I sometimes think the Beatles are the only four people who never truly realised the power of that unit. They were fantastic as individuals, but there was just something magic about them together. As insiders, they couldn't see what we can see, which makes us the lucky ones.
Elliot Mintz I believe Mr. Lennon was much Iike any celebrity with integrity...the sarcastic side lashes out when reporters (of which there were a plethora of back then) ask inane, stupid and irrelevant questions!
John had natural Liverpool wit, the people of the city have it naturally. Look at the way they wound the media around their little fingers at New York airport when they arrived. The 4 of them had it. Sometimes this is misinterpreted. Liverpool humour at the time was quite mocking. In Liverpool if you applied that to others you got it back, so all was equal. But when you did it to others not accustomed to the humour it was taken as an insult. John never knew when to stop it, Paul did.
Obviously, I'd defer to Elliot Mintz on the subject -- but my sense is that John had a much easier time letting his guard down with Elliot than with other journalists. There was genuine trust there. And, Elliot, thanks for all you've given us for so many years. I used to listen to "The Lost Lennon Tapes" in the mid-to late 1980s every Sunday morning. I was very pleased to discover, many years later, that your good works continued, representing the likes Bob, no less. My utmost respect and admiration ...
Eric Jones true that or elvis or if they were still alive and we're on twitter or something. It was the norm back then but now as time passes we realize these people were very special
No kidding. John was talented guy. But he was a real person. At times tormented by fears insecurities etc. He was a bad dad to Julian. He was a wonderfully flawed human being. He was a peace advocate. But many were at the time. John went through drug addiction, too much booze etc. Most of us did at the time. I love his music. Frankly i think George was always the most spiritual Beatle. Gone to soon like way too many of us of that time. RIP John Lennon
I used to see him too mostly without Yoko . I saw him with Yoko at a Japanese restaurant a few times. I remember John walked with a kind of bounce in his step & always answered when someone spoke to him. New York City people are jaded & see celebrities often. Every morning you can see Barbara Walters walking in Central Park, Madonna runs there a few times a week, Ive seen Paul McCartney a few times in the Hamptons shopping in the small A&P. & at the Met. Museum which I live a few blocks from. Paul is not as friendly as John was I notice he does'nt acknowledge people all the time & Ringo isn't friendly I saw him at The Rainbow room I think Liza Minelli or Dionne Warwick was the act. I never saw George.. Linda was always a New Yorker at heart & not friendly at all. If anyone spends time in NYC you will see celebrities. Bloomingdales, Macys in Herald Square, Barneys are good places to see a celebrity. At a Billy Joel concert we sat next to Pink & her new husband Corey. She requested a song because it was their favorite & he refused to sing Just The Way You Are in honor of their wedding. Im a registered nurse in a major NYC hospital & have taken care of many celebrities during childbirth. NYC is the best city in the world. People literally die trying to get here. Im lucky enough to have been born here & lived here for my 60 years on this earth. Im not unique in seeing celebrities they're all over the city. I even saw Yoko when there was an exhibition at the rock & Roll Hall of Fame annex with John & Yoko belongings. The staff did not like her at all. I also remember the phone with a direct line to Yoko & she would call & speak to fans. I have never asked anyone for an autograph.
There’s something really nice about this interview - an air of tranquility as they walk together on the beach. John seemed like he was finally at peace in regards to the whole breakup and could now look back fondly without regret. I can almost feel the nostalgia of those highs and the sadness of those lows. Such a shame he’s gone. He was truly one of a kind.
The look of shock on John's face talking about Brians death is truly haunting. In turn, that's how we felt about hearing about John being taken out. How sad.
I agree. Elliot has class. He and John had an obvious rapport, which wasn't always the case with many reporters. John didnt suffer fools gladly. Fortunately, sometimes a journalist of Elliott Mintz' ability comes along, and got to interview him, as well. I truly miss John not being around, for all these years. He was such a great and wonderful personality and talent. Like David Bowie said of John, 'he's the last of the great originals '. How true!
John was my favorite. He had a deep sensitivity for the world. His music was so simple yet very complex in it's outreach. He packed a lot in his 40 years on earth and it's heartening to see new generations discovering the soul of this man..
I REMEMBER WAKING up one morning ...turned on radio....Dec 8th ...and hearing the words...." and now more about the death of John lennon..." Broke my heart,,,,,,
Lennon supported Sid Rawle and his Digger Action Movement . He even let Sid and his squatters use his island in Ireland ( Dorinish Island ) . So ; even though Lennon was mega-rich , he still had a genuine care for the poor and working people in this world . Peace and good health to you ... Miles .
Man, that look on Lennon's face when they're asking him questions right after they found out about Brian. Just shock and "what the hell's happening?" Chapman, you bastard, you've robbed so many. John a full life and us more great music.
