Danielle Martinos I think paul adored and emulated john. They had a strong, close relationship. I think they enjoyed each other’s energy and talent and it turned into the most influential partnership in musical history.
The Beatles were more than just a band, they revolutionised the music industry and inspired generations of musicians, and their music became part of people's lives. So when you look at what they achieved, you realise how talented and special they really were. John was always in awe of Paul's uniqueness and creativity and vice versa.
I'm sure at the tail end of the 60s they truly couldn't stand each other, just on varying accounts of the studio sessions by that time. Even Ringo quit at one point. I just feel like they all needed time away from one another, as people do. Being around the same people nonstop for a decade has to be exhausting.
I think after Brian Epstein death it was the beginning of the end. Depending on one's perspective fairly or unfairly blaming Linda or Yoko breaking the band up. However, all of them said each member wanted to raise their status in the band. They all wanted to chart their own course in Music and their personal lives. I think for their individual sanity and to maintain the high caliber of their music it was best to break up the band and retain the sense of brotherhood and friendship.
@@thetophatter2322 John picked John, he was the self appointed and acknowledged by the others as the leader up until he lost interest and let Paul take over in the later years.
If you believe that Chapman was "some nut job" then you probably believe that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. U.S.A. black ops fool most of the people most of the time.....
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@@stewartnicol3028 How's the rubber-room working out for ya?
I agree. As John was saying, each one of them went through moments where they wanted to get back together and record new music. They just had a problem with that feeling being mutual. I think that the stars would have eventually aligned for them. Who knows what great music would be around if they recorded more? I suspect that they could have prevented disco from ever becoming a thing. lol
@@MrDaiseymayimagine how heartbroken John would’ve been at that. That actually makes me a little sad. Not at all trying to tease or criticize you, just something I thought of after hearing that, since you could see that he loved her. Like I said, not trying to critique you at all.
I absolutely love the little comment he makes on Paul doing well. That he always knew Paul would do alright. The confidence John had in Paul's ability is astounding. Truly the greatest songwriting team of all time.
And also nice to see his concern for Ringo. After the break-up there was definitely a shared feeling between John, Paul and George that the only one who wasn't guaranteed a successful solo career was Ringo, so they all made sure they played on his records, wrote songs for him, produced records for him and so on.
He Loved New York and the lifestyle, remember when President Nixon was trying to throw him out of the country, and he fought it with all the energy he had, and finally won, and Nixon, well, we know what happened to him.
@@josephweaver8985 Uhh yeah, we know what happened to Nixon, a portend of what is right now, happening to DJT!! By the way, where is the evidence that it was RMN & not J. Edgar who wanted John deported?? John was a wee bit o' typical leftist hypocritical mindset, he just LUUUVVED the free mkt & the freedoms of countries where he was allowed to live, speak his mind, & make music & $$$ MILLIONS, while dissing same countries & gov'ts which protected his freedom to be a hypocritical leftist!!
It´s so beautiful to see John being so lovely, kind and soft, and calm, talking about his soulmate, he doesn´t say bad things about Paul, or George, or Ringo, or The Beatles
Agreed, and John remained happy, mellow and contented for the next, last 5 years of his life. He had just got back with Yoko when he taped this, and she was 2 months pregnant with their son Sean. People have been hating on John's wife Yoko for 50 years, but she made him happy and gave him peace and joy in his private life. If you love John, you should love Yoko for giving him that priceless gift, in what was to be a tragically short 40 years on the planet.
The people who actually knew him personally describe a very flawed individual who at times could be extremely cruel. He was known to have had a pathological hatred of this disabled, often mocking them. There is footage o youtube of John mocking disabled people on stage.
It gets even sadder when you hear Yoko do her "bird calls" and reflect back on John saying she was super talented. I do wish he'd lived though just to see him standing around in art gallery's cheering Yoko on as she screams like a legit crazy person into a mic and thinks it's art. John would have become a heroin junkie again after one "performance" lol
You can tell the affection John had for Paul in this interview. I also read that Lennon gave an interview on 12/8/80, he was invariably asked about Paul and Lennon said “He’s like a brother. I love him,” families - we certainly have our ups and downs and our quarrels. But at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, I would do anything for him, and I think he would do anything for me.”
Probably the best interview I've seen so far. He was so healthy, happy, and together. He was so honest and self-actualized here. He even admitted to always being a little 'loose' and getting into trouble. You can see here he completely understands himself. What unique guy; always been a fan.
@StaceyBlumberg, only that they really WEREN'T!! John has no one to blame for their problems, except JOHN!! In case some of youse didn't live during that era...John was just chock-fulla foot-in-mouth rantings during those heady days!! I mean why was it so frkn important for him to compare, egotistically, that Beatles were more popular than Jesus, for Christ's sake (pun intentional)??
@@bernarddougcook6787 John was a young man who spoke off the cuff. The " Jesus" remark was taken way out of context. Listen to John's comments about it.
@@bernarddougcook6787 That's John talking in general about the demise of christianity in favor of other trends and putting themselves as an example to that. Seems he was wrong... Wish he was right. But any idolatry, also for pop groups, isn't good for mankind to grow to adulthood
Stacy Blumberg it’s really painful to think about because of where John and Paul both were at that point when he seemed ready to work with him again. I think they were both ready to make some music that was greater than the sum of the parts again 🙁
When Lennon was calm and articulate he was the best speaker in The Beatles. This is really nice to hear John's fond memories of Paul and how they healed their differences. This is my favourite interview of John. Thanks heaps for uploading this.
@@Jeff-jg7jh Your last sentence sums up all my frustrations that have been building the last two years watching news clips from FOX News and CNN during the last two years in a profound way ... This is exactly what we need now - "Awful teeth but real!" And on topic; yes, this is one of the best and most soothing interviews I've seen with the great John Lennon. I still remember the day he died ... I was in total shock all week and flunked my maths exam as a result.
Terry Waugh their attitude to their music was never to go back, always looking to create something completely new and recognising when something had run it's course.
They were Great friends. Imagine, no pun intended, what all the Beatles had to go through when the Band broke up, and to this day, in every interview, Paul is always asked about John and the Breakup. This has to be difficult, especially when your best friend is Dead.
