Yeah there was a weird dynamic where yoko was the mother/masculine figure in the relationship which John was attracted to but that made him lose his power and authenticity. He needed someone to lead since he lost his mom in his youth. May was good for him but isn’t that life we are usually attracted to whose not good for us til we learn ? Unfortunately he didn’t get the chance to learn that
This is such a nice, calm, and chill interview, like we’re in the studio with them as they’re having a nice little conversation. I’m one of billions to say this but we were robbed of so much great music when we lost John.
Great interview and it’s amazing to hear how lively Lennon sounds here. He sounds excited and interesting. He was definitely a handful. I can barely keep up with him. He was sharp and witty. You better bring your A Game if you’re talking to Lennon. Or else he’ll run circles around you. Very bright guy.
Oh dear how much I connect with this man is outtawordly and I'm sure I'm not the only, there's something about him goes beyond his talents, aura... John Lennon can never be discribed. Eternal s2
Lennon always seemed happier when he wasn’t with Yoko. He was more creative,he hung out with his peers more and seemed much more upbeat than when he was with that witch.
Nowadays it almost seems surreal to have John Lennon in your studio booth for a chat. Such an icon. Can't remember how it was before I became aware of him and the Beatles (born 1971).
Same here. Also born in 71. I barely remember the sadness everyone felt when he was taken from us. I only really started to appreciate him and the Beatles beginning in 1984. Now im steeped in Beatle fascination and appreciation. Huge, huge loss.
Hey Mattias - agreed. His name is "Big Daddy" Tom Donahue. He promoted the Beatles San Francisco shows 1964/65 at the Cow Palace and their final concert in Candlestick Park 1966. He had a good relationship with the Beatles, and it shows in this interview.
So glad i got to be alive and aware of him when he was alive. Aside from being the best singer so gwriter ever - he was so positive - a real humanitarian - i sure miss him.
Beyond his obvious abilities, talents, ...I listen because he's F Ng REAL. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT WAS DIFFICULT ON SOME LEVEL FOR HIM TO BE F****** REAL ON A FAKE F****** WORLD. 🎉
This is what it's like to listen to a intellectual so first state of mind is that every thing has no and no end even in your mind second every thing lives forever
Bloody hell who is this- LOST weekend? The bloody FOUND weekend more like- I can't believe this is the same 'oh oh sorry Yoko, please Yoko, I didn't mean ...." guy bleating on for the rest of the 70s and late 60s. Incredible- he sounds like a normal human being- all he needed to do next was find the airport and look for 'Heatjrow/Gatwick.'
Lennon even up to his death was well informed about what was going on musically. The Beatles had seen The Move live when they first came out and for a time gave The Who a run their money for auto destruction.
To hear a complete version of this and another rare one, check out Scoop Nisker's interview with him in the new book I compiled (listen via QR code) THE JIVE 95:!
Nice and clear interview. John was at his best. Tom Donahue is the interviewer. Unfortunately Tom passed away a little over a year after this interview at the age of 46.
Any interview when he is away from Yuko is an interview that is how John really felt about things. It's funny to hear now how the early FM "Jocks" were so laid back and trying to be hip. Big Daddy Tom has to be who Quincy in Almost Famous was based on.
Another copy paste response, get over it Yoko was his woman, she's kept John's legacy alive respectfully without pimping it out. I'm the biggest Beatles fan I know but Beatles were over, at least for a while.
For lots more about Donahue (the hippest hippie of them all), check out the new book about the station he founded: THE JIVE 95. I worked there and compiled the stories re Big Daddy and so many other freaks and heads who made up the beloved Jivers!
Yes, SF! And to hear a complete version of this and another rare one w KSAN's Scoop Nisker's checkout new book I compiled about working there: THE JIVE 95!
John is always so much better when Yoko isn’t present. He just comes relaxed, nice normal bloke explaining his music.
yep this was the May Pang time 😀
Yeah there was a weird dynamic where yoko was the mother/masculine figure in the relationship which John was attracted to but that made him lose his power and authenticity. He needed someone to lead since he lost his mom in his youth. May was good for him but isn’t that life we are usually attracted to whose not good for us til we learn ? Unfortunately he didn’t get the chance to learn that
This is such a nice, calm, and chill interview, like we’re in the studio with them as they’re having a nice little conversation.
I’m one of billions to say this but we were robbed of so much great music when we lost John.
Yes, agree through and through. At least we have all he meant and still means to us (musicans and fans).
And a kick ass person.
Great interview and it’s amazing to hear how lively Lennon sounds here. He sounds excited and interesting. He was definitely a handful. I can barely keep up with him.
He was sharp and witty. You better bring your A Game if you’re talking to Lennon. Or else he’ll run circles around you.
Very bright guy.
Oh dear how much I connect with this man is outtawordly and I'm sure I'm not the only, there's something about him goes beyond his talents, aura... John Lennon can never be discribed. Eternal s2
Lennon always seemed happier when he wasn’t with Yoko.
He was more creative,he hung out with his peers more and seemed much more upbeat than when he was with that witch.
I was so excited to buy Double Fantasy when it came out and had looked forward to growing old along with him. A devastating loss.
weirdo
His comeback was amazing...
Nowadays it almost seems surreal to have John Lennon in your studio booth for a chat. Such an icon. Can't remember how it was before I became aware of him and the Beatles (born 1971).
