John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

Your right ChiliD.Let not forget Johns first wife Cynthia to. I was not sure if I wanted to post this or not here.Because I sure it will be very sad to watch.But everyone has to decide that for themselves if they want to watch this or not.I may watch some of this on CNN this weekend.But I'm not sure if I want to watch this all or not yet.It might be to sad and hard for me watch it all.

Losing Lennon Countdown To Murder documentary on CNN this weekend

December 8, 1980, a day that will live in infamy for John Lennon fans. As part of a CNN Documentary “Losing Lennon,” we’re talking to people who had a personal connection to the tragic events of that day when Lennon was gunned down by (murderous coward).
AM’s John Roberts talks to radio writer Laurie Kaye, who was part of a team that did the last interview with Lennon on the day he died. When she heard about the shooting, she ran over to Roosevelt Hospital, where Lennon was taken, and witnessed Yoko Ono’s reaction. Also, O.A.R. frontman Marc Roberge talks about how Lennon’s death inspired the alternative rock band’s recent song “Dakota.”Watch the preview here, and be sure to catch the full documentary,” Losing Lennon: Countdown to Murder,” premiering Saturday and Sunday night 12/4 @ 12/5/2010 at 8 ET on CNN.


John Roberts hosts "Losing Lennon: Countdown To Murder" at 8 and 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. The documentary will showcase never-before-heard recordings of interviews with John Lennon's murderous cowardly scumbag assassin (My term for him) and his wife.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/12/0...iref=obnetwork

John Roberts hosts "Losing Lennon: Countdown To Murder" at 8 and 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. The documentary will showcase never-before-heard recordings of interviews with Lennon's assassin, murderous cowardly scumbag and his wife.

visiting crime seen : warning graphic
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/3...?iref=obinsite

Losing Lennon: Legend lives on in O.A.R.'s song 'Dakota'
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/0...iref=allsearch

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

Your right ChiliD.Let not forget Johns first wife Cynthia to. I was not sure if I wanted to post this or not here.Because I sure it will be very sad to watch.But everyone has to decide that for themselves if they want to watch this or not.I may watch some of this on CNN this weekend.But I'm not sure if I want to watch this all or not yet.It might be to sad and hard for me watch it all.

Losing Lennon Countdown To Murder documentary on CNN this weekend

December 8, 1980, a day that will live in infamy for John Lennon fans. As part of a CNN Documentary “Losing Lennon,” we’re talking to people who had a personal connection to the tragic events of that day when Lennon was gunned down by (murderous coward).
AM’s John Roberts talks to radio writer Laurie Kaye, who was part of a team that did the last interview with Lennon on the day he died. When she heard about the shooting, she ran over to Roosevelt Hospital, where Lennon was taken, and witnessed Yoko Ono’s reaction. Also, O.A.R. frontman Marc Roberge talks about how Lennon’s death inspired the alternative rock band’s recent song “Dakota.”Watch the preview here, and be sure to catch the full documentary,” Losing Lennon: Countdown to Murder,” premiering Saturday and Sunday night 12/4 @ 12/5/2010 at 8 ET on CNN.


John Roberts hosts "Losing Lennon: Countdown To Murder" at 8 and 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. The documentary will showcase never-before-heard recordings of interviews with John Lennon's murderous cowardly scumbag assassin (My term for him) and his wife.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/12/0...iref=obnetwork

John Roberts hosts "Losing Lennon: Countdown To Murder" at 8 and 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. The documentary will showcase never-before-heard recordings of interviews with Lennon's assassin, murderous cowardly scumbag and his wife.

visiting crime seen : warning graphic
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/3...?iref=obinsite

Losing Lennon: Legend lives on in O.A.R.'s song 'Dakota'
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/0...iref=allsearch

It sounds interesting, however it will be difficult just because the person who killed John will be referenced a lot throughout. I am not comfortable with really acknowledging this person and Yoko and Paul made a statement many years ago about Beatles fans even using the person's name...