@@TJamesBell Actually, that's the moment the Beatles themselves died imo. John would soon separate from McCartney and latch onto Yoko and start doing their own stuff, get on heroin, etc.-- the band still made music for another few years but the damage was done. Brian's death was the watershed moment.
Delightful to see this: just a normal moment with John Lennon, neither saint nor sinner. Elliot Mintz has a great knack for allowing us to see John as he was: a human being. What a relief from the idealization/demonization of this particular celebrity.
I can imagine many people that saw this footage in 1973, taking with so much enthusiasm when Lennon said the words: "It's quite posible yes". Great video.
Yeah, that psycho Chapman took so much from all of us... not to mention taking John's life...a Beatles reunion would have definitely happened probably in the late eighties or early nineties... who knows what they would have done...
just imagine. Ive always said that if he had lived I really think they would have gotten back together in 85 at live aid and then again after 9/11 at the concert for NY
Great insight. Latter for sure because of the bond with NYC. Live Aid is a tougher one. I guess it just depends where he's at with live performing at that point. If he hadn't toured again by '85, it's very difficult to go from zero to live stadium show.
That smile he gave after asking if he’d initiate their reunion was great, can tell he would probably might well have. And yeah it wouldn’t be as epic as the 60’s and 70’s Beatles but they still would have made amazing music in the studio together.
My daughter's 7. Just finishing first grade. When she was 5 she learned about the Beatles and liked their music. She thought they wrote Michelle just for her. She'd look at pictures and ask about them. Listen on youtube, like her generation does. Eventually she found out two were no longer with us. She was particularly saddened about John Lennon violent death. Some how she also thought he invented the cell phone.
Mr.Mintz, thank you for the genuine love and respect you had/have for John. The world loves and misses him as an artist and humanitarian. You love and miss him as a friend. Most of us will never know that feeling. God Bless.
Awww this made me cry, So interesting to hear John talk so positively about the crazy Beatle days. To give us some insights into his life as a BEatle. Also so sad when Brian died. I just adore you and I miss you John. Its just so sad that you are no longer with us. Tears,
First time seeing this. So fascinating. He's so calm and normal. Loved it. When John was killed I could not play a Beatles song for 20 years. Would even turn the radio off if one played because it made me so meloncholy. Then, one day, I could and I started to listen again and it was wonderful and all the old feelings came back to me. And I love them just as much now as then.
This is because Elliot Mintz was the only journalist that John liked , trusted and felt at ease enough with , to just be himself. This is the real John . Thankyou Elliot for allowing us to see the real John
@@darenwilliams5858 He and Paul, promoting Apple, were interviewed for an ABC special right before the recording of the White Album (early May 1968). John is cracking jokes the whole time but doesn't seem like he wants to kill the interviewer. His name was Larry Kane, a staunch supporter of the band weeks before their arrival in America. When John isn't outright trolling, he's very complimentary of Kane. He was the other trustworthy reporter.
Only Elliot Mintz could have had John Lennon on a beach somewhere and conducted this prime example of an excellent, candid interview. Absolutely superb. Thanks Elliot!!!
My daughters and I watch Imagine every Dec 8. It has become a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. They are young ladies now and both Beatles fans. A snippet of this interview is in the movie. I'm very grateful John thought to document so much of his life. He was an inspiration to me, because of his humanity. He had flaws, we all do, and he worked to address them. His death stings to this day. RIP John, and thanks for the great interview Mr. Mintz.
westfield90 I miss him terribly. I wish I had gone to NY to see him since I just live in Boston but I thought I had all the time in the world to see him. God who would ever have thought that he would be murdered. That was the worst day of my life
This is about as normal as I've seen Lennon in a interview. A re-union would certainly have been something to see. They made such great music/songs it's hard to bet against them not producing new gems. We all know McCartney (my personal favorite) went on to produce more excellent songs. So, there's proof "time" had NOT stopped that Beatles talent. They ALL went on for years being quite successful. So, a return to a Lennon/McCartney collaboration (Harrison/Ringo too!) would have given us more wonderful Fab Four music...siiiiigh, what might have been. 💔
Well, John (my personal favorite), was, apparently planning a world tour, for early 1981. Beyond that, I'd say the lads would've 'worked it out', by the mid to late 80s. Either way, the main thing is, we ought to have John Lennon around, still walking the earth. His was a tremendous loss to his family, friends and countless fans. He was one of a kind.
What a great great interview! I just love how laid back John is here strolling by the sea, sharing stories as he would have if you met him as a friend or something. That's the feeling I got from this. Thank you for bringing our hero so close to us fans!
William Larkin Yes you made it because you are still here John dead at 40, doesn’t matter who you are we all end up in the same place We are not immortal
I remember that this interview was a segment in the 11:pm Eyewitness News Broadcast. and I think that it was aired in segments. LA in the early 1970's. l was 16 years old at the time.
