I met and chatted with John Lennon in L.A. in the early 70's during one of his splits from Yoko...John was a Gentleman & a friend & I miss him very much
We chatted about the Beatles for a bit & how I'd been a fan....we chatted about little things....not anything spectacular, we drank coffee together & went our separate ways...he was a good man
Bullshit 😂 John Lennon and the rest of the Beatles had very little time for their fans especially during the end/post split. No way he sat and chatted and had coffee with someone he just met, especially a fan.
As a 16 year old, i used to get into the Cavern and watch John, Paul, George and Pete play the lunchtime sessions and just knew they would be big....didnt realise just how big. Im now 79 and visited the Dakota for the 1st time last year and broke my heart. I didnt feel embarrassed at people looking at my tears, it was so emotional for me as ive loved this guy for over 63 years and will love him til I pass. R.I.P J.W.L ❤
@andydixon2980 hi Andy I have so many memories. The band used to stop for a break and while we all queued up for pop and ready salted crisps, they would piss off to the grapes then returned slightly inebriated lol. They had an aura that no other had. I was at the lunchtime session Mr Epstein was there to see them for the 1st time and Mr Lennon basically ridiculed him to an inch of his life and Mr Epstein took it with good heart. That's what won him over. The 1st session Ringo took over, certainly wasn't the way the press portrayed it. There was no protests, no fighting. When they came onto the stage, John announced they had changed their drummer. We all knew who Ringo was so he didn't née an introduction. The crowd were quiet then they kicked off with I saw her standing there....that was it. I also loved The Searchers too. In later years, I became good friends with John McNally and then Bill Harry. I have lots and lots of stories, I could reminisce for days.
I worked with a gentleman that used to be a New York cop. We talked about Dec 8 1980 and he told me he was one of the officers who responded to the call. He said when he got there and found out who it was that he broke down into tears when he got home.
I can't even begin to tell you what I went through. I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and my father was a DJ who helped them to stardom in our little town. I bought a bottle of Southern comfort and stayed drunk (with no sleep) for three days, until I finally passed out from exhaustion.
I recorded in the old Hit Factory at 353 West 48th in the 80s. It had the same outboard gear and mics that were used on Double Fantasy. One of the big memories was the first time we got into the elevator to go to A6 where the studio was. When we entered we could see where many musicians had scratched their names into the walls. And when the metal doors closed the two doors made a heart, half on each side. One side said John and the other Yoko. We all just looked at each other. There are many stories from that experience.
A big memory for me. It broke my heart. John Lennon tried to just live among the people like one of them. Thanks, Adam, for doing your vlog on John Lennon. R.I.P John 😢
The Dakota is so iconic and it never fails to impress. The first time I went to NYC one of my friends made a point of visiting the Dakota before we did anything else in the city. I can relate to the "heaviness" Jay was experiencing while you guys were standing there. Just being there is so much more powerful in real life.
@@patgalvez4563good, but what's that got to do with this vlog featuring John Lennon? I shook the hand that shook the hand that shook the hand of Little Richard, n cried when he passed, but there's a time n place to mention stuff n unfortunately u have not nailed it! Lol
Adam, the Dakota is my favorite NYC apartment building by far that I've personally worked in. I've worked in Lauren Bacall's apartment, Leonard Bernstein's apartment, and a few others. Yoko Ono used to own the entire 7th floor (or at least every apartment on the 7th floor). And she has recently listed those apartments for sale since she's moved to upstate NY. Just a fabulous building, besides the negative things that have happened there over the years. The architecture is over the top inside - for example, I've never seen door hinges on such a massive scale - some of them are over a foot tall. 3 foot wide walls, 15 foot high ceilings, etc. It's such an awesome building to see from the inside. Awesome video by the way!
I remember the December 8th and 9th very well. I put a rose in the gate on the 9th. Met Yoko and Sean there. BitterSweet memories. The Hit Factory where John recorded the overdubs to Yoko's Walking On Thin Ice on December 8th. Thanks for sharing your love for John. He was definitely a complicated man who wrote some incredible music.
@@TheDailyWoo yeah, very depressing feeling. Such a senseless act. Elton John wrote a nice song in reference to it called Empty Garden. If you haven't heard it, check it out sometime in your travels.
@@TheDailyWooAdam, those " cardboard thingies" that go around your coffee cup to mitigate the hotness is called a " sleeve" where I come from( Winnipeg) LOL! Where did u stay in NYC and did they have cockroaches or bed bugs there! NYC is supposed to b bad for that n rats too!
