But the story IS true if stated correctly. The Sir Lewis Grade performance was not open to the public as such- it was an industry event. - even tho it was filmed, it was basically a private party, not a public event. The band members were wearing two-faced masks which was Lennon’s way of commenting on Sir Lewis’ ethics or lack of them. Lennon/McCartney didn’t own their own songs and perhaps he was part of that. Slippin and a Slidin’ was live, but for Imagine, the studio backing track was used, supplemented by live instruments and vocal.
For all the reasons you mentioned I think the Elton version makes a much cooler story; but John was clearly performing in public that night. As you know he was terrified at the Elton show; so the fact he performed one last time was a bid deal. It’s not important in the long run; but for serious fans I think it’s good to know the truth. Thanks for the great comments!
Thank you sir@@JonBlackstone Despite being on this planet a number of decades closer to 10 than 1, I am fairly new to The Beatles universe. Sorry to say, but I never gravitated towards the Beatles much in my younger days, being more of a rock/metal/grunge/alternative fella. But a few years ago, I watched the movie "Yesterday" and I finally realized why so many people love their music, and I started to binge their entire catalog. I guess some people (Beatles purists i guess) complain about that movie, but it got me interested and hooked on them, as I am sure others did as well, so why gatekeep? Anyhoo, I appreciate your time and reply. Thak you. Subscribing now (if I haven't already, my short term memory is in the toilet)
![Tee Grizzley - Detroit (Feat. 42 Dugg) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeKfTtt0x14/mqdefault.jpg)
Jon: thats what you excel at: dispelling the myths.....love it, and Thank You, as usual!!
Thank you sir. Maybe I’ll rename my channel “Music Mythbuster”. But I’d probably get sued. 😎🎶
Thanks for setting the record straight Jon
In the grand scheme of things that really doesn’t matter. But for weird obsessive music fans like you and I these details count. 😆
Thank you for the clarification
In the grand scheme of life, it really doesn’t matter. But for weirdos like me these little details are fun. 😊
@@JonBlackstone hey we’re all weird that’s what makes life fun
But the story IS true if stated correctly. The Sir Lewis Grade performance was not open to the public as such- it was an industry event. - even tho it was filmed, it was basically a private party, not a public event.
The band members were wearing two-faced masks which was Lennon’s way of commenting on Sir Lewis’ ethics or lack of them. Lennon/McCartney didn’t own their own songs and perhaps he was part of that. Slippin and a Slidin’ was live, but for
Imagine, the studio backing track was used, supplemented by live instruments and vocal.
For all the reasons you mentioned I think the Elton version makes a much cooler story; but John was clearly performing in public that night. As you know he was terrified at the Elton show; so the fact he performed one last time was a bid deal. It’s not important in the long run; but for serious fans I think it’s good to know the truth. Thanks for the great comments!
Yeah, John copied Geddy Lee's look , then Bono surely saw this... and re-copied the look 🙂
I think you might be onto something! 😂 Thanks for watching!
never heard anything about this, but i'm glad to know the truth! thanks!
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear from other John fans!
Thank you sir@@JonBlackstone Despite being on this planet a number of decades closer to 10 than 1, I am fairly new to The Beatles universe. Sorry to say, but I never gravitated towards the Beatles much in my younger days, being more of a rock/metal/grunge/alternative fella. But a few years ago, I watched the movie "Yesterday" and I finally realized why so many people love their music, and I started to binge their entire catalog. I guess some people (Beatles purists i guess) complain about that movie, but it got me interested and hooked on them, as I am sure others did as well, so why gatekeep?
Anyhoo, I appreciate your time and reply. Thak you. Subscribing now (if I haven't already, my short term memory is in the toilet)