"Me friends are me friends, whatever way" Its really nice to hear him say that for some reason. With all the tension and put downs that proceeded their break up, it feels good to know that towards the end, they got back together and remained what they always had been..."friends".
@Jim Barnes I was thinking the exact same thing. So many of his post Beatles interviews were so negative, but here he really seems to be in a good place in his life and is very positive.
Throughout it all, Paul looked up to John. From the '57 village fete to this moment. In the Get Back tapes, after George walks out and John hasn't shown up, they believe John has also quit the Beatles. Paul smiles and jokes, "And then there were two." But while the others continue discussing how to proceede the camera stays on him, and his smile fades and he fights off tears. Wrenching.
@@randymillhouse791 You're always going to have racism and hate, unfortunately comes with freedom. Trump looks like a God next to this bumbling boob Biden. The country happens to be finished, but you know this.
@@chopagain739 The USA has been not been in first place in many areas for decades. It is not the doing of one administration or the other. It is the stupid people that inhabit this country that are the real problem.
I believe they would have got together at one point or another. John & Paul were close even when they were mad at each other and not speaking. John said it best one time, "I can say whatever I want about Paul or the Beatles, but no one else can". Another words, if he wants to bad mouth Paul or the Beatles that's his perogative, but if he hears someone else saying something negative he'll stand up for them. Even if he says it first and they try and kiss his ass and agree with him he wont tolerate it. It's like family members fighting. They'll go at like cats and dogs, but will always stand by each other.
John's job was lancing Paul when he got too soft. Paul's job was forcing John to be more musically adventurous. Ironically in "How Do You Sleep" John was basically reverting to his role in the Beatles. Equally ironic is how well regarded "Ram" is as an album today.
yeah that was in reference to mick jagger. he said that mick had been saying some really "tarty" things about the beatles. "i can knock the beatles, but wont be letting mick jagger knock 'em"
lindas1st it’s like a school friend group where or friend pair where friends can bad mouth each other for fun but if someone else does it they’ll stand up for their friend because when friends bad mouth friends it’s for fun, but if it’s someone else that isn’t a friend bad mouthing someone’s friend, that’s a completely different story.
I just went to listen to Sir Paul McCartney speak at South Bank Centre last week and he said he regrets not having told Lennon he loved him. It was such an emotional moment.
The Beatles, these four lads, are like family to me. It wasn't only the music, it was the joy and laughter, and their beautiful hearts. We all knew it as young adults; something special came along. .. and they never changed from these Liverpool lads. It's just so comforting to experience them and know this. Thank you God for bringing them to cheer us.
To me its not really about the great songs that John and Paul wrote....its how bloody MANY great songs they wrote...each song completely individual from the last one...amazing period of creativity
The Beatles; no-one can overstate their importance as a musical and cultural phenomenon. Their musical output is unrivalled and always will be. Paul McCartney is one of the finest human beings that ever lived.
Finest human beings? Why??? They were just kids. I am sure he was a regular person like anyone else 😂 A legendary talent yes .All 4 together were Legends in their own right
John is someone I've been listening to since I was a kid. His voice has always been around in my life. Sometimes I listen to the Beatles everyday for weeks, and sometimes I got for months without playing them. You take him for granted because he's part of your culture and your heritage and he's always been there. Then you see an interview like this and realize how much love you have for him. Weird as I've never met him, but I love you John. RIP.
@@tonybamber1137Here replying Dec. 2021 I get that the adulation dies later after watching the new release " Get Back" Yoko' s influence on John. And her attitude affecting the Beatles comaradire "Get Back" New released on Disney I sure thought Beatles got lazy . They looked like a lazy garage band Lol Or were they not recovering from death of Brian Epstein
When you watch the movie "Yesterday" you remember just how many amazing, perfect tunes John and Paul wrote and how far beyond everyone they were - and still are - as a writing duo.
He’s talking common sense, literally honest. I love his matter of fact attitude and how he’s wishing well for his band mates with regard to how a brother would appreciate his other brothers strengths and needs. Some are stronger than others but we’re all brothers👌
I never saw this interview with John until now. This is great stuff. I loved how John was like, "I'm happy that Ringo is doing alright. That he found a niche. I knew Paul would be alright". Shows just how much John truly respected Paul, even though they fought badly during the time Paul was in Wings.
@Maxxx Modelz, yes, John feigned concern about Ringo, but like he admitted, when it came right down to it, he was in the tentacles of Yoko and learning how to be a self-serving bastard!!
He knew Paul would be alright not just because of his ability to make new music, but because those Beatles songwriting royalties never stop. Ringo, the only one not a songwriter, could've had a tough time.
This is the honest, retrospective discussion I've always hoped John had given. Now I hear it... He was not bitter at all. He acknowledged the deep friendship and connection he and Paul had and In fact he was caring and respectful. Really quite gracious. Thank goodness.
Imagine what it must have been like (and probably still is like for Paul) having all those reporters constantly in your face and probing you about your most private feelings for another person? Continually poking the bear to hear words of love or hate. No wonder both John and Paul got so sick of it and often came off as dicks about each other (John in particular, let's be honest). Their feelings for each other were never anyone else's business and yet they were baited again and again to disclose things that were deeply personal. Sad. But it's lovely to hear John in this interview, being natural and candid. Bless him.
As someone born years after Lennon passed I just gotta say that he is one of the coolest people I've ever seen and its a shame that people like that so few artists today have his integrity not to mention talent.
this is the happiest I've seen John Lennon in an interview post-Beatles and it's when he's talking about his friendship with Paul - in the end they were like brothers they had their arguments sure but they definitely loved each other and looked out for one another
2:53 "I jammed with Paul in LA, of course there's 50 other people playing too. But they were all watching me and Paul!" lol if I were a musician in the same studio as John & Paul I know I'd be doing the same. Not playing a note, just watching them!!!
There's a recording of the night he's talking about- it can be heard on this site under the title of 'A Toot & A Snore In '74'. I warn you going in: there isn't a whole lot of "there" there. But it's incredible because of two simple things: #1.) It happened, & #2.) Someone was smart enough to roll tape.
