is excellent and his time with May Pang was such a social time for him. He was so accessible to others for the first time in years ... it just doesn't add up. He did sound content in this interview though which is nice to hear.
Unfortunately John was a little up his own rear end at times! You don’t have to suspend your whole life when you have children.Paul had three children who appear to be very well brought up,very well adjusted and “ normal”(whatever that is!) and he carried on a highly successful career.I suspect a lot of the househusband stuff is bullshit,I believe John was probably depressed during a lot of his last five years.Lastly,I loved him but if a friend didn’t return my calls he could go f**k himself lol! “Self involved” my arse,it’s just rude!
At one point or another John must have characterized virtually every time in his life as painful and miserable. He often described the Get Back sessions in those terms but the original footage in Peter Jacksons film tells a completely different story. He said similar things about touring, making films and just about every other aspect of being a Beatle. To many of his fans, this was seen as unflinching honesty but I don't see it that way. I'm not saying he wasn't unhappy. I think it's pretty obvious that John continually struggled to find any kind of happiness, security and contentment. But in his zeal to tear down what he saw as myths, he often constructed new ones. Were these experiences and relationships really so horrible? Was it really just so much pain and suffering? The answer is both yes and no. And that actually is a universal truth that everyone can relate to.
In May Pang's book, John told her that for the publicity interview for Double Fantasy, he would have to paint the lost weekend as a horrible time in his life and he apologised to her for that.
Exactly, not to mention it was the first time John and Paul played together since the split; Yoko Was not having any of that so she suddenly gets pregnant and now has her real Hooks in John for Life
@@mariomantero5531 Yoko Ono is a narcissist and many people hate it when I say John was the victim of a narcissist but all the signs are there. People who have been roped in and held onto by narcs will understand exactly what I mean. They're ruthless, predatory individuals who feed on the insecurities of their prey.
We'll, who knows, how he was feeling, not everything is so cut and dried. There are contradictions in the way people feel and behave, and also their memory.
So that's how strawberry fields was written. It's an absolute master piece that influenced grunge more than any other song. I was 10 years old when it came out and I listened to it so much that I was taken to a psychiatrist.
@@ajbianchi85 a lot of people thought it was downright looney in 1966. But it definitely set the trend for years to come. I would lye down beside the console stereo with my ear pressed against the speaker. I couldn't get enough of it and my parents really did take me to a shrink.
My sister said she had to take a day off from school cause she couldn’t stop listening to I am the walrus. I used listened to the last 3 tracks of Ok Computer to fall asleep every night when I was a teen. Its not uncommon to find comfort in music and get addicted to it
Listening this makes me wish I could go back in time and hug John round the shoulders and say, look man folks love you, relax a bit, give yourself a break, love your family, nobody wants to harm you. But there’s always that nitwit with a Saturday nite special
John was a street fighting man. A man who espoused peace, he was capable of reducing anybody to ash with a few words. That warrior energy with his whiplash tongue he transformed from a harsh nature to a more loving soul. He went from taking on the world to being a doting father. The beautiful thing is the same tough love in his music he used being a dedicated father. For those of us who had rocky relationships with their fathers, seeing someone aspire to be a great dad is tremendously endearing-and worthy of deep respect.
@@RawDaDa - I have a feeling he must have wanted to do better. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be a parent and a Beatle at the same time. At least I say give the man credit for getting things better the 2nd time around. But yea, Julian has a right to be angry I guess.
@@owenwilberforce6138 I do not know if Julian is angry or not, but I was only responding to John boasting about what a great father he is, when he essentially abandoned his first wife and child. That's all I was saying. I can't judge anyone, as I have faults myself, but if you go on a public interview, you reveal all, or you will be considered a hypocrite.
@@RawDaDa -I have seen Julian interviewed and he was hurt by John’s absence in his life. I had a dad who never once really made amends for the pain he caused not just me but many others. If someone like John was hard on others, I have to think back to his unstable childhood. The fact that his mother really didn’t raise him but his grandmother. The fact that he had no father and then as his mother was beginning to acknowledge him she died. He had literally no one to guide him but his street smarts. If nothing else, John rose above his dark side and did way better in the last five years of his life. For that, he deserves credit. He settled down and lived peacefully and unafraid to be in public, much to his sad end. I believe he made the grittiest music of the Beatles and he overcame so much, it should be duly noted.
I only realized … 50 years later…Yoko appeared on stage with a sanitary napkin on her head. It was a profane statement about the profanity of war in South East Asia. The news of the world chattered more about the profanity of a tampax. And not the sick profanity of the war
Sean was lucky to have his father so close to him for the first years . Mostly kids of musicians never see their parents , but John knew what it was like to be without a secure family life . For me john was the Beatles
You can bring up your children properly and be a successful musician too! Look at Paul,his children are all well brought up and down to earth and he kept his career going successfully.John was great,I loved him but he was slightly up his own ass! That “I never call anyone because I’m self involved” What the hell does that mean? That basically means you’re selfish! If the tragedy hadn’t happened I think John would maybe have done a tour and a better album because,to be honest,Double Fantasy,although it had a few good songs,was a bit mediocre.All in all,he was a great guy,God bless ya Johnny!
@@Turtledove2009 Yes,I think he probably he was depressed during this period of his life.Although,he said he never called anyone even when he was young( bet his girlfriends were pleased!) so maybe he had large periods of depression during his whole life.