This is a really relaxed interview. Mr. Mintz had a really great way of phrasing questions that I'm sure John Lennon had been asked a billion times before
The one question I would have asked John and Paul is "Did you realize at the time you were writing and singing with the other world's greatest singer-songwriter?" I've always wondered if they knew how special they were for each other.
Bobby Glenn As they say.. where does the time go ?... I'm sure those memories of finding out about his death are as clear today as they were back then. Do you remember what you were doing when you heard the news... I do... I was laying down taking a nap... my husband was in the living room watching football... the door was open where I was half asleep and I could have sworn I heard on the football game that make an announcement about John Lennon.. Then my husband said loud enough for me to hear, that John Lennon was shot .
the quickest mind ever, the way John could make a poignant interesting statement seemingly without even having to think about it. He was a working class hero.
Elliot, I am so glad you were able to get this interview with John at this time. You really had a wonderful way of bringing out the best of John, void of sarcasm, and silly faces etc. He felt completely comfortable around you and the world gets to see this side of John, probably the only one of it's kind as interviews with him go. He didn't have to be "on". I've seen this interview many times and it always leaves me smiling.Thank you and well done Mr. Mintz, well done.
Elliot always had the most down-to-earth discussions with John. I remember this interview but at the time I was really too young to understand the depth of it. It seems John had certainly grown up and was looking back in a postive reflective way but yet at the same time pretty much stating that he's glad to be where he is and well beyond all that happened to him when he was younger.Thanks Elliot... great interview... and it's great to look back and see John as a more secure and settled person.
if you enjoyed this interview with john, you may wish to listen to a longer more in depth conversation we had on the radio. it's posted on my website: www.elliotmintz.com
Sadly John Lennon died 7 years before I was born, but like everyone else, I grew up listening to The Beatles and his solo work. I've seen many interviews and documentaries that JN appeared in and it seems like John was quite relaxed and put at ease in this short clip. It look like he wasn't playing up for the cameras, he seemed calm and reflective but also a happy, secure and settled person finally at peace with everything that was going on in his life at that particular time of his life at 33 years old. The sad thing is that John was denied the opportunity to watch his sons grow up, continue to make great music, and get to 80 as he would be this year.
At that point, the only thing keeping them from getting back together was the fact that they were scattered all over. John was open to it, Paul probably would have been up for it but was busy with his own Wings Over America tour. George, as the youngest member, was not especially keen on going back to a situation where he was treated as a high school kid, and Ringo was off doing his movies and making Number 1 records. It's good to see, at least with John here, that the animosity has worn off and a reunion could have been possible, provided they were all in one place at the same time. But that's life, folks!
Wow, going to Malibu (especially during the summers), has been a part of my life since the day I was born, and if I had ever seen John Lennon there, I would've fainted. Love you, John........miss you, John..........my favorite Beatle. ❤️️❤️️❤️️
Wow! What a beautiful, honest, insghtful interview from John. I don't think I've ever seen him so relaxed and unguarded. Very nice to see. And so cool to hear him talk fondly of the others and how the wounds have healed.
Where was this hiding??? This is worth gold - John sounding friendly, and kind about his past - being really lovely. I hope that Paul knew about this, because my goodness, he took so much more s--t than he deserved.
They were called 'elephant bell bottoms', as opposed to the less prominent, 'flare bell bottoms '. Hey, it was the 70s, man. John was groovin' with the styles of the day. 😎
It always seemed like three of them wanted to regroup, but one of them wouldn't be into it. I think Ringo, and Paul after a year or two after the split, would have been happy to give it a go, but John, despite waxing nostalgic on occasion, would quickly get over it and decide he didn't want to bring the Beatles back. George was, to my view, the biggest obstacle. While the other three seemed to make their peace by the mid-70s, George did seem to carry a bit more resentment, particularly towards Paul. Even by the time of the Anthology, during the scenes when the three surviving Beatles were together, sometimes you could see him give Paul a sidelong glance.
Seeing this does not make me happy, even though on its own it should. But seeing the part where he said the wounds had healed, and he seemed positive on the idea of the Beatles doing something again makes me lament his death even more. Just sad.
Me too. If John and George had survived, l guarantee we would have seen them perform sometime in the last 2 decades. Look at the Stones!!!! Surely the Beatles would have been challenged by their old mates..Oh!!!!! What could have been??????
@@allymayful I'm confident, they'd have 'done something'. And it would've been great, just having them together! Hell, they could've just played one of Ringo's Beatle songs, and I'd be cool with that. 😎👍😂
all the nonsense over the breakup, and who's fault it was, and hating Yoko (love you Yoko!) - and STILL it rages on in merry trolldom! this interview SHOULD have put that shit to rest, but the world's a different place without John, anyway... Elliot - all your interviews are interesting, poignant, etc.; but thank you for this one, man!