I was lucky enough to have shared some time with Lennon during his One - to - One Concert , and a more giving , kinder , musical genius , there wasn’t .... such a tragedy !! 😢
I got lucky enough to meet both you on 5th ave yesterday (I was the guy that lived in Orlando) and Oscar Isaac after his show on Friday. It was a cool experience after watching you for many years. Thanks for being kind 👍🏼
I still get teary-eyed thinking about this & seeing these pictures. I have always been a huge Beatles fan & am a huge fan of John Lennon's. I still remember this horrible night, when we lost a true icon, a true legend. My heart still goes out to Yoko Ono & his sons, Julian & Sean. RIP John Lennon 🙏🕯🕊💔😭🎶🎸 we will always love ❤️ you, cherish you & miss you forever.
I'm so glad you're having a great time in my city. You were near my office yesterday (when you were on 5th Ave), I wish I could have known. I'm glad you're finding us New Yorkers to be friendly and helpful. We will always give suggestions and directions whenever needed. I'm loving watching my home through your tourist eyes.
Adam, in regards to the Statue of Liberty, there are a few ways to do it… if you want to go up to the very top and the crown, you need to get a pass however it’s 4 months or more waiting to get one. If you want to go up the statue to the base of the pedestal, the waiting list is a few months. If you want to take ferry to the statue and grounds, you can go on the same day. Just keep that in mind the next time you come
I've been obsessed with the beatles since this year started, went back and rewatched all your beatle related videos over the years and glad to see a new one
🍏🖤 I was born in 1963, and literally raised on the Beatles. I even remember going with my dad to buy Sgt Pepper, coming home and playing with the cardboard cutouts. It’s still emotional for me to this day, recalling hearing on the news that he’d been killed. Of all people, why him. What a loss. @17:17 Last time I was in Strawberry Fields, people had left flowers on the Imagine mosaic, and I teared up a bit at the sight of a green apple. 💔R.I.P. John Lennon
Ditto. I was born in July63. My earliest memories in life were of the Beatles. In 1968 we lived in Los Angeles. My parents flew me to Puerto Rico to see my Grandparents, alone. That was a 7hr flight. I was a bit scared. When I got on the plane, the stewardess plugged in headphones & put it on the Beatles channel. I listened to the Beatles for the whole trip...For some reason the only song I vividly remember was "Love Love Me Do"... I was Beatles fan since then, I was 5. Then Dec 1980, I was 17, watching Monday Night Football ..."OMG, An unspeakable tragedy. John Lennon shot dead. Upper west hills NYC"... Howard Cosell's legendary voice informed me.. I was in unbelief, shock. One of those times in life you never forget... I have tons of Beatle story's from 5-60 yrs of age, but I'll spare you.. RIP Mr. Lennon RIP
I went to Central Park for John Lennon's memorial. I looked to my left and a 13 year old was crying, I then looked to my right and a lady in her 90s was also crying uncontrollably. That told me all I needed to know about how many people were going to miss John.(and still do.) Peace and love to ALL!!!
Huge John Lennon fan. I remember visiting their when I was a teenager and felt very moved. I often think of the impact John would be making in todays world. Side note: I am in NYC for work right now. I am keeping my eye out for the Woo.
Hi Adam, I am a huge fan of the FAB 4, and I want to thank you for this vlog today. I was devastated when he died and I think of him often! I'm glad you are having a good visit to NYC.
For whatever reason, not as much of a fan of the Beatles as John Lennon. But John Lennon touched me with his solo music in a way that I cannot define. This video means a lot to me, Adam!
I have seen NYC on TV shows and Movies but to see it through your camera is amazing. So many filming locations it is literally a giant location set everywhere you turn.
I'm from the city and now live an hour north. I haven't been able to get there for a few years due to health etc. , so I've enjoyed these videos. Last trip we took a walk around just to see different areas and had pizza... things like that. We usually take the kids to the museum of natural history.
Ohh my goodness it still hurts. I loved him I was a teenager in love now in my 60s my feelings still strong ,You woke them up. 😢😢😢😢 Thank you for this❤. 😢😢😢😢
Talking about New Yorkers while at the station reminded me of that scene with James Caan in Mickey Blue Eyes. Where the lady from the south is at the pay phone and she says "I dont know what people were talking about , everybody here in NY is so friendly" and right at that moment James Caan grabs her and moves her away from the phone and says "Go on, get the hell outta here" 😂😂
The killing of John Lennon was devastating. Frankly, as a fan this still hurts. Out of everyone, this one still makes my heart hurt. I think of him often and I was just a fan who loved what he stood for, peace.
Oh, Adam. This is a good one. Thank you. I remember the night well. I was watching Monday Night Football when Howard Cosell announced the tragedy worldwide. 😢
Loved this video! I'm a UK citizen in my 70s, who grew up with Beatles music and saw them live in the early 60s at the Royal Albert Hall in London (I was 10 at the time). It was something I've never forgotten. I would dearly love to visit NYC to see these places, but I guess I've left it too late now so your video was great to watch.