Yes. But, unfortunately that was all taken away from him. When he 5 yrs old. And that can that be hard. But all credit to Sean. He's done really well for himself.
@@keithhyttinen8275 No he wasn't and according to Julian he was attacked by John for his smile or laugh! I don't think he was much of a father to either one! He's putting on a show to promote his album! Great artist he was! Not a great human being!
When listening to him speaking about his relationship with Sean, I can't help but think, so sadly, about the effect of his dad suddenly being gone forever must have had on him.
John was such a complex man and special soul. Even after all these years, I still miss and mourn his loss.
He could reach out and touch people like no one else. That’s part of what puts him in a category beyond music as well as music.
A couple years ago a friend was telling me how he saw him when my friend lived in New York. My friend, who passed, said he saw John and Yoko walking down the sidewalk. My friend was a brilliant intellectual and very mature.But Lennon meant so much to him he was afraid to go up to him. He passed them, crossed the street at the corner, ran to the next corner,and then crossed the street so he could be on J and Y’s block again. He then walked by them again, and again didn’t approach them. He and I fought off tears after talking about what happened to him.
He's fine❤
Clicked for the pit stains, stayed for the interview
I was pleased to stumble upon this interview. Lennon is totally chilled and his frankness pours through. He was almost 40 at the time, and died 2 1/2 months later. What a loss.
If you check Utube you will find many Beatle interviews etc.
Yes such a traumatic death . I think that's what shocked so many around the world. Yes such a huge loss . I cried more for John than for any relative, that passed away, sounds wrong but it's true. I really enjoyed this interview, like you say John sounded happy and chilled and spoke very honestly and openly. Miss him every day.
Yes my friend. Exactly what I got from this. Even with Dick Cavett I don't think that we heard this relaxed and so honest John.
Yep, crazy to think he unknowingly only had a very short time left. Remember it well. A key point in my life, as it was from that time I started becoming interested in music.
@@Patricia-ok1cd Holy crap! I could've easily written that. John's death upset me more than any relations'. It's still a sore spot. As much as I thrilled at his return to music in 1980, I'd have preferred he didn't, if it cost him his life. Bastards!
You've given me decades of pleasure. I still love and miss you John.
It's hard to watch stuff like this. He was such an honest and talented man. What a loss his death was. He didn't deserve that no matter what anyone thought of him. Rip
You are so right
No he didn't. Almost no one deserves that end.
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
- John Lennon
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making bread...
It's not by him. This quote had been around for a long while. It showed up in Reader's Digest in 1957.
@@felixmidas3245 But John but the words into a song
@@bobjones7233 but usually the way the original comment is set out, it implies the person credited with the quote came up with it
Allen Saunders, 1957, Reader's Digest. Two decades later, John took it word for word from him and did not give attribution. Plagiarism. Allen Saunders was a popular cartoonist in the 50's.
Not only did John meet a violent end, we were all robbed of a Beatles reunion that almost certainly would've happened in the 80s.
Thank God the Beatles never reunited!!!
@@Firefoxy-rz1nw Miserable troll!
@@daisynieves1644 Why? The Beatles went out at the top. Why is that not a perfect end to you? Compare the new shitty Indiana Jones movie with the original Raiders of the Lost Ark. You want the Beatles to have been the Rolling Stones? The band that never knew when to call it quits? You wanted 'Pipes of Peace' to be a Beatle song?????
Anyone with any sense knows their career was perfect. John hated being a Beatle by the end. He called it a humiliation. According to Olivia Harrison, George had such severe PTSD from the experience that even decades later he needed the quiet of his garden. Didn't the boys give enough to you vampires?
Saddest of all, he was robbed the rest of fatherhood and Sean was robbed of the rest of having a father.
Idc about the reunion
Perhaps as a one off thing like Live Aid. I don’t think they would’ve gotten back together full time.
In a blink of an eye John’s been dead more years now than he was alive. Gone way too soon from a psycho.
Are your eyes closed is all I can say. So many people are not aware of what’s going on.
@@TruenorthmtGod are you out on day release?
Sean is already older than John was when he was killed.
@@tonkaGuy888 so right. I believe he’s 46 now.
Would havevloved to have had a pint and played some rock n roll with dude,not ask him dumb ,rote questions..IMHO working in Film and playing music in the style of the pro haha The more famous they are, you just treat them like a normal person,be respectful etc Think they appreciate not having to be 'On'..
The guys get shirts!
Best interview I ever heard with John . He was just pouring out like you'd do with a good friend. Relaxed and at ease. Got to see a little of real John giving over freely to Lisa, he even says her name, he obviously felt comfortable with her. It was very pleasant. Well done Lisa Robinson you gave us a lovely insight to a relaxed John. Bless his soul.
john is just the coolest ! even after all these years.
Lisa Robinson is amazing. She conducted one of the best JL interviews I know of. And, that's a lot. 😎👍
Great inerviewer.
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@@waynej2608John always had honest, interesting things to say, so I doubt it took much talent to interview him. Notice how long his answers are. He doesn't leave her much to do; he makes it easy for her. I heard her do an interview with Eddie Van Halen once and she didn't ask one intelligent, enlightening question, which prompted him to not give many interesting answers, and she pretty much just fawned over him.
A great interview with John Lennon not long before he would be taken away from those who loved him. Miss you John and always will.
I love the moments when Lennon suddenly pierces the veil- as though he's actually fed up with his own explanations. At one point, he says he never calls anyone. The interviewer asks why and he sort of ignores the question. She persists with the same question and he just blurts out "because I'm self involved...and paranoid!"