This is his best interview so far, he's honest and peaceful... To tell the truth he's not my favourite Beatle even if I do believe that he was a great composer
My Grandpa, an english amatorial film maker living in Margate was once walking Toby (his Dog) on the beach. He still have some Super8 films or kind of cassettes in a box somewhere from the day when he met John and Yoko on the beach filming "something funny"! When he saw the video of this song on TV he realised that on that morning he (in some way) was testimony of the creation of a Masterpiece!
Forgot to add. He was such a peace loving gentle soul, which makes the manner of his untimely passing all the more tragic. Even now, I can clearly remember that freezing cold December morning after he had died. Sitting on a bus, going to work. Staring at my newspaper. It was the biggest shock since Elvis died 3 years earlier. John would have had a whole lot more to contribute. As such Double fantasy was defo a bitter sweet experience. RIP John
Above everything it's nice to see that john really was like a regular guy except bloody famous. But deep down he was just a regular guy that loved making music.
This is John being honest without Yoko around, at ease talking without bitterness and anger. When he says, 'I couldn't say, .that's pretty sincere. I wonder what the other 3 thought when they saw this.
What an awesome interview. No politics involved or bitterness about anything. Just John being cool answering questions without any kind of agenda. He seemed very comfortable with himself and happy at this point. Very cool.
I sometimes think the Beatles are the only four people who never truly realised the power of that unit. They were fantastic as individuals, but there was just something magic about them together. As insiders, they couldn't see what we can see, which makes us the lucky ones.
This has to be one of the best John Lennon interviews I've ever seen in my life. It's extrodinairy.
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@@elliotmintzvideos I just did. I'm from Cleveland, Ohio home of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, so I'm very familiar with music history.
Being completely honest, this is the least sarcastic I've ever seen John in an interview. It's sweet to see his true way of carrying a conversation
hi isabel. most of the time, john was not at all sarcastic during our private conversations.
Elliot Mintz I believe Mr. Lennon was much
Iike any celebrity with integrity...the sarcastic side lashes out when reporters (of which there were a plethora of back then) ask inane, stupid and irrelevant questions!
John had natural Liverpool wit, the people of the city have it naturally. Look at the way they wound the media around their little fingers at New York airport when they arrived. The 4 of them had it. Sometimes this is misinterpreted. Liverpool humour at the time was quite mocking. In Liverpool if you applied that to others you got it back, so all was equal. But when you did it to others not accustomed to the humour it was taken as an insult. John never knew when to stop it, Paul did.
He seems at ease with himself and very down to earth. How terrible to lose him that way.
Obviously, I'd defer to Elliot Mintz on the subject -- but my sense is that John had a much easier time letting his guard down with Elliot than with other journalists. There was genuine trust there.
And, Elliot, thanks for all you've given us for so many years. I used to listen to "The Lost Lennon Tapes" in the mid-to late 1980s every Sunday morning. I was very pleased to discover, many years later, that your good works continued, representing the likes Bob, no less. My utmost respect and admiration ...
"No, I don't miss it, I've done it, that's enough" - what a clever reply !
The scream years.
The Beatles split at exactly the right time. Everything they did was pure class.
Imagine walking on the beach and you see John Lennon
It's easy if you try ;)
Had i known it was so easy to see John i would have gone to NYC to see him
Eric Jones true that or elvis or if they were still alive and we're on twitter or something. It was the norm back then but now as time passes we realize these people were very special
No kidding. John was talented guy. But he was a real person. At times tormented by fears insecurities etc. He was a bad dad to Julian. He was a wonderfully flawed human being. He was a peace advocate. But many were at the time. John went through drug addiction, too much booze etc. Most of us did at the time. I love his music. Frankly i think George was always the most spiritual Beatle. Gone to soon like way too many of us of that time. RIP John Lennon
I used to see him too mostly without Yoko . I saw him with Yoko at a Japanese restaurant a few times. I remember John walked with a kind of bounce in his step & always answered when someone spoke to him. New York City people are jaded & see celebrities often. Every morning you can see Barbara Walters walking in Central Park, Madonna runs there a few times a week, Ive seen Paul McCartney a few times in the Hamptons shopping in the small A&P. & at the Met. Museum which I live a few blocks from. Paul is not as friendly as John was I notice he does'nt acknowledge people all the time & Ringo isn't friendly I saw him at The Rainbow room I think Liza Minelli or Dionne Warwick was the act. I never saw George.. Linda was always a New Yorker at heart & not friendly at all. If anyone spends time in NYC you will see celebrities. Bloomingdales, Macys in Herald Square, Barneys are good places to see a celebrity. At a Billy Joel concert we sat next to Pink & her new husband Corey. She requested a song because it was their favorite & he refused to sing Just The Way You Are in honor of their wedding. Im a registered nurse in a major NYC hospital & have taken care of many celebrities during childbirth. NYC is the best city in the world. People literally die trying to get here. Im lucky enough to have been born here & lived here for my 60 years on this earth. Im not unique in seeing celebrities they're all over the city. I even saw Yoko when there was an exhibition at the rock & Roll Hall of Fame annex with John & Yoko belongings. The staff did not like her at all. I also remember the phone with a direct line to Yoko & she would call & speak to fans. I have never asked anyone for an autograph.