HEY ATW...YOW! I HAVE VIEWED SO MANY DOCUMENTARIES about Lennon's murder, but today's episode made it so real! I don't remember crying about it back then. Today...I cried. Thanks pal.
I grew up in Liverpool at the time, and even as a six-year-old - my friends and I could feel the local and national shockwaves of the news of John Lennon's death. It seemed to me that all the radio played for weeks was Lennon and Beatles.
Great. A strange Beatles movie link Is 'Rosemarys Baby' (1968) a character falls to their death at the entrance of the Dakota. A film that stars Mia Farrow. Who around that time ( before filming or probably after) joined the Beatles in India on their spiritual retreat. Other famous residents of the Dakota. Boris Karloff lived in the top left corner attic area for a while. and Lauren Bacall was there from the late 1950s for the rest of her life. about 3 floors up facing the park. Huge apartment.
I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. I had to sneak to watch them because my Mom said their hair was ridiculous! OMG!!!! Thank you so much for this video.
This by far my favorite video you did. It's on my bucket list to go to strawberry fields and see Imagine sign on the ground. Even though i was born after he died. I can sense how wonderful place it was and how he affected people's lives. I grew up loving the Beatles and now I'm introducing them to my kids. Thank you for all your videos. Especially my 9 year old loves watching them.
At 17 years old, I saw the Beatles in Las Vegas during their tour of the USA in 1964. I have the ticket stubs and the program for the show. I was visiting my Aunt who lived in Las Vegas and she got me tickets. A week later, when I returned home to Toronto Canada, my buddy & I drove to downtown Toronto & watched the girl’s screaming and passing out in front of the hotel they were staying at. I am now 76 years old and still have the memories.
Adam I've been waiting years for you to come to the Dakotas, thank you, wish you could place a rose on the sidewalk for the greatest songwriter of all time, peace and love
A rule of thumb for Beatlefan‘s is to never say the murderers name because that’s what he wanted. He wanted to have his name intertwine with the Beatles. Thanks for doing that for me. Made my day. Keep up the good work for us.
Adam, thanks for documenting this NY trip, this Aussie chick has enjoyed tagging along. You really spread so much joy with your vlogs, I can’t thank you enough for the generosity of your time and effort in bringing these experiences to us all. 😎
It was horrific. I had followed the Beatles as a young child and had 45s of some of their songs. I would play them on my old turntable. John was way too young to die.
My late mom was the first one in RI I believe to own the Black Beatles record after her uncle, who was a DJ at WBZ radio gave it to her *radio station were the first ones to get them before the public back then.... She was so upset after John was shot... Hello from Gatlinburg TN Mr Woo .. Great job as always 🏞️🐻🌄
The horror movies buff that you are, I'm surprised you didn't mention that the Dakota is also the filming location for Rosemary's Baby, an iconic horror film.
Adam, in an ER, when a GSW trauma comes in, alot of times, the staff alot of the time does not know initially who the victim is, you are concentrating on what your job is in the emergency.
Ms. Ono-Lennon has been instrumental in reaching out to the Green Haven Parole Board, in denying Mr. Chapman’s request for parole. Hope Yoko outlives Mr. Chapman. But if not, hope Sean, and/or Julian, takes the reins and keeps up the pressure. Mr. Chapman should never, ever get out of prison.
I was weaned on the Beatles! I had a big phase during high school and into college. My walls were covered in Beatles posters. I'm glad you showed the Dakota's fantastc architecture. I've only ever taken a photo of it from Central Park as a teen. Must be a surreal feeling to stand so close to the incident.
Wow, I thought about this yesterday and wondered if you would visit. Have you seen the brilliant Get Back documentry? Blows my mind how talented John was.
Glad to see the apartment were john lived and yoko live the pictures you show on your smart phone was great. Thanks for sharing. Im a Beatles fan as well. You take care Adam .😎🙏
I am glad you are having fun here in NYC! Great weather! Another great adventure for me to watch. I live in the area and your videos allow me to see it in a new perspective. Makes me smile!
Another strange connection is. John Lennon's Mother died in front of his Aunt 'Mimi's' house in Liverpool, by a hit and run driver. John would live in this same house for a while afterwards, and it is just a short walk from this house to the real Strawberry Fields' park.
This is one vlog I will watch several times and save in my favourites. Love the Beatles and John Lennon also. Would love to make it to NYC sometime to see these locations. Great blog Sir ADWoo
they had Billy Joel singing in Oliver and company a Disney movie saw Oliver and company way back when inspired me to visit New York City plus James and the giant peach movie plus King Kong movies plus Elioes at the Plaza hotel.