I'm sure you'll be watching the upcoming documentary "Let it Be" by Peter Jackson, the director of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I have seen the trailer and they look so happy playing together. The concert on the roof of Apple records has been beautifully restored. I can't wait to see it myself. It would have been released by now had Covid not gotten in the way. I've included a link to the YT trailer just in case you're interested. th-cam.com/video/UocEGvQ10OE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TheBeatles
@@brendanryan8439 listen to Macca and tell me where you think he's from, John never lost his either, true scousers can't and won't change our accents, it's who we are kid
@@brendanryan8439 I take your point and I think we all mellow with time, for me it's purely about the talent and I feel fortunate to have grown up surrounded by music in the 60's in Liverpool, you have a blessed day
It sounds like he was in a good place and didn't blame anyone ! I remember the day he died very well I was driving and heard about it on the radio I pulled over and was brought to tears , what a sad day for me and the world ! God Bless you 🙏 John !
He didn't say they had the same talent, just that he felt the same way with the two of them. Kind of makes his relationship with Paul seem a lot stronger actually for him to say that because we all know how much he loved Yoko.
I remember when John was asked about "How Do You Sleep?", he said, "If you can't have a fight with your best friend,..." Referring to Paul as his best friend, even through the rough times. I think that is how Paul views it now, and that's not only accurate. I believe it's the healthiest way for him to go on.
It's a relief that this interview is very consistent with what Paul says about John these days and his memory of how they were feeling about each other in the mid-to-late 70s. They were over it. I think they'd continue bitching at each other lol but the mutual respect was there. They would have gone on Howard Stern together and shit.
What a superbly reflective, objective and self-aware man he became. I can only imagine what he could have gone on to do later in life. Like all 4 Beatles he was both ordinary and special at the same time. It was what made the world love them so much.
This was sad enough, after just reading about his death and watching the end of "Yesterday," but then he mentioned he'd been worried about Ringo and my heart burst.
Amazing to hear the legend John Lennon speak about The Beatles, his relationship with Paul McCartney and thoughts about getting back together. The artists and their music are so inspirational!
For all that imbeciles that take sides and critique the Beatles' friendships as if they actually know something or the people involved -- here is John in his own words saying he and Paul are friends and actually getting along well. Thank you for this video
If you ever read the old interviews of the late 60's, so often the journalist would stage questions in just the right way to lead discontention without their fingerprints, in other words cleverly stoking the flames, just constantly planting seeds of disunity to get a juicy story. The connection between two artists in the creation of something beautiful, is part of the love that inspired them to write "With A Little Help From My Friends." Who do you think that song was about? Listen to it again. They loved each other, plain and simple. What you're hearing in this beautiful music is the chemistry between these four friends. No single one could make a Beatles track on their own, nothing was quite like it. Don't always take the word of the press as law.
I’m so glad this video is here. It’s proof that whatever their differences were after the breakup they got past it realizing sometimes it’s not worth losing friendships. I wish they had gotten together. We will never know. ❤️ the Beatles.
Loved hearing this. John being balanced, fair, and loving. We can all only "imagine" what would have come from a reunion in the studio. But, we are all so lucky to have what they did give us. Great great songs and stories that we get to play over and over again.
It's strange yet amazingly interesting to be able to see and listen to all of these musical icons any time any where just by touching some hi tech glass. LONG LIVE TOUTUBE‼️
Walking up the East Side in NYC one sunny winter Saturday afternoon with a friend in 1977 by a small park, who do we see: John and Yoko about 20 feet from me. There was no one there other then them, me and my friend. My friend calls out to John, who responds with a "Hello there," and we approached them. My friend was enamored with John and I was giving the eye to Yoko and she give it back. We talked for a few minutes and they said they liked the ability to often walk in the city without being acknowledged or intruded upon. It was cool, and we talked for about 10 minutes. I must say, they seemed to have a sense of aura about them. Friendly and pleasant to talk with but we didn't want to intrude so we shook hands and complemented them and walked on. Nobody else there, just the four of us. Only in New York!
Lennon said he was happy for Ringo' success. But in the end George was likely the most held back during the Beatles days. He may have made the best solo albums of all of them. All Things Must Pass is a masterwork. Following that his Concert for Bangladesh is a hugely important musical work of the 20th Century. It wasn't until the Beatles went their own ways that some amazing talent was exposed by all of them.
I think we all forget what a hard worker John was. Always writing a new song, new lyrics, new style, new look. And all for his audience! That's a very unselfish person.
John was witty and amusing. His dark side was steep growing without his parents. He got married too young to a woman he didn’t completely love who was pregnant. He could be very mean and cutting. Got high to many times and went far over the wall and was stuck on him enough to even say he was Jesus. The other 3 guys hated Yoko and with good reason she was overbearing and over stepped her boundaries. It hurt when they broke up but they were better off never coming back. To much would have been expected. Except for Plastic Ono and Imagine John had slipped but his ending made sure his legacy is totally enduring. August 13, 1966 saw The Beatles at the Detroit Olympia-such a thrill. I have a Beatle room in my house full of items back to 1963-English! Beatle John
People that go on like they hate each other....mates/family have arguments and fights but you don't stop loving them. You can tell they had much love for one another.
I enjoyed seeing John looking and seemingly feeling truly happy in this video. I especially liked hearing about his positive feelings towards each of the other members of the Fab Four. It seems as if five years after their breakup John realized how many great times they had together and how great the music on which they collaborated was. No reason for him to feel bitter. I've always wondered with sadness why John was taken from us so young and senselessly. I'll never forget that terrible night. He deserved to enjoy his life and family. I just happened to see this great video and had to watch it. RIP John. A lot of people miss and pray for your soul.
The things about this interview that make me happiest are 1, he and Paul are good. 2. He's happy that the others are doing good. It shows that no matter what all the press says he really did care about all of them.
I think as the Beatles, they had said everything musically they had to say. They had their time. There's no going back really. But as Lennon and McCartney, I could have seen them doing something had John not been murdered. That's what makes us ache. The music and life we missed out on. I felt the same way after Philip Seymour Hoffman died.
Highly intelligent man and ahead of his time. I so wish he had got together with Paul and done something. I am so very sad that he is no longer in the world. The good are always taken... and I am often left wondering why. R.I.P. John miss ya. x
Whispering Bob Harris was a music guru and an incredible DJ for the BBC. Bob interviewing John is something very VERY special indeed. Thank you so much for this upload Patrick.