I love Lennon's honesty.
Yes! Same here. Why did he have to die!
Me too.
He really was the most incredible, endlessly surprising and inspiring artist and human being. His loss to the world is immeasurable.
There’s something really nice about this interview - an air of tranquility as they walk together on the beach. John seemed like he was finally at peace in regards to the whole breakup and could now look back fondly without regret. I can almost feel the nostalgia of those highs and the sadness of those lows. Such a shame he’s gone. He was truly one of a kind.
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The look of shock on John's face talking about Brians death is truly haunting. In turn, that's how we felt about hearing about John being taken out. How sad.
One of the only Lennon interviews that I've seen where he actually seems to be enjoying talking about the Beatles--thanks for sharing Elliot.
I agree. Elliot has class. He and John had an obvious rapport, which wasn't always the case with many reporters. John didnt suffer fools gladly. Fortunately, sometimes a journalist of Elliott Mintz' ability comes along, and got to interview him, as well.
I truly miss John not being around, for all these years. He was such a great and wonderful personality and talent. Like David Bowie said of John, 'he's the last of the great originals '. How true!
@@waynej2608 i agree with david. john was a truly original man,
The world is a better place because of this man and his music. Thanks mate.
He's just a memory now, which is sad because he should be a reality
He had a massive impact on the world and is remembered greatly, there is no need for sadness
His impact is still a reality and so in that way he still is
We're all going to be just a memory Jim. Time will move on and we'll all be forgotten.
Wouldn't he be in his 80s?
@@davidsharounoff8521Perhaps, 'there is no need for sadness, but it still makes me sad, just the same.
John was my favorite. He had a deep sensitivity for the world. His music was so simple yet very complex in it's outreach. He packed a lot in his 40 years on earth and it's heartening to see new generations discovering the soul of this man..
That “mind games “ at the end actually took me back in time Great video
I REMEMBER WAKING up one morning ...turned on radio....Dec 8th ...and hearing the words...." and now more about the death of John lennon..." Broke my heart,,,,,,
I watched when Mr Lennon asked the homeless young man asked him are you hungry come in , he sat at their dinning Table to eat RIP
Lennon supported Sid Rawle and his Digger Action Movement .
He even let Sid and his squatters use his island in Ireland ( Dorinish Island ) .
So ; even though Lennon was mega-rich , he still had a genuine care
for the poor and working people in this world .
Peace and good health to you ... Miles .
Great questions. Great answers.
IT'S A SHAME how we lost John, this world needed him so badly it hurts.
Man, that look on Lennon's face when they're asking him questions right after they found out about Brian. Just shock and "what the hell's happening?" Chapman, you bastard, you've robbed so many. John a full life and us more great music.
He looked like a deer in headlights. Agreed.
@@TJamesBell Actually, that's the moment the Beatles themselves died imo. John would soon separate from McCartney and latch onto Yoko and start doing their own stuff, get on heroin, etc.-- the band still made music for another few years but the damage was done. Brian's death was the watershed moment.
Delightful to see this: just a normal moment with John Lennon, neither saint nor sinner. Elliot Mintz has a great knack for allowing us to see John as he was: a human being. What a relief from the idealization/demonization of this particular celebrity.
I can imagine many people that saw this footage in 1973, taking with so much enthusiasm when Lennon said the words: "It's quite posible yes". Great video.
Yeah, that psycho Chapman took so much from all of us... not to mention taking John's life...a Beatles reunion would have definitely happened probably in the late eighties or early nineties... who knows what they would have done...
he was a beautiful human being... it's making me sad even watching this...
he give hope to the world..
lol
just imagine. Ive always said that if he had lived I really think they would have gotten back together in 85 at live aid and then again after 9/11 at the concert for NY
Great insight. Latter for sure because of the bond with NYC. Live Aid is a tougher one. I guess it just depends where he's at with live performing at that point. If he hadn't toured again by '85, it's very difficult to go from zero to live stadium show.
That smile he gave after asking if he’d initiate their reunion was great, can tell he would probably might well have. And yeah it wouldn’t be as epic as the 60’s and 70’s Beatles but they still would have made amazing music in the studio together.
It would have been amazing for them to get back together even for a limited time or number of shows...