I’ve watched your videos for years now and I love everything you do! This was a great video as a giant Beatles fan it was nice to see where John frequented back then. You’re the best keep up the great work ! RIP John
it was a heartbreaking day to hear of his death just days before my birthday ❤️🩹 awesome vlog retracing his steps seeing all these beautiful iconic places, The Dakota as lovely this building is and can’t help feel some sadness where his life was taken 🙏 RIP John Lennon
It’s almost impossible to explain the effect of John Lennon’s murder. The shockwave that spread from New York around the world was tangible. As with countless people I gasped in complete disbelief, struggled to comprehend what had happened & remained numb for days. To add to such an unfathomable tragedy there were people so distraught they took their own lives. Mercifully there weren’t many who reacted that way but it goes to show what a seismic event it was. The Strawberry Fields area of Central Park is where Yoko had previously scattered John’s ashes. The decision to officially turn the area into a memorial was obviously rooted in that fact. Certainly was the most appropriate place for it to be. As someone who’d been a fan of the Beatles, and Johns solo work in particular, since the 60s it was a huge deal visiting The Dakota and Strawberry Fields. I’m not ashamed to admit it was incredibly emotional, initially filled me with great sadness but that turned into happiness that I’d travelled from the U.K. to pay my respects in person.
I met and chatted with John Lennon in L.A. in the early 70's during one of his splits from Yoko...John was a Gentleman & a friend & I miss him very much
Very Interesting! 😊 What did he have to say if you don’t mind me asking?
We chatted about the Beatles for a bit & how I'd been a fan....we chatted about little things....not anything spectacular, we drank coffee together & went our separate ways...he was a good man
That is to cool!
I can only imagine! 😇⭐️
Damn so jealous
Bullshit 😂 John Lennon and the rest of the Beatles had very little time for their fans especially during the end/post split. No way he sat and chatted and had coffee with someone he just met, especially a fan.
As a 16 year old, i used to get into the Cavern and watch John, Paul, George and Pete play the lunchtime sessions and just knew they would be big....didnt realise just how big.
Im now 79 and visited the Dakota for the 1st time last year and broke my heart. I didnt feel embarrassed at people looking at my tears, it was so emotional for me as ive loved this guy for over 63 years and will love him til I pass.
R.I.P J.W.L ❤
REPTILIANS are the archons falling demons 🦎🐊👍
I can understand the emotion. I would probably feel the same if I visited the Dakota. You must have some great memories of the cavern days?
@andydixon2980 hi Andy
I have so many memories.
The band used to stop for a break and while we all queued up for pop and ready salted crisps, they would piss off to the grapes then returned slightly inebriated lol.
They had an aura that no other had.
I was at the lunchtime session Mr Epstein was there to see them for the 1st time and Mr Lennon basically ridiculed him to an inch of his life and Mr Epstein took it with good heart. That's what won him over.
The 1st session Ringo took over, certainly wasn't the way the press portrayed it. There was no protests, no fighting. When they came onto the stage, John announced they had changed their drummer. We all knew who Ringo was so he didn't née an introduction. The crowd were quiet then they kicked off with I saw her standing there....that was it.
I also loved The Searchers too. In later years, I became good friends with John McNally and then Bill Harry.
I have lots and lots of stories, I could reminisce for days.
how sweet.
Lucky geal...@@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick
Almost 43 years later and I still can't help getting emotional when this topic comes up
Still very fresh in our minds.
I worked with a gentleman that used to be a New York cop. We talked about Dec 8 1980 and he told me he was one of the officers who responded to the call. He said when he got there and found out who it was that he broke down into tears when he got home.
I can't even begin to tell you what I went through. I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and my father was a DJ who helped them to stardom in our little town. I bought a bottle of Southern comfort and stayed drunk (with no sleep) for three days, until I finally passed out from exhaustion.
43 years ago tonight 💥💥💥
I was born on this exact day-12/8/80. I’ve always felt very connected to Lennon because of this. Thanks for covering this!
I recorded in the old Hit Factory at 353 West 48th in the 80s. It had the same outboard gear and mics that were used on Double Fantasy. One of the big memories was the first time we got into the elevator to go to A6 where the studio was. When we entered we could see where many musicians had scratched their names into the walls. And when the metal doors closed the two doors made a heart, half on each side. One side said John and the other Yoko. We all just looked at each other. There are many stories from that experience.
Huge Beatles fan I will never forget that day I was so shocked and cried when I heard the news 😢
A big memory for me. It broke my heart. John Lennon tried to just live among the people like one of them.
Thanks, Adam, for doing your vlog on John Lennon. R.I.P John 😢
The Dakota is so iconic and it never fails to impress. The first time I went to NYC one of my friends made a point of visiting the Dakota before we did anything else in the city. I can relate to the "heaviness" Jay was experiencing while you guys were standing there. Just being there is so much more powerful in real life.