In tears - beautiful to hear the often cynical, hard-shelled (but soft-hearted) John speaking so lovingly, really, about the boys and our Pauly, in particular. Thanks for posting this.
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“John never looked at anyone the way he looked at Paul” - Cynthia Lennon
Aldo Raine wow...
Aldo Raine God it must be so hard for Paul. Every interview he’s asked about him too....😔
Danielle Martinos I think paul adored and emulated john. They had a strong, close relationship. I think they enjoyed each other’s energy and talent and it turned into the most influential partnership in musical history.
@@DanYeLL2003 more like hard for johns (ex-)family
The Beatles were more than just a band, they revolutionised the music industry and inspired generations of musicians, and their music became part of people's lives. So when you look at what they achieved, you realise how talented and special they really were. John was always in awe of Paul's uniqueness and creativity and vice versa.
this must really disappoint those who think John hate Paul, Paul hate John. They were mates, always.
I'm sure at the tail end of the 60s they truly couldn't stand each other, just on varying accounts of the studio sessions by that time. Even Ringo quit at one point. I just feel like they all needed time away from one another, as people do. Being around the same people nonstop for a decade has to be exhausting.
Yes they were and God help Mark David Chapman if I ever catch him walking the streets.
I think after Brian Epstein death it was the beginning of the end. Depending on one's perspective fairly or unfairly blaming Linda or Yoko breaking the band up. However, all of them said each member wanted to raise their status in the band. They all wanted to chart their own course in Music and their personal lives. I think for their individual sanity and to maintain the high caliber of their music it was best to break up the band and retain the sense of brotherhood and friendship.
Puts more humanity on John than all the commentaries. He had humility, but it didn't show well... which may only make sense to me
George hated Paul
Imagine being the feller that could honestly say; I introduced Paul McCartney to John Lennon.
His name is Ivan Vaughan
@@generalmcsealy5885 Thank you, sir.
thanks to IVAN
@@eviv457 imagine if he'd said, nah Paul you don't want to meet that mouthy shite...
I once communicated with a person who introduced the Beatles to Bob Dylan... it was late Al Aronowitz, the journalist.
John picked Paul, Paul picked George, George picked Ringo. All of them wrote great songs. These guys could really spot talent.
And who picked John?
@@thetophatter2322 John picked John, he was the self appointed and acknowledged by the others as the leader up until he lost interest and let Paul take over in the later years.
@@thetophatter2322 If there is a God, it was surely them.
@@enteecee. Lucky news. God gave us The Beatles.
What songs did Ringo write in the Beatles?
Imagine all the songs that never got written because some nut murdered him.
Lots for sure. But going off Double Fantasy quality, and the direction he was taking with Yoko, we may not have missed too much
And a "born again christian" religious nutjob too
John Wilkes Booth
If you believe that Chapman was "some nut job" then you probably believe that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. U.S.A. black ops fool most of the people most of the time.....
@@stewartnicol3028 How's the rubber-room working out for ya?
If John was still alive, The Beatles would have definitely performed again
I agree. As John was saying, each one of them went through moments where they wanted to get back together and record new music. They just had a problem with that feeling being mutual. I think that the stars would have eventually aligned for them. Who knows what great music would be around if they recorded more? I suspect that they could have prevented disco from ever becoming a thing. lol
Chris M yeah music would have been awesome if it did happen
@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 Nah disco was a thing by 1974 when this interview was recorded. But it's a great thought lol
Yoko would've wanted wanted to be in the band. Nobody would've wanted that.
Appregator It doesn’t matter, she would have made her own band and because The Beatles would have rejected her
Had Lennon lived, there is absolutely no question he and Paul would have collaborated numerous times again, if not the entire Beatles.
I agree, especially as, according to a close friend of Yoko's, she actually intended to Divorce him anyway.
@@MrDaiseymayimagine how heartbroken John would’ve been at that. That actually makes me a little sad.
Not at all trying to tease or criticize you, just something I thought of after hearing that, since you could see that he loved her.
Like I said, not trying to critique you at all.
@@MrDaiseymaybtw, do you have a source?
Just asking since I’m curious and I wanna learn more about it.
We would have had a live aid reunion
I absolutely love the little comment he makes on Paul doing well. That he always knew Paul would do alright. The confidence John had in Paul's ability is astounding.
Truly the greatest songwriting team of all time.
And also nice to see his concern for Ringo. After the break-up there was definitely a shared feeling between John, Paul and George that the only one who wasn't guaranteed a successful solo career was Ringo, so they all made sure they played on his records, wrote songs for him, produced records for him and so on.
Errrrrr, Jedwood? ;0)
@@welchy1975 wtf?
Really though, who alive in 1970 would wonder if Paul was going to be okay?
Paul is a genius and everybody knew it.
No doubt they would have done something together in the 80's
Tony Always Waiting I bet that they would have done Live Aid.
They would still be doing stuff on an off. John loved Paul and Paul loved John, they just needed their time apart.
I think they might have made music as Lennon & McCartney in the 90s, like Page & Plant did.
And it would have been terrible !
No one will ever know. My guess is probably not. John was going his own way and so was all the rest.
He felt so safe in New York too. Heartbreaking.
Harry Warburg yeah, same. I feel a little sad hearing and thinking about this.
He Loved New York and the lifestyle, remember when President Nixon was trying to throw him out of the country, and he fought it with all the energy he had, and finally won, and Nixon, well, we know what happened to him.
Seemed like he always loved NY.
@@josephweaver8985 Uhh yeah, we know what happened to Nixon, a portend of what is right now, happening to DJT!! By the way, where is the evidence that it was RMN & not J. Edgar who wanted John deported?? John was a wee bit o' typical leftist hypocritical mindset, he just LUUUVVED the free mkt & the freedoms of countries where he was allowed to live, speak his mind, & make music & $$$ MILLIONS, while dissing same countries & gov'ts which protected his freedom to be a hypocritical leftist!!
@The SNES Man He would have passed away I feel by now.
It´s so beautiful to see John being so lovely, kind and soft, and calm, talking about his soulmate, he doesn´t say bad things about Paul, or George, or Ringo, or The Beatles
Agreed, and John remained happy, mellow and contented for the next, last 5 years of his life. He had just got back with Yoko when he taped this, and she was 2 months pregnant with their son Sean.