My daughter's 7. Just finishing first grade. When she was 5 she learned about the Beatles and liked their music. She thought they wrote Michelle just for her. She'd look at pictures and ask about them. Listen on youtube, like her generation does. Eventually she found out two were no longer with us. She was particularly saddened about John Lennon violent death. Some how she also thought he invented the cell phone.
that's funny invent the cell phone odd
That's funny. ;)
Mike Mcdonnell Maybe she found out about John's apple company and thought it was the same as Steve Jobs'?
Cute.:)
I miss being a kid. I remember thinking the rings of Saturn were made out of coffee for some reason.
I tear up at the end of the interview, all of the what ifs.
Mr.Mintz, thank you for the genuine love and respect you had/have for John. The world loves and misses him as an artist and humanitarian. You love and miss him as a friend. Most of us will never know that feeling. God Bless.
i caught this on tv as a kid ... made me sad and happy at the same time
Awww this made me cry, So interesting to hear John talk so positively about the crazy Beatle days. To give us some insights into his life as a BEatle. Also so sad when Brian died. I just adore you and I miss you John. Its just so sad that you are no longer with us. Tears,
First time seeing this. So fascinating. He's so calm and normal. Loved it. When John was killed I could not play a Beatles song for 20 years. Would even turn the radio off if one played because it made me so meloncholy. Then, one day, I could and I started to listen again and it was wonderful and all the old feelings came back to me. And I love them just as much now as then.
~ I hear you ... The Beatles made us happy . 💕 Peace to you . ..
Great story!
Great to hear John talking fondly of his time as a Beatle, instead of looking back in anger so to speak.....
This is because Elliot Mintz was the only journalist that John liked , trusted and felt at ease enough with , to just be himself. This is the real John . Thankyou Elliot for allowing us to see the real John
@@darenwilliams5858 Absolutely
@@darenwilliams5858 He and Paul, promoting Apple, were interviewed for an ABC special right before the recording of the White Album (early May 1968). John is cracking jokes the whole time but doesn't seem like he wants to kill the interviewer. His name was Larry Kane, a staunch supporter of the band weeks before their arrival in America. When John isn't outright trolling, he's very complimentary of Kane. He was the other trustworthy reporter.
Elliot seems to be a lovely man, I see why John was his friend.
John is so on it..he knows plain and simple..see through the fog
Only Elliot Mintz could have had John Lennon on a beach somewhere and conducted this prime example of an excellent, candid interview. Absolutely superb. Thanks Elliot!!!
My daughters and I watch Imagine every Dec 8. It has become a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. They are young ladies now and both Beatles fans. A snippet of this interview is in the movie. I'm very grateful John thought to document so much of his life. He was an inspiration to me, because of his humanity. He had flaws, we all do, and he worked to address them. His death stings to this day. RIP John, and thanks for the great interview Mr. Mintz.
Thank you for making this interview.
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Still miss him badly
westfield90 I miss him terribly. I wish I had gone to NY to see him since I just live in Boston but I thought I had all the time in the world to see him. God who would ever have thought that he would be murdered. That was the worst day of my life
@@thisboy123464 mine too!
Yes....
westfield90 me too.
This is about as normal as I've seen Lennon in a interview.
A re-union would certainly have been something to see. They made such great music/songs it's hard to bet against them not producing new gems. We all know McCartney (my personal favorite) went on to produce more excellent songs. So, there's proof "time" had NOT stopped that Beatles talent. They ALL went on for years being quite successful. So, a return to a Lennon/McCartney collaboration (Harrison/Ringo too!) would have given us more wonderful Fab Four music...siiiiigh, what might have been. 💔
Well, John (my personal favorite), was, apparently planning a world tour, for early 1981. Beyond that, I'd say the lads would've 'worked it out', by the mid to late 80s. Either way, the main thing is, we ought to have John Lennon around, still walking the earth. His was a tremendous loss to his family, friends and countless fans. He was one of a kind.
This is one of my favourite John interviews. Very peaceful.
What a great great interview! I just love how laid back John is here strolling by the sea, sharing stories as he would have if you met him as a friend or something. That's the feeling I got from this. Thank you for bringing our hero so close to us fans!
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I'm 50 John.. I ain't made it nowhere...good vid thanks!
William Larkin , that is a common situation.
William Larkin
Yes you made it because you are still here
John dead at 40, doesn’t matter who you are we all end up in the same place
We are not immortal
"I'm pretty much the same, just older" That's how we all feel, so true 😊
the ending was so romantic "i like it, and YOU."
Jim Rockfords caravan in the background on the Parking lot.
Have been at this very spot many times an i was thinking about John. Fab video an memory
I remember that this interview was a segment in the 11:pm Eyewitness News Broadcast. and I think that it was aired in segments. LA in the early 1970's. l was 16 years old at the time.