Filming location of the movie " Rosemary's Baby" starring Mia Farrow
I was too shocked to cry.... until it really sank in. John's death and Elvis...two days I will NEVER forget.
I cried when Dennis Wilson died...
Yes elvis and John too greats gone 42,40 way too soon.
@@patgalvez4563good, but what's that got to do with this vlog featuring John Lennon? I shook the hand that shook the hand that shook the hand of Little Richard, n cried when he passed, but there's a time n place to mention stuff n unfortunately u have not nailed it! Lol
Adam, the Dakota is my favorite NYC apartment building by far that I've personally worked in. I've worked in Lauren Bacall's apartment, Leonard Bernstein's apartment, and a few others. Yoko Ono used to own the entire 7th floor (or at least every apartment on the 7th floor). And she has recently listed those apartments for sale since she's moved to upstate NY. Just a fabulous building, besides the negative things that have happened there over the years. The architecture is over the top inside - for example, I've never seen door hinges on such a massive scale - some of them are over a foot tall. 3 foot wide walls, 15 foot high ceilings, etc. It's such an awesome building to see from the inside. Awesome video by the way!
Thanks for the info. I couldn't remember if she still lived there or not.
Ever since I have read some of the history of the Dakota--I have wanted to see the inside. Thanks for the interesting info.
I Don’t care much for NYC or even NY state but if i had the money id buy an apt there to stay at on occasion! That’s how cool i think that place is!
Ty for an amazing journey, on my birthday may 15.
livsdave, you'd love the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec or the Biltmore Estate in Asheville (largest freestanding stone staircase).
I remember the December 8th and 9th very well. I put a rose in the gate on the 9th. Met Yoko and Sean there. BitterSweet memories. The Hit Factory where John recorded the overdubs to Yoko's Walking On Thin Ice on December 8th. Thanks for sharing your love for John. He was definitely a complicated man who wrote some incredible music.
Wow . Incredible you were there after . Must have been such a intense feeling
@@TheDailyWoo yeah, very depressing feeling. Such a senseless act. Elton John wrote a nice song in reference to it called Empty Garden. If you haven't heard it, check it out sometime in your travels.
@@TheDailyWoo in Yoko's song kiss kiss kiss what is transpiring in the end of the song.?
@@TheDailyWooAdam, those " cardboard thingies" that go around your coffee cup to mitigate the hotness is called a " sleeve" where I come from( Winnipeg) LOL! Where did u stay in NYC and did they have cockroaches or bed bugs there! NYC is supposed to b bad for that n rats too!
I was lucky enough to have shared some time with Lennon during his One - to - One Concert , and a more giving , kinder , musical genius , there wasn’t .... such a tragedy !! 😢
I got lucky enough to meet both you on 5th ave yesterday (I was the guy that lived in Orlando) and Oscar Isaac after his show on Friday. It was a cool experience after watching you for many years. Thanks for being kind 👍🏼
He's a cool guy, isn't he? I met him here in Gatlinburg TN last year and was in his video and he was in mine ..🏞️🐻🌄
I still get teary-eyed thinking about this & seeing these pictures.
I have always been a huge Beatles fan & am a huge fan of John Lennon's. I still remember this horrible night, when we lost a true icon, a true legend. My heart still goes out to Yoko Ono & his sons, Julian & Sean.
RIP John Lennon 🙏🕯🕊💔😭🎶🎸 we will always love ❤️ you, cherish you & miss you forever.
I'm so glad you're having a great time in my city. You were near my office yesterday (when you were on 5th Ave), I wish I could have known. I'm glad you're finding us New Yorkers to be friendly and helpful. We will always give suggestions and directions whenever needed. I'm loving watching my home through your tourist eyes.
Perfectly said!
Couldn't agree more.
It doesn't matter who the person is, It hits hard. I still think about people 44 years ago that passed away suddenly😢
Adam, in regards to the Statue of Liberty, there are a few ways to do it… if you want to go up to the very top and the crown, you need to get a pass however it’s 4 months or more waiting to get one. If you want to go up the statue to the base of the pedestal, the waiting list is a few months. If you want to take ferry to the statue and grounds, you can go on the same day. Just keep that in mind the next time you come
I love John Lennon. He was a great singer. He was shot on my 20th birthday. The world lost a great guy.
I was there for two days mourning with thousands of other Beatles fans after the incident in December 1980, glad you were able to pay your respects...
I've been obsessed with the beatles since this year started, went back and rewatched all your beatle related videos over the years and glad to see a new one
LONG LIVE LENNON - THE MUSIC NEVER DIES
🍏🖤 I was born in 1963, and literally raised on the Beatles. I even remember going with my dad to buy Sgt Pepper, coming home and playing with the cardboard cutouts.