Exactly why I never call anyone 😊
Exactly!!!
I loved him for many years. He was just real. Talented beyond belief. But admired by many because he lived life without bowing down to anyone and being truthful.
A great comment.
Love John. Watching he and the band work in Get Back was so heartening to see. The love and respect for each other was palpable.
one of them quit the band during that film, and then talked openly about going solo. paul complained about how impossible it was to work with john, and confroted john about how he would once again abonden the group, and ringo refused to do anything that disagreed with im, and they broke up less than 6 months later. again not sure what film you were watching, their obvious lack of energy for the beatles became crystal clear .
Ringo talks about in the old days when one of them was going through a hard time the others where there to support them. Hearing John talk about his post Beatle struggles which were emotionally similar to Paul and the others is interesting. They couldn't rely on each other any longer. This is a wonderful interview, introspective and honest. Thanks for posting.
Bittersweet to hear him talking about his son Sean, while his first Son Julian always felt ignored by his father. On the other hand I know that Julian and Sean love each other very much.
Lennon had spent the last 4 years finding peace within himself finally and not fighting with the world around him. It's goddamn shame. John Lennon was ready to come back into the public, without the baggage of the past. I was born a year and half later, and it sucks I never got to share time on this Earth with John Lennon. That's a feeling I've had since I was a kid and got into the Beatles and Dad had to tell me that John Lennon wasn't around anymore.
Best songwriter of our generation...he spoke his mind ,spoke the truth...he couldn't really lie if he wanted because his life was an open book.i don't think he lied about anything...made anything up....he was bold,he spoke his mind and he was be an extremely smart person...all his songs are about peace n love and good and bad in his personal journey....I miss him as a person as much as I miss hearing a new song from him that floored me....he was one of a kind...Ive seen all the Beatles except john...if I could go back in time and see one show it would be john lennon...if I could go back and meet someone it would be john lennon... Hearing him speak like this and looking at the comments is why we love this guy ,his music and what he stood for.... imagine that.., All this time......I have a idea....we should get a million people in central park on dec 7 2021.....to say we need some peace and love...a john was right all along calibration.....man this guy was so we'll spoken...I miss everything about him.
I think that should be done EVERY year - & not just in Central Park, but in cities everywhere. We do that where I live - too small of a city for a million, but around a thousand. Making THAT day - a day of peace all OVER, & lots of cities in other countries could/would participate TOO. It sounds like a Gr8 idea. I know people in NYC still gather & celebrate his life & mourn his death on that day. Maybe not a million, but THOUSANDS for sure!!
John in this interview in a strange way predicted how he would be perceived and remembered. I’m so glad that his final ambition was to just be a family man and settle down with his son. What a lovely soul and a great talent, always open and truthful about his life. Goodness knows the world needs someone like him now.❤️🙏🎼.x
It sounds more like a cop out. I think John got insecure when Paul George, and Stones came out with great albums. He wrote great songs but they weren’t produced correctly. You have to listen to his demos to hear how they were actually written. He needed the Beatles to truly bring out his talent. As a solo artist he lacked confidence even though his songs were still great
@@aunch3
I totally disagree. His first two albums “The Mother Album” and “Imagine” were as good as any Beatles album, let alone any other artist!! They are in another league. They were also the bench mark for his other band mates to try and follow. As for cop out that makes no sense. For example was it a cop out that Daniel day Lewis only did a film every 5 years?….of course not!! He could have done 2 or 3 a year!! Lennon needed the Beatles?? Lennon broke up the Beatles!! Your argument doesn’t hold much water.
Lennon could write for fun but he put down the muse because he had had enough. In an interview(1980) he said he could just as easily walk away again. By a certain point in his life, he realised family and time away from the bullsh*t of show business was key. To indulge Sean in a way, that sadly he never did with Julian. In his formative life he was too busy “chasing the charts rather than his son around the garden”.
By this point also, John had already written the greatest songs in popular music. He could only ever be measured against himself, he could only ever be in his “own shadow”. His songs and lyrics will be forever remembered. As for George his career was “very part time” and stop start. He never regarded himself as a “full time artist” and said so himself. As for Paul, I love him and I would put your same argument back to you, that his music lacked something, when he was not in the Beatles. There is no doubting his output but it’s quality is another question entirely.
John was also flat out exhausted, he needed to regroup, take stock of what was important and “raise the family he never had”. In conclusion, cop out is a naive word, or just maybe the wrong expression for me. . If you study John’s music, he was the most brave, courageous, talented, risk taking artist of his or perhaps any generation.x
@@wormsnake1 Both John and Paul’s music was never as good apart as it was together. Johns first album and Paul’s ‘Band on the Run’ are by the two best solo Beatle albums.Personally,I think John was depressed for large periods of his last five years.He didn’t seem to keep in touch with friends,did a fair amount of drugs,spent a lot of time holed up in his room.Not good.
@@paultaylor4647
You’re comparing Double Fantasy to either the Imagine or the Mother album?!!😂. Really ?? You are in a minority of one if that’s the case. If you can find me “just one” valid opinion or legitimate music review that says the contrary then I shall eat my hat. Copy and paste anyone that holds this view?!!