First time I've seen this interview thanks for posting 🇬🇧✌️
My huge smile of the morning! I had no idea anything like this existed and what a cherished gift it is!
This is a really relaxed interview. Mr. Mintz had a really great way of phrasing questions that I'm sure John Lennon had been asked a billion times before
Great idea to walk on the beach with Lennon...awesome
The one question I would have asked John and Paul is "Did you realize at the time you were writing and singing with the other world's greatest singer-songwriter?" I've always wondered if they knew how special they were for each other.
i think they were more involved in composing the songs than reflecting upon the scope of their fame.
@@elliotmintzvideos thank you elliot for continuing the memories of these special artists. ❤️
Has it really been almost 38 years since John's death?...what a loss, what could have been...RIP
Bobby Glenn
As they say.. where does the time go ?... I'm sure those memories of finding out about his death are as clear today as they were back then.
Do you remember what you were doing when you heard the news... I do... I was laying down taking a nap... my husband was in the living room watching football... the door was open where I was half asleep and I could have sworn I heard on the football game that make an announcement about John Lennon..
Then my husband said loud enough for me to hear, that John Lennon was shot .
This is a gold dust archive film, and a great upload. Thanks for sharing
Elliot Mintz, thank you for posting this...and great interview.
the quickest mind ever, the way John could make a poignant interesting statement seemingly without even having to think about it. He was a working class hero.
He was actually a middle class hero. But that’s okay cause You can radiate anything you want.
Extraordinary guy appears so ordinary here then he walked off into the sunset,how fitting. R.I.P,JOHN now in the eternal sunset..
I teared up when he said that he wouldn't rule out a Beatle reunion. "The memories are good and the wounds have healed." But it never happened.
That was great! Thanks for sharing it!
That was a really good interview.
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One of the best interviews ever ! John Lennon open up to Elliot and after all there great friends ❤️
This was great - thank you for posting this! ☮️💟
Elliot, I am so glad you were able to get this interview with John at this time. You really had a wonderful way of bringing out the best of John, void of sarcasm, and silly faces etc. He felt completely comfortable around you and the world gets to see this side of John, probably the only one of it's kind as interviews with him go. He didn't have to be "on". I've seen this interview many times and it always leaves me smiling.Thank you and well done Mr. Mintz, well done.
thank you. you may enjoy listening to some of our radio conversations as well on the website.
Elliot always had the most down-to-earth discussions with John. I remember this interview but at the time I was really too young to understand the depth of it. It seems John had certainly grown up and was looking back in a postive reflective way but yet at the same time pretty much stating that he's glad to be where he is and well beyond all that happened to him when he was younger.Thanks Elliot... great interview... and it's great to look back and see John as a more secure and settled person.
if you enjoyed this interview with john, you may wish to listen to a longer more in depth conversation we had on the radio. it's posted on my website: www.elliotmintz.com
Thank you, I will check that out. Good to hear from you and I hope you are doing well. Thanks for all those great interviews!
Elliot Mintz
jlr022159 Yes, and if you remember, it was just after this particular interview took place that John Lennon's "Lost Weekend" occurred.
Sadly John Lennon died 7 years before I was born, but like everyone else, I grew up listening to The Beatles and his solo work. I've seen many interviews and documentaries that JN appeared in and it seems like John was quite relaxed and put at ease in this short clip. It look like he wasn't playing up for the cameras, he seemed calm and reflective but also a happy, secure and settled person finally at peace with everything that was going on in his life at that particular time of his life at 33 years old. The sad thing is that John was denied the opportunity to watch his sons grow up, continue to make great music, and get to 80 as he would be this year.
a beautiful gem you've never seen pops up once in a great white . this is one for me. thank you
Thank you for uploading
priceless interviews: bless u sir
At that point, the only thing keeping them from getting back together was the fact that they were scattered all over. John was open to it, Paul probably would have been up for it but was busy with his own Wings Over America tour. George, as the youngest member, was not especially keen on going back to a situation where he was treated as a high school kid, and Ringo was off doing his movies and making Number 1 records. It's good to see, at least with John here, that the animosity has worn off and a reunion could have been possible, provided they were all in one place at the same time. But that's life, folks!
wow, John Lennon is so relaxed and positive here. He seems at peace.
Wow, going to Malibu (especially during the summers), has been a part of my life since the day I was born, and if I had ever seen John Lennon there, I would've fainted.
Love you, John........miss you, John..........my favorite Beatle. ❤️️❤️️❤️️
Sensitive and sensible. A very good combination in a human.
Wow! What a beautiful, honest, insghtful interview from John. I don't think I've ever seen him so relaxed and unguarded. Very nice to see. And so cool to hear him talk fondly of the others and how the wounds have healed.
Where was this hiding??? This is worth gold - John sounding friendly, and kind about his past - being really lovely.