People have been hating on John's wife Yoko for 50 years, but she made him happy and gave him peace and joy in his private life. If you love John, you should love Yoko for giving him that priceless gift, in what was to be a tragically short 40 years on the planet.
@@glamdolly30 and it was really a gift, Sean was born on 9th Oct like John!
@@eviv457 Yes, John and Sean's shared birthday was beautiful serendipity!
The people who actually knew him personally describe a very flawed individual who at times could be extremely cruel. He was known to have had a pathological hatred of this disabled, often mocking them. There is footage o youtube of John mocking disabled people on stage.
@@paulsmith1981
He was also abusive towards women, beating not just his wives, but his girlfriends as well. He was also a serial cheater.
One of the saddest things in the world is that John has been gone longer than he ever was alive :’(
true of most people
True for everyone eventually.
@@yinzplaygaming we just hit Kurt Cobain’s
That’s very sad indeed….
No, he is still here. Get it?
The world is a sadder place without John Lennon
Yoko prevented the New Orleans reunion. But it would've happened eventually
F yoko
It gets even sadder when you hear Yoko do her "bird calls" and reflect back on John saying she was super talented. I do wish he'd lived though just to see him standing around in art gallery's cheering Yoko on as she screams like a legit crazy person into a mic and thinks it's art. John would have become a heroin junkie again after one "performance" lol
Its A Richer World having had John******
‘My friends are my friends whatever they are’ John lennon.
׳My friends are my friends whatever way׳*
*Me friends are me friends whatever way
Good quote
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You can tell the affection John had for Paul in this interview. I also read that Lennon gave an interview on 12/8/80, he was invariably asked about Paul and Lennon said “He’s like a brother. I love him,” families - we certainly have our ups and downs and our quarrels. But at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, I would do anything for him, and I think he would do anything for me.”
Probably the best interview I've seen so far. He was so healthy, happy, and together. He was so honest and self-actualized here. He even admitted to always being a little 'loose' and getting into trouble. You can see here he completely understands himself. What unique guy; always been a fan.
I could never stand John, but this interview sheds a better light on him.
Being honest with yourself about yourself, and treating yourself with love and compassion brings a great deal of peace.
@@jakeornot6306 why could you never stand him?
Nice to finally hear a clip where John says their differences are in the past
@StaceyBlumberg, only that they really WEREN'T!! John has no one to blame for their problems, except JOHN!! In case some of youse didn't live during that era...John was just chock-fulla foot-in-mouth rantings during those heady days!! I mean why was it so frkn important for him to compare, egotistically, that Beatles were more popular than Jesus, for Christ's sake (pun intentional)??
@@bernarddougcook6787 John was a young man who spoke off the cuff. The " Jesus" remark was taken way out of context. Listen to John's comments about it.
@@bernarddougcook6787 That's John talking in general about the demise of christianity in favor of other trends and putting themselves as an example to that. Seems he was wrong... Wish he was right. But any idolatry, also for pop groups, isn't good for mankind to grow to adulthood
Stacy Blumberg it’s really painful to think about because of where John and Paul both were at that point when he seemed ready to work with him again. I think they were both ready to make some music that was greater than the sum of the parts again 🙁
True, yeah.
Wow! Thank you to interviewer who let's John speak and doesn't interrupt him.
Whispering Bob Harris, still going strong on radio today!
A C ....yeah...I used to love The Old Grey Whistle Test......with whispering Bob Harris.....back in the day...
One person spoke over and for him at every question. Yoko Ono
A lot of people often forget that.
When Lennon was calm and articulate he was the best speaker in The Beatles. This is really nice to hear John's fond memories of Paul and how they healed their differences. This is my favourite interview of John. Thanks heaps for uploading this.
Instead of calm try serious
I find his voice therapeutic
I agree with You.
I'd argue Paul has always been the best speaker.
@@Blitz-dm3kvNo,not at all
You can tell John's in a great great mood here..
Yoko isn't there.
@@fredflintstone8569 You might have a point. I sure liked this interview. The interviewer must have been Brit. Awful teeth but real.
@@Jeff-jg7jh Your last sentence sums up all my frustrations that have been building the last two years watching news clips from FOX News and CNN during the last two years in a profound way ... This is exactly what we need now - "Awful teeth but real!" And on topic; yes, this is one of the best and most soothing interviews I've seen with the great John Lennon. I still remember the day he died ... I was in total shock all week and flunked my maths exam as a result.
His best period after beatles was when him and yoko were separated
It's sad that a reunion never happened.
Or did it (in secret)? Klaatu, anyone?
Terry Waugh I'm not so sure. I think they knew it was best to move on.
you can thank the person that split them up in the first place for that..... yoko ono
Terry Waugh their attitude to their music was never to go back, always looking to create something completely new and recognising when something had run it's course.
No, it's actually great. If they lived and played together now we wouldn't have talked about them as much.
This is a lovely interview. John's comments about Paul are just stunning. Looks like they were great friends.
On Dick Cavett's show he said Paul was his best friend. I think he said "If I can't fight with my best friend, who can I fight with."
Except for comparing him to Yoko Ono.
They were Great friends. Imagine, no pun intended, what all the Beatles had to go through when the Band broke up, and to this day, in every interview, Paul is always asked about John and the Breakup. This has to be difficult, especially when your best friend is Dead.
Karen Macintosh learn what stunning means😉
They were best friends, brothers
John and Paul loved, respected and even admired each other. What a team.
"Me friends are me friends, whatever way" Its really nice to hear him say that for some reason. With all the tension and put downs that proceeded their break up, it feels good to know that towards the end, they got back together and remained what they always had been..."friends".
"Now we're pretty close". Damn it they would have gotten together. What a loss.
no they didnt want to
George Socci They did though, just without John. So yeah at some point they would have.
Defo for live aid
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And they would have said "got".
That was probably one of the best and least cynical interviews I've ever seen with John.
Most interviews of John away from Yoko in the 70's are like this.
He seems happy and relazed
The interviewer does a great job NOT talking, he just gets John in a groove and he really ends up saying a lot.
@Jim Barnes I was thinking the exact same thing. So many of his post Beatles interviews were so negative, but here he really seems to be in a good place in his life and is very positive.