It’s still emotional for me to this day, recalling hearing on the news that he’d been killed. Of all people, why him. What a loss.
@17:17 Last time I was in Strawberry Fields, people had left flowers on the Imagine mosaic, and I teared up a bit at the sight of a green apple.
💔R.I.P. John Lennon
Ditto. I was born in July63. My earliest memories in life were of the Beatles. In 1968 we lived in Los Angeles. My parents flew me to Puerto Rico to see my Grandparents, alone. That was a 7hr flight. I was a bit scared. When I got on the plane, the stewardess plugged in headphones & put it on the Beatles channel. I listened to the Beatles for the whole trip...For some reason the only song I vividly remember was "Love Love Me Do"... I was Beatles fan since then, I was 5. Then Dec 1980, I was 17, watching Monday Night Football ..."OMG, An unspeakable tragedy. John Lennon shot dead. Upper west hills NYC"... Howard Cosell's legendary voice informed me.. I was in unbelief, shock. One of those times in life you never forget... I have tons of Beatle story's from 5-60 yrs of age, but I'll spare you.. RIP Mr. Lennon RIP
@@leonardomunoz4009
Born June 64 and I barely remember it being announced but I remember the day Elvis died vividly
I went to Central Park for John Lennon's memorial. I looked to my left and a 13 year old was crying, I then looked to my right and a lady in her 90s was also crying uncontrollably. That told me all I needed to know about how many people were going to miss John.(and still do.)
Peace and love to ALL!!!
Thanks Adam. Every December 8th I think of John. Such a sad ending for an iconic musician and beautiful person.
Huge John Lennon fan. I remember visiting their when I was a teenager and felt very moved. I often think of the impact John would be making in todays world. Side note: I am in NYC for work right now. I am keeping my eye out for the Woo.
Hi Adam, I am a huge fan of the FAB 4, and I want to thank you for this vlog today. I was devastated when he died and I think of him often! I'm glad you are having a good visit to NYC.
Such a sad a haunting place. I have been there, always brings me to tears. RIP John Lennon. I noticed Tampa Jay tee shirt!!! My favorite band, AFI.
For whatever reason, not as much of a fan of the Beatles as John Lennon. But John Lennon touched me with his solo music in a way that I cannot define. This video means a lot to me, Adam!
I have seen NYC on TV shows and Movies but to see it through your camera is amazing. So many filming locations it is literally a giant location set everywhere you turn.
Thank you for this video. I love John Lennon. “Watching the Wheels” is my favorite song from his solo career.
My grandparents lived on 68th & CPW in the 80s . We used to see Yoko coming and going from the Dakota all the time.
Thanks for sharing and dedicating a video to this Adam and Jay for a icon who’s music and person will live forever!! Peace and love ❤️
I'm from the city and now live an hour north. I haven't been able to get there for a few years due to health etc. , so I've enjoyed these videos. Last trip we took a walk around just to see different areas and had pizza... things like that. We usually take the kids to the museum of natural history.
The Natural History Tour - I've heard of that - ROLL UP
Jared Leto as Mark David Chapman in Chapter 27 was creepily amazing.
I used to play guitar at strawberry fields a lot. Bono and Yoko were the coolest people I got to see there. Also Matt Dillon who met Lennon in 1980.
Bapples Really, was James Arness there for John?
The rocks you and Tampa Jay stood on was near the rocks the bird lady stood on in Home Alone 2!
Great Job Adam! loved every second of it. 😊
Ohh my goodness it still hurts. I loved him I was a teenager in love now in my 60s my feelings still strong ,You woke them up. 😢😢😢😢 Thank you for this❤. 😢😢😢😢
Talking about New Yorkers while at the station reminded me of that scene with James Caan in Mickey Blue Eyes. Where the lady from the south is at the pay phone and she says "I dont know what people were talking about , everybody here in NY is so friendly" and right at that moment James Caan grabs her and moves her away from the phone and says "Go on, get the hell outta here" 😂😂
The killing of John Lennon was devastating. Frankly, as a fan this still hurts. Out of everyone, this one still makes my heart hurt. I think of him often and I was just a fan who loved what he stood for, peace.
Great Video
When I heard the news I was heartbroken. Very good video showing these spots in New York. So thank you! Rest in peace John Lennon. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Was just there doing taking in the same sights in December. Really emotional
Oh, Adam. This is a good one. Thank you. I remember the night well. I was watching Monday Night Football when Howard Cosell announced the tragedy worldwide. 😢
YAY Finally the Dakota! But it's my favorite because of the classic film Rosemary's Baby. And John Lennon was shot on my 15th birthday.
Went to John's almost every day when I was in Manhattan last year, great spot
Oh nice !