As for depression most people suffer from some form of it. What’s your point though?? John Lennon’s output form 1962-1975 was prolific so his mental state at “any time”, never stopped him prodigiously producing music. I mean what do you think “Help” was about?? Or “Nowhere Man” to name but too? There’s a tonne of his material that reflects mental health struggles and personal demons. This was part of his genius.
The guy needed a much deserved break. He also like I initially said, raised his son. If you remotely understand and can relate to the man and his music, then this should be self evident.
Finally if you think the double fantasy album was in your summation his best, then he was by you’re own definition, back to his best!! If this were the case then it casts serious doubt on your views regarding John’s 4-5 year hiatus. He was still writing great music up to the end and would have continued to do so, depression or not. x.
@@paultaylor4647
Apologies you said the “first” album. I misread and agree👌. However I still stand by the other points.x
He really was a down to earth guy even with all the fame and fortune...
oh yeah? 15:45-16:40
@@Bella-nt7ec , One thing that gets me is that Sean Lennon was only five years old when his father, John Lennon, died. However, John Lennon, in interview, talked like Sean was more like a teenager and really knew what was going on. How could that possible? I barely remember anything I did at the age of 5 let alone what was going on with the adults around me.
Ringo and George were too. The jury is still out on Paul
Stop calling yourself that
@@rokridge Hey! I got an idea...You stop calling yourself @rokridge! Stop being an idiot! Take your medication today!
An absolute shame that this interview was not also recorded on film :·(
Hard to believe; gone for 41 years and about 10 weeks after this interview. So miss JL and what he would have thought about this world now.
Come on he’s running the whole planet. He wasn’t assassinated he was sacrificed.
I wonder what he would have said about the world today.
This is what I like, he doesn't talk like a celebrity. He just seemed like a guy of his time and era. He also just happened to write stupidly good music.
Alot of fake people in the world. John Lennon was extremely real. He would also try to do good and whenever he did bad he would own up to it like a real man would.
John.took selfies of his bread! He truly was a genius and trendsetter.
we have so much to thank him for!
Never knew about this interview and am glad to have taken the time to sit and listen. What a brilliant, creative, cogitative man he was. He desperately wanted to change our world view. In that the future lies in coming together, working together to achieve universal peace, love and prosperity for all. His early death is a terrible tragedy.
A man robbed of his life in a senseless and mind-bending act of horrific violence; the world robbed of a great artist.
The world would be a different place if he had lived.
The obvious irony of it all is that he wrote, "Happiness is a Warm Gun", and through listening to SXM Beatles Channel that was actually 3 songs that he put together (check Wikipedia) to make it be what it is...I was a DJ at NIU and Double Fantasy had just been released I enjoyed it so much,....Lennon was back.... it's just so tragic and terrible I'll never forget the announcement on Monday Night Football....12/8/80
No one today can be so direct about themselves anymore! Amazing interview!
Lisa Robinson somehow got something more out of John than so many other interviews he gave in those last few months of his life, yes he certainly loved to talk but Lisa subtly steered him with quite direct questions at times which is why he gave something more. A very complex individual with an immense talent who gave so much of himself through his career with his band of brothers, no wonder he eventually withdrew as George did and live a more normal life. Unlike Paul & Ringo who to this day still love to be in the public eye and still love to entertain.
Interesting to hear him say that he only took a more firm direction in music when he was kicked out of art school, was never aware of that before.
His last public performance was when he was only thirty four….
He looks healthy in this picture. Evidently he was living a healthy life, and it shows.
No one is perfect, but it was gratifying to hear him being so happy and content at that point in his life after getting off the merry go round. I am so glad he and his mates have been part of my life in their wonderful musical expression.
To all the people trashing John-
I’m so glad I finally found a comment section where everyone is a perfect human , where everyone never did anything they regretted , especially when in their teens , twenties , thirties and so on. John did some not so nice things and as he grew even admitted it and tried to correct it.
He knew and admitted many times he fu**’d up. Unfortunately he died somewhat young and never got to ‘fix’ the wrongs he committed. But he was trying. Like most of us do . He had an unfinished life- so to judge him is ignorant and arrogant. I hope no one you guys know will judge you that unfairly if you should die before a ripe old age. But oh yeah I forgot - all of you passing judgment already have a perfect life and relationships.
Congrats - all you highly evolved humans.
Nice. I wonder what his son Julian thought about how John wanted to correct things after 1975. How many times did John look after Julian? How much time did he spend together with his first son in that period?
Dawn
Love your insightful words! Very right
Love the man
I had never heard this interview before and it’s fantastic listening to this genius where covers so much material he’d never discussed before. I so miss him.
I met Lisa Robinson in the mid-90s and she was a fascinating character. She told me stories about John, Paul, Yoko and Linda that few people know and I would never repeat.
Well then you shouldn't have said that to begin with, coz now you made us curious 😑
Ah go on tell us😁
@@carolinekavanagh5371 If true, it really does not make Linda McCartney look good. She has a lot of admirers and, if true, it would be disappointing. If not, then it was be disparaging. I should have never posted my comment. Bad move on my part.
@@belmontdwl don't be too hard on yourself. You didn't divulge anything. No harm done. I was just kidding. 😊
@@belmontdwlThere was a lot of money at stake and that makes most people crazy. Plus her father was one of the money lovers
Bless you, John. We miss you
Happiness is a warm armpit.
This dude was DEEP!
Craftsmanship.....artistic purpose. He knew both and had a preference. Glad to hear that.
And you did express your self. When you wrote sang and spoke fab interview and thanks for the art and that great sense of humour
so nice to hear John's voice again....