@@hellogoodbye4061 Astute comment
Throughout it all, Paul looked up to John. From the '57 village fete to this moment. In the Get Back tapes, after George walks out and John hasn't shown up, they believe John has also quit the Beatles. Paul smiles and jokes, "And then there were two." But while the others continue discussing how to proceede the camera stays on him, and his smile fades and he fights off tears. Wrenching.
Yep. One of the most important moments of that first part.
And John looked up to Paul.
The original get back film showed that scene completely different, which was the the truth
@@darynweir97 What was different?
@@p0llenp0nythere was laughter after Paul said that in the Nagra Tapes. The Get Back doc edits in the tears for dramatic effect
He seems so logical and at peace here. Makes me happy. John struggled so much internally.
You can tell he missed the Beatles without all the legal bullshit. He wanted to just play the music
Miss you John, miss your wit, your talent, your smile, your music....big hole in the world without you.
we all miss The Walrus; always will.
John Monroe - "THE WALRUS WAS PAUL!"
@Pol Fartin goo goo g'joob
NOTHING BETTER THAN SEEING THE BEATLES SMILING TOGETHER. THEY WERE PROFESSIONALS, GENUINE, SINCERE, WELL MANNERED, AND ASSETS TO THE MUSIC PROFESSION.
You know the friendship is forever when they both always say "y'know", you know?
You only have to see Paul's emotional reaction to questions about John, to know that they loved each other like brothers.
That's a lancashire thing of that generation, they all say it.
Really miss that guy. The world needs a John Lennon right now. 2021.
He was anti war. As fares the violence?? He was murdered.
The world need a 81-year-old John?
Well we have Trump and lunatic racists.
@@randymillhouse791 You're always going to have racism and hate, unfortunately comes with freedom. Trump looks like a God next to this bumbling boob Biden. The country happens to be finished, but you know this.
@@chopagain739 The USA has been not been in first place in many areas for decades. It is not the doing of one administration or the other. It is the stupid people that inhabit this country that are the real problem.
I believe they would have got together at one point or another.
John & Paul were close even when they were mad at each other and not speaking.
John said it best one time, "I can say whatever I want about Paul or the Beatles, but no one else can".
Another words, if he wants to bad mouth Paul or the Beatles that's his perogative, but if he hears someone else saying something negative he'll stand up for them. Even if he says it first and they try and kiss his ass and agree with him he wont tolerate it. It's like family members fighting. They'll go at like cats and dogs, but will always stand by each other.
You are correct ! I heard him say the same thing .They were family
lindas1st I have a brother I love dearly but we don’t always get on, but no one else can say anything bad about him.
John's job was lancing Paul when he got too soft. Paul's job was forcing John to be more musically adventurous. Ironically in "How Do You Sleep" John was basically reverting to his role in the Beatles. Equally ironic is how well regarded "Ram" is as an album today.
yeah that was in reference to mick jagger. he said that mick had been saying some really "tarty" things about the beatles. "i can knock the beatles, but wont be letting mick jagger knock 'em"
lindas1st it’s like a school friend group where or friend pair where friends can bad mouth each other for fun but if someone else does it they’ll stand up for their friend because when friends bad mouth friends it’s for fun, but if it’s someone else that isn’t a friend bad mouthing someone’s friend, that’s a completely different story.
John and Paul were a timeless partnership. Their back catalog speaks for itself.
I just went to listen to Sir Paul McCartney speak at South Bank Centre last week and he said he regrets not having told Lennon he loved him. It was such an emotional moment.
No matter what happened in their lives they all still remained great friends up until the end of their lives. It’s beautiful.
Its comforting to know he made peace with all the turmoil of the past. He truly loved his bandmates as brothers.
"my friends are me friends, whatever way."
-john lennon
Galactic Seabass love his voice!
His voice is so good to hear for some reason
The Beatles, these four lads, are like family to me. It wasn't only the music, it was the joy and laughter, and their beautiful hearts. We all knew it as young adults; something special came along. .. and they never changed from these Liverpool lads. It's just so comforting to experience them and know this. Thank you God for bringing them to cheer us.
Hi Charlotte. I'm from Italy and I think exactly the same what you described so well.
"my friends are my friends, whatever way." wow, what a great sentiment
Happy to hear john said that by himself. The same feeling i guess feels like he found that one, his soulmate in musical life. And they really were.
Angie Boon y can
Lennon/McCartney no one can touch them
This is one of the best Lennon interviews in it's entirety
To me its not really about the great songs that John and Paul wrote....its how bloody MANY great songs they wrote...each song completely individual from the last one...amazing period of creativity
The Beatles; no-one can overstate their importance as a musical and cultural phenomenon. Their musical output is unrivalled and always will be. Paul McCartney is one of the finest human beings that ever lived.
Nicholas Rees the pinnacle of talent. Other bands pale in comparison
@DFS57 It's all subjective.
Finest human beings? Why??? They were just kids.
I am sure he was a regular person like anyone else 😂
A legendary talent yes .All 4 together were Legends in their own right
@@audrasitarek9113 Who? I googled Nichollis Rees got nothin
@@lindalarsson1436 that's the name of the original commentor he was replying to
John is someone I've been listening to since I was a kid. His voice has always been around in my life. Sometimes I listen to the Beatles everyday for weeks, and sometimes I got for months without playing them. You take him for granted because he's part of your culture and your heritage and he's always been there. Then you see an interview like this and realize how much love you have for him. Weird as I've never met him, but I love you John. RIP.
When I was young I used to be a fan, now I 'm 65 I think he was a twit.
that is really true.
@@tonybamber1137Here replying
Dec. 2021 I get that the adulation dies later after watching the new release
" Get Back"
Yoko' s influence on John. And her attitude affecting the Beatles comaradire
"Get Back" New released on Disney
I sure thought Beatles got lazy . They looked like a lazy garage band Lol
Or were they not recovering from death of Brian Epstein
@@tonybamber1137 He never got the change to fully mature or become 65. bet he would've changed his ways too.
@@camillajonsson6819 I take your point.
John was a gifted musician and helped shape his generation. Paul lived through the dark times. May John rest in peace.
This breaks my heart. So amazing to hear John talk in such a lovely way about Paul like this. What a huge missed opportunity. If only ...