@@TheDailyWoo smashing
Lauren Bacall lived there at Dakota. Also part of Rosmary's Baby filmed at Dakota.
Loved this video! I'm a UK citizen in my 70s, who grew up with Beatles music and saw them live in the early 60s at the Royal Albert Hall in London (I was 10 at the time). It was something I've never forgotten. I would dearly love to visit NYC to see these places, but I guess I've left it too late now so your video was great to watch.
HEY ATW...YOW! I HAVE VIEWED SO MANY DOCUMENTARIES about Lennon's murder, but today's episode made it so real! I don't remember crying about it back then. Today...I cried. Thanks pal.
What a sad moment in History.
It seems like a hundred years ago .
I grew up in Liverpool at the time, and even as a six-year-old - my friends and I could feel the local and national shockwaves of the news of John Lennon's death. It seemed to me that all the radio played for weeks was Lennon and Beatles.
Great. A strange Beatles movie link Is 'Rosemarys Baby' (1968) a character falls to their death at the entrance of the Dakota. A film that stars Mia Farrow. Who around that time ( before filming or probably after) joined the Beatles in India on their spiritual retreat. Other famous residents of the Dakota. Boris Karloff lived in the top left corner attic area for a while. and Lauren Bacall was there from the late 1950s for the rest of her life. about 3 floors up facing the park. Huge apartment.
I've seen Rosemary's Baby several times--and never realized that connection. Thanks!
@@dragonfly9209 You bet !
And Rosemary's Baby was directed by Roman Polanski whose wife was murdered by Manson and his 'Helter Skelter' cult....weird
You left out Leonard Bernstein, Roberta Flack and, believe it or not, John Madden.
LOL...l know it's not exactly what you meant, but I'm picturing Boris Karloff living in an attic...dust, cobwebs,etc. Seems quite appropriate🙂
Can't help but think. "Warriors, come out and play yay"
Awesome! Thanks for vlogging this Adam! Long Live John Lennon and The Beatles!
I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. I had to sneak to watch them because my Mom said their hair was ridiculous! OMG!!!! Thank you so much for this video.
This by far my favorite video you did. It's on my bucket list to go to strawberry fields and see Imagine sign on the ground. Even though i was born after he died. I can sense how wonderful place it was and how he affected people's lives. I grew up loving the Beatles and now I'm introducing them to my kids. Thank you for all your videos. Especially my 9 year old loves watching them.
Your 9 year old will grow out of listening to them when he finds out the Stones rule.
They're touring again 👏
At 17 years old, I saw the Beatles in Las Vegas during their tour of the USA in 1964. I have the ticket stubs and the program for the show. I was visiting my Aunt who lived in Las Vegas and she got me tickets. A week later, when I returned home to Toronto Canada, my buddy & I drove to downtown Toronto & watched the girl’s screaming and passing out in front of the hotel they were staying at. I am now 76 years old and still have the memories.
The Beatles tour (full concert) 1964 th-cam.com/video/WB2emRflAdU/w-d-xo.html
One of your best Vlogs yet, Thanks Adam The Woo, and Tampa Jay...🎸🎹🎵
Adam I've been waiting years for you to come to the Dakotas, thank you, wish you could place a rose on the sidewalk for the greatest songwriter of all time, peace and love
I was 18 when John Lennon was shot 😢 I'm a huge Beatles fan. I think John was signing a copy of catcher in the rye
Adam needs to go visit the venues he played at in NYC a decade ago
A rule of thumb for Beatlefan‘s is to never say the murderers name because that’s what he wanted. He wanted to have his name intertwine with the Beatles.
Thanks for doing that for me. Made my day. Keep up the good work for us.
I always say that piece of crap instead of you know who's name.
They usually have a online petition every time he's comes up for parole that people can sign requesting that he not be released.
I don’t even remember his name anymore lol
I remember being really moved when Rolling Stone refused to print his name in an article about the incident.
Yep I was sad to hear him say his name. I heard him start to talk about it & I was like don't say it don't say it. 😔😊
We are really enjoying these vlogs Adam, loved the beetles also❤,this is you at your best 🥰
As a lifelong Lennon fan, thank you Adam for making this vlog
Adam, thanks for documenting this NY trip, this Aussie chick has enjoyed tagging along. You really spread so much joy with your vlogs, I can’t thank you enough for the generosity of your time and effort in bringing these experiences to us all. 😎
Wow! Thanks for the vlog ATW! I’m a John Lennon/Beatles fan too! 💙👍🏽
I remember the broadcast came on the radio about John's death. Was a huge shock. Such a senseless loss.
Huge Rays fan and huge John Lennon/Beatles fan so this video was great to watch
This is one of my dreams to visit this place. Great story thanks ❤
Lennon Saves!! Beatles 4 Ever!! Thank you Adam for this awesome vlog!! From Bremerton Washington!