Same here. Also born in 71. I barely remember the sadness everyone felt when he was taken from us. I only really started to appreciate him and the Beatles beginning in 1984. Now im steeped in Beatle fascination and appreciation. Huge, huge loss.
I've never heard John speak clearly in an interview. Great!
Great interview, the interviewer did a fantastic Job.. Lennon relaxed and happy
Away from Yoko...he had his best year in '74. It was a "Renaissance weekend" for John, not a lost one....shame. What might have been.........
Hey Mattias - agreed. His name is "Big Daddy" Tom Donahue. He promoted the Beatles San Francisco shows 1964/65 at the Cow Palace and their final concert in Candlestick Park 1966. He had a good relationship with the Beatles, and it shows in this interview.
Sadly, Tom Donahue who did the interview passed away about 6 months later (heart attack @ age 46).
So glad i got to be alive and aware of him when he was alive. Aside from being the best singer so gwriter ever - he was so positive - a real humanitarian - i sure miss him.
Beyond his obvious abilities, talents, ...I listen because he's
F Ng REAL.
I WOULD IMAGINE THAT WAS DIFFICULT ON SOME LEVEL FOR HIM TO BE F****** REAL ON A FAKE F****** WORLD.
🎉
This is gold for Lennon fans, thanks for posting 👍
I've heard so many things through the years - and this was FANTASTIC!
This is what it's like to listen to a intellectual so first state of mind is that every thing has no and no end even in your mind second every thing lives forever
Bloody hell who is this- LOST weekend? The bloody FOUND weekend more like- I can't believe this is the same 'oh oh sorry Yoko, please Yoko, I didn't mean ...." guy bleating on for the rest of the 70s and late 60s. Incredible- he sounds like a normal human being- all he needed to do next was find the airport and look for 'Heatjrow/Gatwick.'
@Xarhtna sure
Would have saved his life, too. Damn, what could have been...
Or, perhaps go to Ireland, where he said he wanted to live, someday. 'In a cottage by the sea...'What a freaking loss.
And take May with him.
Lennon even up to his death was well informed about what was going on musically. The Beatles had seen The Move live when they first came out and for a time gave The Who a run their money for auto destruction.
FINALLY an interview I hadn’t yet heard from this most-fascinating period of Lennon’s life…
To hear a complete version of this and another rare one, check out Scoop Nisker's interview with him in the new book I compiled (listen via QR code) THE JIVE 95:!
Funny that this was the period when John was away from yoko and he sounds pretty stable and happy.
so good to hear him again
Great interview a fabulous pictures
"This is Tom Donahue...and I'm eating lit cigarettes."
hahahaha!!! That must be why they called KSAN "THE JIVE 95!"
He died about a year after this interview of a heart attack. Not a shock really.
Love John, but that interviewer's voice was something else! Deeper than deep space...
u have to have been smokin something deep to write that comment
Nice and clear interview. John was at his best. Tom Donahue is the interviewer. Unfortunately Tom passed away a little over a year after this interview at the age of 46.
I ☮️that he loved Bob Marley 💟☮️
Any interview when he is away from Yuko is an interview that is how John really felt about things. It's funny to hear now how the early FM "Jocks" were so laid back and trying to be hip. Big Daddy Tom has to be who Quincy in Almost Famous was based on.
LOL 😆😆😆 I'm w/ ya.
Another copy paste response, get over it Yoko was his woman, she's kept John's legacy alive respectfully without pimping it out. I'm the biggest Beatles fan I know but Beatles were over, at least for a while.
For lots more about Donahue (the hippest hippie of them all), check out the new book about the station he founded: THE JIVE 95. I worked there and compiled the stories re Big Daddy and so many other freaks and heads who made up the beloved Jivers!
When Rock Radio, and Radio I. General was great & relevant. Pitty the people now who never will experienced this that us older folks did
3:40 damn, and 9 December was also the first day John wouldn’t get to experience :(
It was actually December 9 in England when JL died in NYC.
Lovely interview - thank you
Thanks for posting this!
good old KSAN, the hipper than thou San Francisco radio station
Yes, revolutionary KSAN with the great Tom Donahue. I remember listening to this interview- don’t think it was live but replayed the next day or so.
@@silva7493 Terry McGovern and Richard Gossett
@@gerrydooley951 Thanks!
KSAN! The soundtrack of my formative years.
@@silva7493 No Jive!
Amazing interview.
are u sure?
@@drssexy2142 I've got news for you all, the walrus was Paul, and the pony was Yoko.
Day after I was born…
ooooo happy late birthday then lol
What a brilliant cool man. Massive loss for humanity
KSAN FM, If I remember
Was located in
San Francisco back then
Perhaps another one
Somewhere else?
Yes, SF! And to hear a complete version of this and another rare one w KSAN's Scoop Nisker's checkout new book I compiled about working there: THE JIVE 95!
The DJ, Tom Donahue died the following year
🕊💗💗🎶🎶🕊
1974
Whenever I see that name ‘KSAN’, I’m sure that was the name of the sanitation company that did the toilets at Woodstock.
Port o san
I know a woman who can only pronounce it "Khe Sanh" as in Vietnam.
This is when Lennon was nicer.
What classic cost $75,000 to make?
WhiteCamry The classic they’re discussing is River Deep, Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner produced by Spector
@@Redhotshawntexas the cost was well worth it. It's such a brilliant track!
What song is John referring to at the beginning regarding Ringo?
"I'm the Greatest "
The only post Beatles track that included John, George and Ringo.