We miss you so much, Maestro.
Loved this relaxed John ❤interview. Great interviewer as well. His life was going so well right before he was killed. Makes me sad and angry that his life was cut short. Thanks for putting this on TH-cam
Listening to John in this interview, I never cease to marvel at how torn, unsatisfied and aimless he was.
John & Yoko lived a few blocks from me. They were 2 of the nicest people I've ever met. They would chat with me every time we met.
I'am a huge Beatle fan . Is weird he was killed in two months later. May rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wow! There's quite a lot of envious people reading your comment. Me included! ❤👌😊
that's really great!
How nice that is, what a wonderful memory. I remember going to NYC and the Dakota after and the scene is still embedded in my mind, the mountain of flowers at the gates. Can’t believe it will be 41 yrs.
@@petef7323 WOW!!!, How lucky you were. I'm envious, but glad that you shared your experience with us Lennon fans. 😎💕💙
I listened to may pangs interviewers and even John's words during this " lost weekend" and it's a much different story. He seemed very happy... Spending time in LA with friends and May Pang even spending time with his old band mates George, Ringo...even Paul on different occasions
John was a contradiction. His story varied depending on where he was in his life. His beautiful mind!
He had to spin it as having been a bad time in his life or Yoko would give him pure hell for it. You wouldn't understand unless you had to live with her. Listen to nearly everyone who's even had to personally deal with her before she met John, during their marriage or since he passed away. I get that she needed a great deal of strength to exist as a professional woman in a man's world...but she went above and beyond, and anyone who tried to calm the storm, got struck by lightning bolts.
It was just the elaborate PR spin that Yoko insisted he tell. Like that they tried for a baby that year and went to a doctor and whatnot. Meanwhile, he had his hypnotism weekend in February and eight months later Sean was born. You do the math. Yoko timed that weekend to get pregnant, or perhaps she already was pregnant by someone else. Oddly if John and Yoko were to die the guardian would have been Sam Green, her lover during the time John was with May. Anyway, just to say, NOTHING involving Yoko can be taken at face value.
That's true, but to be fair, John had some pretty excessive behavior going on, at the time. Too much booze and coke and, on occasion, seemed to terrorize poor May. I love John, but he was out of control, at times, in L.A.
I do think it was great that he got to hang out with Ringo, Harry, Moon, etc..Man, that must've been one helluva party scene. Unfortunately, Keith didn't make it out alive, and Nilsson barely did, only to die relatively young later on. Ringo got sober and that's cool beans, baby. Anyway, I think John did well to get out of that scene, as 'fun' as it was, at times. Cheers.
“If i were dead they wouldn’t be mad at me” - what a bizarre thing to say actually crazy how in tune this guy was RIP johnny
What Absolute Solid Priceless moments with John. I have never heard this before. I Love this. So wonderful.
Being from New York I get so emotional still. One of those emotions that comes back to visit now and then. It was a very sad time for a while with alot of non-stop news coverage. Btw If your in NY and you haven't been to Strawberry Fields... It's a must! The entrance is by the Dakota.
Thought strawberry fields was in Liverpool ?
@@garyhillman4993 It is. she is talking about the one in New York, Central Park.
Probably the most relaxed chilled out interview of John I’ve ever heard. He seems very happy with his lot and being a stay at home Dad and family man, he loves every beautiful moment with Sean. It’s a shame he couldn’t do the same with Julian but he was constantly touring in the 60’s and his marriage to Cyn broke down but he had Julian visit many times in the 70’s. Well worth listening to, it’s a great interview she just lets John talk and it flows 😊
he didn't seem to realise that going on about Sean must have hurt Julian so much
@@marcokitehe was answering questions being asked. If Lisa brought up Julian I’m sure he would’ve answered those. He had regret over how he treated Julian.
That’s the problem when you’re famous, people always want a slice of you. I don’t blame him for saying I’m gonna do what I want to do, he did more than enough for rock n roll and would of probably done more. A very interesting personality who was a genius at song writing. I couldn’t believe it the day he died. 🙁
He didnt die...he was murdered.
@@mikeminno5956 yes I’m fully aware what happened.
@scaryharry magaslayer CIA and Mossad.
@scaryharry magaslayer Anyone else you've forgotten? Such bollocks, really.
@@traceya9615 😎🎸🕊🐧
I enjoyed listening how comfortable John sounds...I totally understand his point in finally getting chance to settle down and be a proper father...I once worked full time during the day and worked at a baseball stadium on the ground crew and at a major concert theater venue...my personal time was nil and I was always in the publics eye...things at home were collecting and being buried ...eat, go to work, then work a game or a concert almost daily...after games I'd have many beers with the guys to relax...this was for 29 yrs...I love being warm and at peace, and alone with my girl and dogs and grand kids now ...I too was denied proper time with my son...he's now a father of 3 and I am happy for him. John Lennon did well after the Beatles, thanks to him being a Beatle...!!
It’s strange I guess others must be the same but, how can I be so rapt in his creativity singing playing but also his speaking voice is so unique and special.
Listening to this interview 9/24/1980 breaks my heart. R.I.P. DEAR JOHN 🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢😢
It's hard to imagine but as late as December 1980 John was still with us; still making music and walking around New York. What a waste of a great man.
I'm 40 now, I know John was one of the most prolific musician writers and his partnership with Paul something to admire.