However, it is a part of history and it happened. It was a tragedy. Julian recently stated that both he and Sean were dealt a very hard blow with what happened to their father, and I guess if I do watch it it will be for Julian. I've always loved Julian because he went through a lot and his relationship with his father was prevented from becoming what it would have eventually became because of what happened. And that's the real tragedy for that family, though both sons have turned out so great.

I won't watch it Saturday evening but I may watch it if it's on youtube.

Incidentally, while on the subject of John...can anyone list their TOP TEN JOHN SONGS (including Beatle John if you want). Just for fun...

[msLinds]

I understand how you feel Nico about watching this CNN documentary on John's
assassination.I also need to get back here when I have a chance to post my 10 favorite John Lennon or songs he wrote with the Beatles.There is so many I want to think about it a while.Now for another update.While we wait for Lindsey Buckingham's new solo music CD to come out.And we wait for Stevie Nicks new music CD to be released.And we wait as many us have waited and keep waiting, sometimes for decades... For Fleetwood Mac to maybe record and release some new songs on a CD.Or yet for another Greatest hits tour. We still have not had the bands final farewell tours before they retire.


Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl band."The Ghost of A Saber Tooth Tiger" December 3rd 2010
"Dark Matter/White Noises" is the the featured video today on 'The Live Buzz ', curated by Nic Harcourt.

http://bit.ly/fxDp9V

http://thelivebuzz.com/live-session/...-session/#more

[msLinds]

Since Julian Lennon is being interviewed for this CNN documentary.I have decided to watch it.I want to watch the rest of what Jules has to say.I think its going to be sad to watch. But I have decided I will be watching it this weekend.As Nico has said,it is part of history and it was tragedy.

These are a couple video clips from a interview done with Julian Lennon in that CNN Documentary ' Losing Lennon ' that is being shown this saturday and Sunday.
Scroll down the page on the first link to watch the first video

Julian discuss's his brother Sean and how their Dad's death effected them both

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/...-lennon_b42259

Julian discuss's how John hoped to reconnect with his family.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/sho....reconnect.cnn

[msLinds]

This was posted on Radio 105.9 web site.

Julian talks about fathers death as 30th anniversary approachs
December 3rd 2010
John Lennon's first son Julian sat down with CNN recently to talk about his father's untimely death, and how it's affected him.This Wednesday, December 8, will mark the 30th anniversary of the day the murderous cowardly scumbag.(My name for him) shot the famous Beatle, and his recent bid for parole has made headlines. While his bid was denied this time, it remains unclear whether or not he will one day be released from prison. Julian talks about that possibility, and many other subjects surrounding his father's death in the video below.

http://www.1059therock.com/cc-common...rticle=7907614

[msLinds]

Guardian UK / The Observer
December 5, 2010
John Lennon: The last day in the life

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010...er-anniversary



I also found this posted online.I think its a college radio station. There is a Stevie Nicks mention in this.

Radio RockonTour Streaming Live online at WLOY @ Noon on Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
"John Ono Lennon Forever" is scheduled to stream live from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 12/7/2010.
Radio RockonTour presents a special live broadcast in memory of the late John Ono Lennon. This December 8th marks the 30th anniversary of his tragic assassination outside his home in 1980. John’s recorded legacy with The Beatles and as a soloist remains popular today and is anticipated to generate commercial success for decades to come.
Episode #25, “John Ono Lennon Forever”, celebrates John Lennon’s creativity as a composer and showcases his compositions as a Beatle, a solo artist and his songs as recorded by other singers. This program spotlights obscure recordings by John and a rare duet performed by Ringo Starr and STEVIE NICKS on a 1994 Harry Nilsson song written especially for John.
Songs recorded in tribute to John Lennon by George Harrison, Elton John Paul McCartney and Queen are featured on the playlist. Live tracks and vinyl cuts are included in the mix of material. John Lennon’s music continues to exercise a profound influence on emerging composers and artists.

http://wloy.org/

[msLinds]

The New York Times
Sharing the Dakota With John Lennon
December 6, 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/ny...appraisal.html