RIP John Lennon. Just think of all the great music and funny, biting and insightful interviews we've been deprived of since 1980.
jim blake And George
We are Missing him. I was 18 when He was killed
When you watch the movie "Yesterday" you remember just how many amazing, perfect tunes John and Paul wrote and how far beyond everyone they were - and still are - as a writing duo.
He’s talking common sense, literally honest. I love his matter of fact attitude and how he’s wishing well for his band mates with regard to how a brother would appreciate his other brothers strengths and needs. Some are stronger than others but we’re all brothers👌
I never saw this interview with John until now. This is great stuff. I loved how John was like, "I'm happy that Ringo is doing alright. That he found a niche. I knew Paul would be alright". Shows just how much John truly respected Paul, even though they fought badly during the time Paul was in Wings.
this was recorded in 1975 during the height of Wings.
The interviewer was Bob Harris, by the way.
@Maxxx Modelz, yes, John feigned concern about Ringo, but like he admitted, when it came right down to it, he was in the tentacles of Yoko and learning how to be a self-serving bastard!!
Wings was the band the Beatles could have been
He knew Paul would be alright not just because of his ability to make new music, but because those Beatles songwriting royalties never stop. Ringo, the only one not a songwriter, could've had a tough time.
This is the honest, retrospective discussion I've always hoped John had given. Now I hear it... He was not bitter at all. He acknowledged the deep friendship and connection he and Paul had and In fact he was caring and respectful. Really quite gracious. Thank goodness.
guitarsncarsnart Has
Imagine what it must have been like (and probably still is like for Paul) having all those reporters constantly in your face and probing you about your most private feelings for another person? Continually poking the bear to hear words of love or hate. No wonder both John and Paul got so sick of it and often came off as dicks about each other (John in particular, let's be honest). Their feelings for each other were never anyone else's business and yet they were baited again and again to disclose things that were deeply personal. Sad. But it's lovely to hear John in this interview, being natural and candid. Bless him.
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And they were all just watching me and Paul... he already was missing it❤️
As someone born years after Lennon passed I just gotta say that he is one of the coolest people I've ever seen and its a shame that people like that so few artists today have his integrity not to mention talent.
He was, as David Bowie said of him, 'the last of the real originals'.
wasn't cool with his wife beating fella
this is the happiest I've seen John Lennon in an interview post-Beatles and it's when he's talking about his friendship with Paul - in the end they were like brothers they had their arguments sure but they definitely loved each other and looked out for one another
2:53 "I jammed with Paul in LA, of course there's 50 other people playing too. But they were all watching me and Paul!" lol if I were a musician in the same studio as John & Paul I know I'd be doing the same. Not playing a note, just watching them!!!
There's a recording of the night he's talking about- it can be heard on this site under the title of 'A Toot & A Snore In '74'. I warn you going in: there isn't a whole lot of "there" there. But it's incredible because of two simple things: #1.) It happened, & #2.) Someone was smart enough to roll tape.
I'm sure you'll be watching the upcoming documentary "Let it Be" by Peter Jackson, the director of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I have seen the trailer and they look so happy playing together. The concert on the roof of Apple records has been beautifully restored. I can't wait to see it myself. It would have been released by now had Covid not gotten in the way. I've included a link to the YT trailer just in case you're interested. th-cam.com/video/UocEGvQ10OE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TheBeatles
Love from Liverpool, we gave you 4 lads that shook the world and made soooooo many of us happy, thank you boys for the memories
@@brendanryan8439 listen to Macca and tell me where you think he's from, John never lost his either, true scousers can't and won't change our accents, it's who we are kid
@@brendanryan8439 I take your point and I think we all mellow with time, for me it's purely about the talent and I feel fortunate to have grown up surrounded by music in the 60's in Liverpool, you have a blessed day
Watching John talks about Paul and how Paul talks about John,you see the (secret)admiration they both had for each others talent .
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This is a beautiful interview. Absolutely beautiful.
The BEST always makes me think they would have got together again
Deffinately. Thats the real john lennon there. He looked so comfortable and relaxed here.
Rare that he didn't have his boss (YO) there, craving the spotlight. Very rare...
It's just an interview... nothing more, nothing less.
what a shame... after watching this you knew that a reunion could have happened.
It sounds like he was in a good place and didn't blame anyone ! I remember the day he died very well I was driving and heard about it on the radio I pulled over and was brought to tears , what a sad day for me and the world ! God Bless you 🙏 John !
Shame that John is no longer with us
Genius
@Wagner PD why? 💀
Michael Park in some other reality he is...
Yaco21 maybe the one where the beatles never existed
Michael Park And George
I love John but for him to put Paul MacCartney is the same context involving talent with Yoko Ono should be a crime.
He didn't say they had the same talent, just that he felt the same way with the two of them. Kind of makes his relationship with Paul seem a lot stronger actually for him to say that because we all know how much he loved Yoko.
@Calimari Club Oh yeah I agree. I was merely pointing out that John didn't say that Yoko and Paul were the same talent wise.
@Calimari Club Nothing to worry about ☺
If it was a screeching contest, Yoko would destroy Paul 100:0.
morde No, she's not even good enough to do that xD Have you heard "Revolution"? That's a real screech!
John at his finest interview when he already make peace with himself and others
John Lennon was murdered on this day exactly 40 years ago. He was a revolutionary, legend, Mahatma. RIP Great Soul.
I remember when John was asked about "How Do You Sleep?", he said, "If you can't have a fight with your best friend,..." Referring to Paul as his best friend, even through the rough times. I think that is how Paul views it now, and that's not only accurate. I believe it's the healthiest way for him to go on.
It's a relief that this interview is very consistent with what Paul says about John these days and his memory of how they were feeling about each other in the mid-to-late 70s. They were over it. I think they'd continue bitching at each other lol but the mutual respect was there. They would have gone on Howard Stern together and shit.
What a superbly reflective, objective and self-aware man he became. I can only imagine what he could have gone on to do later in life. Like all 4 Beatles he was both ordinary and special at the same time. It was what made the world love them so much.
exactly correct analysis
Reads title: And the world was blessed with some of the best music ever created.
John was a genius and right when he saw Paul he recognized another one
so Yoko must be a genius too
I've never seen this before - its just wonderful to hear the truth from Lennon's own lips!