Personally I believe July 6 should be an international Holiday/Celebration Day, to commemorate July 6, 1957 the day that John and Paul met. The world is a much better place for that.
Its so sad he was safe in a family cocoon for 5 years being a house husband and when he ventured out almost against his will ,and his sons , he was shot. Next to Kennedys assassination it is the most shocking of my 70 years.
My uncle always told me the revolution started with JFK and died with Lennon. R.I.P (RETURN IF POSSIBLE)
He was kept in the house by the control freak named Yoko; she saw how quickly John reconnected with Paul and Julian in 1975 so she suddenly got pregnant and wham, he stays home for 5 years
@@misterbuttersworth9904 He cheated on her multiple times and went on drug benders with Nilsson at the time. He says it in this interview even... If you were in her position what would you do? She didn't force him to stay at home, he chose to do it. There are many interviews where John regrets what he did to Yoko, and whether or not you can see it, they both adored each other. He spent time talking to Paul because Yoko missed him and Paul was there primarily to patch up the toxic rut he got himself into.
Reminds me of Roy Harper, or maybe Roy reminds me of John, when they talk.
@@misterbuttersworth9904 i don't think that is actually true.
Thanks for posting.
I will only say John always gave a straight forward interview. No bull came out of him. Honest John! I still miss you!
Eh, he was good at appearing that way, but he admitted to lying and being manipulative in interviews - and he often said things out of spite more than reality. His treatment of Paul was unforgivable. But he was indeed a tremendous artist and the world is poorer for his absence.
He spewed huge bullshit during the Lennon Remembers interview and admitted as much later. He even says DURING that interview that if you ask him the same questions an hour later he might answer differently.
@@SAK1855 Unforgivable by you perhaps, but not by the one who matters; Paul.
@@Chinachik We don't know what Paul really thinks when he's not playing the nice guy doing interviews with thumbs aloft. But yes, Paul probably loved John enough to forgive him -- and it's something he probably had to do for himself more than for John.
@@SAK1855 I’m simply saying that just because you consider John’s treatment of Paul unforgivable yourself, it’s no indication that Paul feels the same. That’s the only fact here. The rest is all hearsay, even from the guys themselves.
John Lennon really changed his life . Raised Sean ,was ready too do exciting things including
touring . He hinted at that in his final Rolling Stone interview and his last interview period the day before his assassination ! So sad RIP John
raised Sean, what about poor Julian?
Thanks so much for posting this 🙏🏻💜
Creativity comes from the universe, John expresses that perfectly when he says it’s like a watching someone else write the song.
Much like Jeff Buckley, his soul wasn’t meant to be in this 3rd density for long. Long enough to change the world with his music but like true star seeds, their time is limited here before they are called back home. Not trying to sound all new age’y or anything but that’s just what feels right to me.
Miss you buddy, I know you’re home with your true family now 💜💜💜
Never heard THIS INTERVIEW- thanks!!
Great interview ...Lisa Robinson had fabulous access to all the biggest stars.
16:57 Oh John it's hard to knew which'll come in the end but his musics and legacy's still goes on
A lot of you call him a genius or even a “God” . I wouldn’t go that far and neither would he ,but he was talented and he definitely had a gift with songs . He even said in one interview that genius’s don’t end up on records . . I was eight years old when he was killed . It was the second celebrity death after Elvis that was part of my childhood . If you lived in those days . It hits you differently. It was a different time back then . My real hero is my father who passed during the pandemic. When I was going through a rough time . Who knew I would come back to Lennon’s music to help with comfort and therapy . I always thought . What would Lennon be like if he had lived today ? Especially with war going on ? Would he still be with yoko ? Would he do a project with Julian and would there be a possible Beatles tour in the works ? Sometimes people die young through illness and tragedy and they leave us with the what ifs . I miss him as a female fan in her younger 50’s now , but I’m glad he’s timeless and we have his music he left . I don’t think he’s prefect . He’s a man , he’s a human .He was entering his 40’s by the time he was killed . His birthday is the same month as mine . His on the 9th and mine on the 29th . . His maturity was showing in some ways .We only wish we could’ve seen what he would’ve accomplished at 80 + if he was still here with us . Thank you for sharing this interview.
Very well said
George Harrison seemed the least affected by the Beatles break up.
He just made the solo years seem so natural.
For George, life’s events were experienced differently after becoming learned in Hindu philosophy and practice. He saw, and lived life with a deeper understanding. Did the same things, but not with the same attachment, nor according them any more importance than they warranted.
George seemed tormented to me
Paul & Ringo were quite happy for The Beatles to continue. John wanted out to be "John & Yoko" not a "Beatle" anymore. George was was sick of only getting 2 songs per Beatles album and being a side man for Paul. He had the most to gain by leaving The Beatles.
@@69birdboy unfortunately, for him, he had a huge musical grudge and resentment of Paul. Personally they got on fine. In the studio not so much, at least on George’s part.
@@69birdboysame here
Thanks for posting this!
He was one complex individual.
Like most of us.
Just a man with a talent..self obsessed
@@69birdboy He was a bit more than 'just a man with talent' in fairness.
@@johnmc3862 no not really...just a normal fellow. I know people extremely talented in one or two aspects of their life and they suffer or those around suffer from other deficits..don't get me wrong. Talented bunch. Just people tho
5% Talent, 95% hard work. He is not aware of it since he loves what he does and it does not feel like work. But the man is totally self absorbed, dont call anyone, hardly a mention of Julian the list could be made long.