Thank you Adam and
JAY
It was horrific. I had followed the Beatles as a young child and had 45s of some of their songs. I would play them on my old turntable. John was way too young to die.
My late mom was the first one in RI I believe to own the Black Beatles record after her uncle, who was a DJ at WBZ radio gave it to her *radio station were the first ones to get them before the public back then.... She was so upset after John was shot... Hello from Gatlinburg TN Mr Woo .. Great job as always 🏞️🐻🌄
The horror movies buff that you are, I'm surprised you didn't mention that the Dakota is also the filming location for Rosemary's Baby, an iconic horror film.
Adam, in an ER, when a GSW trauma comes in, alot of times, the staff alot of the time does not know initially who the victim is, you are concentrating on what your job is in the emergency.
He was pronounced dead 20 minutes after his arrival like you said in the ER
Ms. Ono-Lennon has been instrumental in reaching out to the Green Haven Parole Board, in denying Mr. Chapman’s request for parole. Hope Yoko outlives Mr. Chapman. But if not, hope Sean, and/or Julian, takes the reins and keeps up the pressure. Mr. Chapman should never, ever get out of prison.
I was weaned on the Beatles! I had a big phase during high school and into college. My walls were covered in Beatles posters. I'm glad you showed the Dakota's fantastc architecture. I've only ever taken a photo of it from Central Park as a teen. Must be a surreal feeling to stand so close to the incident.
Wow, I thought about this yesterday and wondered if you would visit. Have you seen the brilliant Get Back documentry? Blows my mind how talented John was.
Hearing someone from away as enamored of my home town as you are is a real pleasure.
Looking forward to this. Just got my piping hot caffeinated beverage. Thanks for the daily content.
Thank 😊 you for John....Mr woo..give peace ✌️ a chance
I was 20 when This occurred. Working midnights, my clock radio woke me with the awful news.
Thank you Adam. Nice presentation.
Glad to see the apartment were john lived and yoko live the pictures you show on your smart phone was great. Thanks for sharing. Im a Beatles fan as well. You take care Adam .😎🙏
You need to come to Liverpool! The home on the Beatles and all the spots around the city
The fact that the movie "Rosemary's Baby" was filmed here back in 1967 adds to the eerie vibe surrounding the building.
Beautiful view Adam! Thank you..
Great work on this series of videos Adam. Thank you
I am glad you are having fun here in NYC! Great weather! Another great adventure for me to watch. I live in the area and your videos allow me to see it in a new perspective. Makes me smile!
Another strange connection is. John Lennon's Mother died in front of his Aunt 'Mimi's' house in Liverpool, by a hit and run driver. John would live in this same house for a while afterwards, and it is just a short walk from this house to the real Strawberry Fields' park.
Strawberry Field is the original place name
limitless undying love shines around us like a million... nyc windows today :) well done sirs 💚
Thank you for this adventure guys.
Excellent work like always
This is one vlog I will watch several times and save in my favourites. Love the Beatles and John Lennon also.
Would love to make it to NYC sometime to see these locations.
Great blog Sir ADWoo
New Yorkers are very friendly and willing to help. More than in most big cities
they had Billy Joel singing in Oliver and company a Disney movie saw Oliver and company way back when inspired me to visit New York City plus James and the giant peach movie plus King Kong movies plus Elioes at the Plaza hotel.
Thank you Adam...
Thank you!!!
I’ve watched your videos for years now and I love everything you do! This was a great video as a giant Beatles fan it was nice to see where John frequented back then. You’re the best keep up the great work ! RIP John
dude this was a great episode.... thank you :)
it was a heartbreaking day to hear of his death just days before my birthday ❤️🩹 awesome vlog retracing his steps seeing all these beautiful iconic places, The Dakota as lovely this building is and can’t help feel some sadness where his life was taken 🙏 RIP John Lennon
It’s almost impossible to explain the effect of John Lennon’s murder. The shockwave that spread from New York around the world was tangible. As with countless people I gasped in complete disbelief, struggled to comprehend what had happened & remained numb for days.
To add to such an unfathomable tragedy there were people so distraught they took their own lives. Mercifully there weren’t many who reacted that way but it goes to show what a seismic event it was.
The Strawberry Fields area of Central Park is where Yoko had previously scattered John’s ashes. The decision to officially turn the area into a memorial was obviously rooted in that fact. Certainly was the most appropriate place for it to be.
As someone who’d been a fan of the Beatles, and Johns solo work in particular, since the 60s it was a huge deal visiting The Dakota and Strawberry Fields. I’m not ashamed to admit it was incredibly emotional, initially filled me with great sadness but that turned into happiness that I’d travelled from the U.K. to pay my respects in person.