Are they ever going to get back together
@@RL-ut6dl in the afterlife perhaps
This was sad enough, after just reading about his death and watching the end of "Yesterday," but then he mentioned he'd been worried about Ringo and my heart burst.
Amazing to hear the legend John Lennon speak about The Beatles, his relationship with Paul McCartney and thoughts about getting back together. The artists and their music are so inspirational!
It is clear John was gifted artist but also it is clear he was exceptionally bright.
For all that imbeciles that take sides and critique the Beatles' friendships as if they actually know something or the people involved -- here is John in his own words saying he and Paul are friends and actually getting along well. Thank you for this video
Donald Everett Brilliant Don, because they where all there you know. At last someone with sense x
If you ever read the old interviews of the late 60's, so often the journalist would stage questions in just the right way to lead discontention without their fingerprints, in other words cleverly stoking the flames, just constantly planting seeds of disunity to get a juicy story. The connection between two artists in the creation of something beautiful, is part of the love that inspired them to write "With A Little Help From My Friends." Who do you think that song was about? Listen to it again.
They loved each other, plain and simple. What you're hearing in this beautiful music is the chemistry between these four friends. No single one could make a Beatles track on their own, nothing was quite like it. Don't always take the word of the press as law.
I’m so glad this video is here. It’s proof that whatever their differences were after the breakup they got past it realizing sometimes it’s not worth losing friendships. I wish they had gotten together. We will never know. ❤️ the Beatles.
I have never heard John say "McCartney" before! He always refers to him as just Paul.
Loved hearing this. John being balanced, fair, and loving. We can all only "imagine" what would have come from a reunion in the studio. But, we are all so lucky to have what they did give us. Great great songs and stories that we get to play over and over again.
Lennon & McCartney - never again will this be surpassed. RIP John, George......
It's strange yet amazingly interesting to be able to see and listen to all of these musical icons any time any where just by touching some hi tech glass.
LONG LIVE TOUTUBE‼️
Wonderful interwiev of John.
love John..love his speaking voice and singing voice
Walking up the East Side in NYC one sunny winter Saturday afternoon with a friend in 1977 by a small park, who do we see: John and Yoko about 20 feet from me. There was no one there other then them, me and my friend. My friend calls out to John, who responds with a "Hello there," and we approached them. My friend was enamored with John and I was giving the eye to Yoko and she give it back. We talked for a few minutes and they said they liked the ability to often walk in the city without being acknowledged or intruded upon. It was cool, and we talked for about 10 minutes. I must say, they seemed to have a sense of aura about them. Friendly and pleasant to talk with but we didn't want to intrude so we shook hands and complemented them and walked on. Nobody else there, just the four of us. Only in New York!
John Lennon had so much more to teach us. He is such a gift!
Lennon said he was happy for Ringo' success. But in the end George was likely the most held back during the Beatles days. He may have made the best solo albums of all of them. All Things Must Pass is a masterwork. Following that his Concert for Bangladesh is a hugely important musical work of the 20th Century. It wasn't until the Beatles went their own ways that some amazing talent was exposed by all of them.
John: I only worked with Paul McCarthy and Yoko Ono
Me: So you saw all the spectrum of talent.
Lennon batted a respectable .500 on partners.
@@matthewchunk3689 lol
Hahaha. Quite right.
Other than Wings, Paul's solo stuff hasn't been that bad.
@@jasonmoyer Band on the run is close to perfectionism
I think we all forget what a hard worker John was. Always writing a new song, new lyrics, new style, new look. And all for his audience! That's a very unselfish person.
Lovely man. "My friends are my friends". I believe you, man.
John was witty and amusing. His dark side was steep growing without his parents. He got married too young to a woman he didn’t completely love who was pregnant. He could be very mean and cutting. Got high to many times and went far over the wall and was stuck on him enough to even say he was Jesus. The other 3 guys hated Yoko and with good reason she was overbearing and over stepped her boundaries. It hurt when they broke up but they were better off never coming back. To much would have been expected. Except for Plastic Ono and Imagine John had slipped but his ending made sure his legacy is totally enduring. August 13, 1966 saw The Beatles at the Detroit Olympia-such a thrill. I have a Beatle room in my house full of items back to 1963-English! Beatle John
No man's biography will ever be completed
I love listening to John Lennon tell stories about back in the day!
Gosh! This is really wonderful interview! Sometimes time apart and maturing heals the hurts.
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People that go on like they hate each other....mates/family have arguments and fights but you don't stop loving them. You can tell they had much love for one another.
This video is fantastic. Thanks for uploading it
I enjoyed seeing John looking and seemingly feeling truly happy in this video. I especially liked hearing about his positive feelings towards each of the other members of the Fab Four. It seems as if five years after their breakup John realized how many great times they had together and how great the music on which they collaborated was. No reason for him to feel bitter. I've always wondered with sadness why John was taken from us so young and senselessly. I'll never forget that terrible night. He deserved to enjoy his life and family. I just happened to see this great video and had to watch it. RIP John. A lot of people miss and pray for your soul.
The things about this interview that make me happiest are 1, he and Paul are good. 2. He's happy that the others are doing good. It shows that no matter what all the press says he really did care about all of them.
Best to hear it from the horse's mouth rather than the media.
And if I said
I really loved you and was glad you came along...
And you are here today
For you're in my song...
I think as the Beatles, they had said everything musically they had to say. They had their time. There's no going back really. But as Lennon and McCartney, I could have seen them doing something had John not been murdered. That's what makes us ache. The music and life we missed out on. I felt the same way after Philip Seymour Hoffman died.
Highly intelligent man and ahead of his time. I so wish he had got together with Paul and done something. I am so very sad that he is no longer in the world. The good are always taken... and I am often left wondering why. R.I.P. John miss ya. x
Whispering Bob Harris was a music guru and an incredible DJ for the BBC. Bob interviewing John is something very VERY special indeed. Thank you so much for this upload Patrick.
Two of the best song writers of all time 🐐
John, "I've always been a little... loose." [canon]
Sir, I wonder, is this C.K. Dexter Haven himself?
Dexter Haven no, he was talking about his bowels. He would always follow through when farting. Honest!
In tears - beautiful to hear the often cynical, hard-shelled (but soft-hearted) John speaking so lovingly, really, about the boys and our Pauly, in particular. Thanks for posting this.