It's a real nice interview she had with him. What a horrible tradgety that happens not to long after. It was also a real tradgety when Elvis passed away in 1977 but at least he died at his own hands in a little more peaceful way . It was very sad when both of these great ledgens passed away .
We love that JL took pictures of food he made. He was way ahead of Social Media.
Great excerpt interview. I am fairly certain I have heard this before, but had forgotten about it, thanks for posting!
Love hearing his voice and his interview. The only thing that saddens me is he never mentioned Julian, his first born son.
He did not mention Julian directly but spoke clearly of family, as the most important thing he was thinking about, when he was returning from Hamburg to Liverpool alone by train. And at that time Cinthia was already part of his life (and his family).
He was a terrible father to Julian.
@@ohdear2001 He knew he had failed Julian and seemed to have begun building bridges and making amends when he was murdered.
@@hirdy6 So true. Some people are so judgmental about him, due to his celebrity, that they forget he was simply human. An extremely gifted and famous human swept up into a lifestyle and circumstances of it that very few can relate to, no less. He wasn't just a guy who did music for a living, but being forced to "Beatle" in his early adult years and didn't get the free time to bond with a new wife and son. He was out touring and performing, under strict contract, mind, from 1961 through 1966, and by the time he was done with that part of his career, his relationship with Cyn was suffering and he didn't even really know Julian, unfortunately. He regretted not having been able to establish a relationship with Julian like Yoko allowed him to stay home and do with Sean, so yes, he was trying to amend that and reconcile with his oldest son when his life was cut short. His not having had a relationship with Julian is pretty much down to the fault of, not only the demands of being a Beatle, but his assassination by that so-called Beatles "fan" ...so I guess it can be surmised that Beatledom not only took him away from Julian once, or twice...but three times, the third very tragic and final.
That said, hopefully the majority of us live long enough to reflect on our regrets in life and try to at least reform them and ourselves by doing better as we mature and grow older. John was in the process, but never really got the chance to fully become who he wanted to be. If any lesson can be learned or taken from his life, it's to treat each day like it's our last and work, day by day, hour by hour, on those things we want to change or better about ourselves.
What’s worse is he actually was starting to form a relationship with Julian at this time. They were talking on the phone a lot
Thanks for posting. I've never heard this.
You are welcome. I found this on Utube. There are many Beatles videos together and individually.
Great interview. Thanks for sharing
It's so odd to hear him say so matter of factly that he was so miserable during his separation from Yoko. He was obviously inspired enough to record Walls and Bridges, which is excellent and his time with May Pang was such a social time for him. He was so accessible to others for the first time in years ... it just doesn't add up. He did sound content in this interview though which is nice to hear.
Unfortunately John was a little up his own rear end at times! You don’t have to suspend your whole life when you have children.Paul had three children who appear to be very well brought up,very well adjusted and “ normal”(whatever that is!) and he carried on a highly successful career.I suspect a lot of the househusband stuff is bullshit,I believe John was probably depressed during a lot of his last five years.Lastly,I loved him but if a friend didn’t return my calls he could go f**k himself lol! “Self involved” my arse,it’s just rude!
@@paultaylor4647 he was tired of all this fake world of celebrity. At that point, he was a completely different man…
@@paultaylor4647 The “househusband” stuff was crap. He had staff to do everything for him.
@@claresherman2278 So you were there, were you. What were you, his official bread taster.
At one point or another John must have characterized virtually every time in his life as painful and miserable. He often described the Get Back sessions in those terms but the original footage in Peter Jacksons film tells a completely different story. He said similar things about touring, making films and just about every other aspect of being a Beatle. To many of his fans, this was seen as unflinching honesty but I don't see it that way. I'm not saying he wasn't unhappy. I think it's pretty obvious that John continually struggled to find any kind of happiness, security and contentment. But in his zeal to tear down what he saw as myths, he often constructed new ones. Were these experiences and relationships really so horrible?
Was it really just so much pain and suffering? The answer is both yes and no. And that actually is a universal truth that everyone can relate to.
In May Pang's book, John told her that for the publicity interview for Double Fantasy, he would have to paint the lost weekend as a horrible time in his life and he apologised to her for that.
@Tanith Jackson Correct on many counts. 1974 was probably the last year that the real John Lennon existed.
It's cruel John doesnt even mention May....very weak and insecure guy ...Just following Yoko instructions.....
Exactly, not to mention it was the first time John and Paul played together since the split;
Yoko Was not having any of that so she suddenly gets pregnant and now has her real
Hooks in John for Life
@@mariomantero5531 Yoko Ono is a narcissist and many people hate it when I say John was the victim of a narcissist but all the signs are there. People who have been roped in and held onto by narcs will understand exactly what I mean. They're ruthless, predatory individuals who feed on the insecurities of their prey.
We'll, who knows, how he was feeling, not everything is so cut and dried. There are contradictions in the way people feel and behave, and also their memory.
always and forever the coolest!R.I.P, John
This is the best John Lennon interview I've heard. Thank you so much for the upload. Tony Leics Uk )
Wow, what an interview. I didn't know he played acordion when he was a kid...and his honesty about difficulties to write a song!
What a great guy, wonderful, wonderful.
Thanks, an extraordinary document
So that's how strawberry fields was written. It's an absolute master piece that influenced grunge more than any other song. I was 10 years old when it came out and I listened to it so much that I was taken to a psychiatrist.
Gotta ask which songs did SFF influence grungewise?