I hope that Paul knew about this, because my goodness, he took so much more s--t than he deserved.
Just the thought of how this amazing man was taking from earth makes me insanely sad
Good questions by Elliott great interview. A gust of wind and John would have blown away
Good interview! Look at the SIZE of those bell bottoms John is wearing!!!
buddyhoot he was ahead of his time in every way!
They were called 'elephant bell bottoms', as opposed to the less prominent, 'flare bell bottoms '. Hey, it was the 70s, man. John was groovin' with the styles of the day. 😎
I remember those. I was 12 in 1973. Had some in grade 7. Lol
Who's watching this exceptional John Lennon interview with me in 2020?! ❣️
me
"would you want to initiate that happening?"
"I couldn't say"
weird that he kinda did
It always seemed like three of them wanted to regroup, but one of them wouldn't be into it. I think Ringo, and Paul after a year or two after the split, would have been happy to give it a go, but John, despite waxing nostalgic on occasion, would quickly get over it and decide he didn't want to bring the Beatles back. George was, to my view, the biggest obstacle. While the other three seemed to make their peace by the mid-70s, George did seem to carry a bit more resentment, particularly towards Paul. Even by the time of the Anthology, during the scenes when the three surviving Beatles were together, sometimes you could see him give Paul a sidelong glance.
I wish he was still with us
we all do.....
I love you john
Seeing this does not make me happy, even though on its own it should. But seeing the part where he said the wounds had healed, and he seemed positive on the idea of the Beatles doing something again makes me lament his death even more. Just sad.
Me too. If John and George had survived, l guarantee we would have seen them perform sometime in the last 2 decades. Look at the Stones!!!! Surely the Beatles would have been challenged by their old mates..Oh!!!!! What could have been??????
@@allymayful I'm confident, they'd have 'done something'.
And it would've been great, just having them together! Hell, they could've just played one of Ringo's Beatle songs, and I'd be cool with that. 😎👍😂
He had 7 years
Fantastic. Walking off into the sunset with Mind Games playing...man, that's incredible.
Glad you enjoy it!
Great interview, and wonderful to see him relaxed, no longer on the merry go round...
all the nonsense over the breakup, and who's fault it was, and hating Yoko (love you Yoko!) - and STILL it rages on in merry trolldom! this interview SHOULD have put that shit to rest, but the world's a different place without John, anyway... Elliot - all your interviews are interesting, poignant, etc.; but thank you for this one, man!
you are welcome. i'm glad we did the interview.....and that people will always be able to view it.
Amazing Interview
Wow that was an amazing conversation with John, and it feels like this just happen yesterday.
He seemed like a nice fella.
This was a great interview, with good questions.
Thank you.
WHAT a cool-ass interview. Sweet, Ellie.
This is his best interview so far, he's honest and peaceful... To tell the truth he's not my favourite Beatle even if I do believe that he was a great composer
2018 - and yet to find, just now ... a positive voice. Hey mate !
Cant be more BEAUTIFUL ❤🙏
My Grandpa, an english amatorial film maker living in Margate was once walking Toby (his Dog) on the beach. He still have some Super8 films or kind of cassettes in a box somewhere from the day when he met John and Yoko on the beach filming "something funny"! When he saw the video of this song on TV he realised that on that morning he (in some way) was testimony of the creation of a Masterpiece!
hi jambo. i would love to see what your grandpa captured related to john and yoko. do you have access to the material?
Brian Epstein was the man who kept the Beatles together. Once he died, they FELL apart...
If White Album and Abbey Road are the sound of a band falling apart, I'll take it!
I wish I feel apart like that lol
Most honest least sarcastic interview Lennon ever did!
Forgot to add. He was such a peace loving gentle soul, which makes the manner of his untimely passing all the more tragic.
Even now, I can clearly remember that freezing cold December morning after he had died. Sitting on a bus, going to work. Staring at my newspaper. It was the biggest shock since Elvis died 3 years earlier.
John would have had a whole lot more to contribute. As such Double fantasy was defo a bitter sweet experience.
RIP John
Above everything it's nice to see that john really was like a regular guy except bloody famous. But deep down he was just a regular guy that loved making music.
that is the simple truth,
@@elliotmintzvideos Thank you, truly, Elliot, for sharing your insights and memories of John with us, all these years.
@@elliotmintzvideos Thanks for the once in a lifetime interview.
This is John being honest without Yoko around, at ease talking without bitterness and anger. When he says, 'I couldn't say, .that's pretty sincere. I wonder what the other 3 thought when they saw this.
What an awesome interview. No politics involved or bitterness about anything. Just John being cool answering questions without any kind of agenda. He seemed very comfortable with himself and happy at this point. Very cool.
This is what (or who) is missing these days -- it's John. If only.