Personally i think its the best song from the best band ever. It’s influenced everyone who has heard it since
@@ajbianchi85 a lot of people thought it was downright looney in 1966. But it definitely set the trend for years to come. I would lye down beside the console stereo with my ear pressed against the speaker. I couldn't get enough of it and my parents really did take me to a shrink.
@@sturdeehouse almost every song kurt Cobain wrote. That's straight from him not me.
My sister said she had to take a day off from school cause she couldn’t stop listening to I am the walrus. I used listened to the last 3 tracks of Ok Computer to fall asleep every night when I was a teen. Its not uncommon to find comfort in music and get addicted to it
amazing interview thanks
Wow! Sheer Gold! I miss you so much John!!! RIP Lennie
Listening this makes me wish I could go back in time and hug John round the shoulders and say, look man folks love you, relax a bit, give yourself a break, love your family, nobody wants to harm you. But there’s always that nitwit with a Saturday nite special
John was a street fighting man. A man who espoused peace, he was capable of reducing anybody to ash with a few words. That warrior energy with his whiplash tongue he transformed from a harsh nature to a more loving soul. He went from taking on the world to being a doting father. The beautiful thing is the same tough love in his music he used being a dedicated father. For those of us who had rocky relationships with their fathers, seeing someone aspire to be a great dad is tremendously endearing-and worthy of deep respect.
Unless you are Julian
@@RawDaDa - I have a feeling he must have wanted to do better. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be a parent and a Beatle at the same time. At least I say give the man credit for getting things better the 2nd time around. But yea, Julian has a right to be angry I guess.
@@owenwilberforce6138 I do not know if Julian is angry or not, but I was only responding to John boasting about what a great father he is, when he essentially abandoned his first wife and child. That's all I was saying. I can't judge anyone, as I have faults myself, but if you go on a public interview, you reveal all, or you will be considered a hypocrite.
@@RawDaDa -I have seen Julian interviewed and he was hurt by John’s absence in his life. I had a dad who never once really made amends for the pain he caused not just me but many others. If someone like John was hard on others, I have to think back to his unstable childhood. The fact that his mother really didn’t raise him but his grandmother. The fact that he had no father and then as his mother was beginning to acknowledge him she died. He had literally no one to guide him but his street smarts. If nothing else, John rose above his dark side and did way better in the last five years of his life. For that, he deserves credit. He settled down and lived peacefully and unafraid to be in public, much to his sad end. I believe he made the grittiest music of the Beatles and he overcame so much, it should be duly noted.
Well said
Interesting interview. Never heard it before.
Great interview.
What a great guy been through a lot of trauma he was a child they always say only the good die young RIP John
Great interview, I thought that I had heard them all.
So great to hear him talk about inspiration for music coming from outside.
I only realized … 50 years later…Yoko appeared on stage with a sanitary napkin on her head. It was a profane statement about the profanity of war in South East Asia. The news of the world chattered more about the profanity of a tampax. And not the sick profanity of the war
🙏🙏🙏 rest in peace John 🙏🙏🙏
This is amazing, thanks so much.
Great interview. I relate to how he was feeling
Sean was lucky to have his father so close to him for the first years . Mostly kids of musicians never see their parents , but John knew what it was like to be without a secure family life . For me john was the Beatles
You can bring up your children properly and be a successful musician too! Look at Paul,his children are all well brought up and down to earth and he kept his career going successfully.John was great,I loved him but he was slightly up his own ass! That “I never call anyone because I’m self involved” What the hell does that mean? That basically means you’re selfish! If the tragedy hadn’t happened I think John would maybe have done a tour and a better album because,to be honest,Double Fantasy,although it had a few good songs,was a bit mediocre.All in all,he was a great guy,God bless ya Johnny!
But unfortunately Julian wasn't that lucky.
@@paultaylor4647 I translated self-involved to battling depression. As a fellow sufferer, I got that immediately.
@@Turtledove2009 Yes,I think he probably he was depressed during this period of his life.Although,he said he never called anyone even when he was young( bet his girlfriends were pleased!) so maybe he had large periods of depression during his whole life.
Yes. But, unfortunately that was all taken away from him. When he 5 yrs old. And that can that be hard. But all credit to Sean. He's done really well for himself.
Lean, Happy and in the Prime of Life.
The last 30 seconds is really difficult to listen to when John talks about how he will be remembered after his death.
Honest , raw and funny . So funny when he quoted Sean saying “ you do t do anything , you just sit there “ 😂😂. Bless 🙏🏼
Love this, simply because yoko is not there to butt in and it's just John, not a perfect man but who is. Legend
i wish he had a bit more time for Julian but he's still a saint in my eyes. I love each of them.
Julian was at the Dakota a lot from 73 to 79. John wanted him to visit.
absolutely! me too!
@@keithhyttinen8275 It was May Pang who encouraged John to see Julian...
@@keithhyttinen8275 No he wasn't and according to Julian he was attacked by John for his smile or laugh! I don't think he was much of a father to either one! He's putting on a show to promote his album! Great artist he was! Not a great human being!
@@keithhyttinen8275 Julian says that’s not the case. John was a cold and absent parent to him.
This must tear his other son’s heart to shreds. It’s like he didn’t exist.
One kid lived with him full time so of course he will share more memories of that kid
When listening to him speaking about his relationship with Sean, I can't help but think, so sadly, about the effect of his dad suddenly being gone forever must have had on him.