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When I found out that Cynthia came home to find John & Yoko sitting in the kitchen, John in his bathrobe, & Yoko in Cynthia’s, that that was how she found out John was cheating on her, I never cared for John after that. What a JERK. And then Yoko gave Julian practically nothing after John’s death, absolutely unfair to Julian.
It wasn't that John was too young to have kids - he was a self-obsessed a'hole... wishing Julian peace and awareness that the world supports him too...
This is why I donate to Julian's "White Feather Foundation". It is Julian's non-profit organization for raising funds for education, indigenous people and nature conversation. Julian has so much integrity. What a life!
if KlL was a farther to his other child why not be a farther to his other kid...........NO excuse.........a rock star or not..............NO excuseS.................
John was a brilliant musician but far from a good person. After being neglected so badly by his father, seeing all of the promotion given to the Ono woman’s child must have been deeply wounding. Yoko Ono doesn’t come out of it well either as she was the prime mover. Perhaps it made Julian the better person not being around these cruel narcissists.
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
@marrs1364, John Lennon *was* a decent human being. Those who knew him well loved him dearly. Explain that. You didn't know him at all. You look at him from afar. Many things are written about him that are false.
I so agree. Violent, narcissist, self worshipping asshole. His annoying singing voice only did well ,thanks to the rest of the band. As a solo artist, he was shite. Bed Peace my ass. Yoko Ono should have legged it
John once called Julian a mistake in a whiskey bottle. That sums up his feelings for his first son Refusing to take responsibility and own up to his role as a father.Hypocrite
@@lemurianchick Perhaps take another listen to songs like "Imagine" or "All you need is love" instead of posting passive-aggressive nonsense. It's difficult to "imagine" a more obvious case of hypocrisy.
My father is a narc and he portrays a shy, kind compassionate person. But he's not like that to his family, he treats us like shit and his side of his family he puts them up on a pedestal. He has two faces. It's really draining , I've learned to distance myself and it's worked. My next move hopefully is to totally move away from him and my mom; like moving to another country to get away from their chaos.
@@Lyrielonwind But then John went ON and ON about how much he loved being a father with his child with Yoko. THAT is what's so sick. And it would have been fine if he'd just said, I missed it the first time around, glad I got to experience it now. But no he wanted to act like Julian didn't exist.
It breaks my heart to hear Julian's story. He is such a decent guy and was such a sweet baby. I don't respect John at all for this.. He had his own trauma but he really hurt that little boy.
My story is a lil similar and idk if he ever had kids but the one thing that has or will be instilled is knowing what to do and what to give to your own child. Whatever your parents did you know to do the opposite. The best quote I’ve ever heard is “Be the parent that you so desperately needed as a child.” Sheesh. All the embracing, all the kisses, the holding, the laughter, etc, all those things you NEEDED and never got, give them those things. Be that parent. This the first I ever heard of Julian and I’m almost 42 lol
What Julian is , belongs to the Love his mother surrounded him to he always , said. his stepfather was absolutely brilliant , now that’s a beautiful person
It is always hard to understand how a man like John, abandoned by his own father and the feelings of hurt and rejection he spoke of regarding that abandonment, would turn around and do exactly the same to Julian. I give Cynthia all credit for Julian turning out to be a caring man.
Narcissists are created & then there's no cure per the Therapist community. Just "permanent management treatment" at best & at the request of those who are compelled to live with these non-empathic monsters.
It’s a common theme in generational trauma. For a person to break out of it, takes a lot of willingness for self love and to choose love than hold onto childhood traumas.
Must have been so difficult for Julian. My dad left when I was young and went off with his new family so I do get it, but of course he wasn't a famous dad. The expectations and assumptions of what Julian had projected onto him would have made life so painful, especially if not treated well by John. Hope he is thriving now. It does get easier as you get older💚🙏
He looks like him, sounds like him,..so maybe something to do with that. It's really never the kid's fault, a parent's behavior/attitude towards them, it's a reflection of the parents feeling about themselves. When you're growing up you think it's you, not being good enough The other kid, John probably saw yoko in him, and he seemed to see yoko as his muse, rather than his 'youthful' mistake But this man seems so nice and good for him that he worked for what he has In a way maybe it's a blessing that he didn't have his father around as he was growing up, a sort of divine protection
@aprilrodriguez1280 Yoko shouldn't even be a factor. If he'd had any conscience, he should have done the right thing and looked after both of them financially. Cynthia showed enormous dignity. Lennon was a very poor father to Julian.
May Pang, while she was his girlfriend, encouraged John to reconnect with his son and old family and friends, including Beatles members. Then Yoko reappeared and that was all finished (again). May Pang was a beauty with a heart to match. ❤.
@@Sylvestersaurusrex oh totally after me… 😉lol.. no seriously though I’ve always loved that name and (Julian Lennon) plus, all my family have “J” names.
I dont think that is the case at all - in fact Julian speaks with little resentment, given the fact that he probably has good reason to be, having been almost abandoned by his father. I am impressed with Julians honesty and openness.
This is so incredibly heartbreaking, and sad. If it’s true that Yoko would not give Julian the cards and letters that he had sent to his father, then she is far worse than I (already) thought she was.
Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" to comfort Julian in his parents divorce. He had more concern than Julian's own father. I believe Jonh was raised by his loving Aunt.
i worked in hospice. i once said to a son about his father, one of the hospice's patients, "He was a great dad". The son replied, in essence, "He was a great patient, and a terrible father".
@@delvaassante5699 People make assumptions, even professionals. When I brought my father to live near me in his last year of life, and he required a lot of care, I'd go to see him every other day or so. One time, a nurse commented to me about what a good relationship he and I had. I almost laughed in her face. My devotion to his care was in spite of our relationship, not because of it. A desperate attempt to establish some closeness before he died. I guess that's an area many professionals don't get enough training in.
l can relate to Julian...with my father. Even still..as his alive & well and l have to live with him st present..due to my neurological illness No he is NO% my carer.ml care more for him physically & emotionally.
I recall a radio interview with John Lennon year ago,when his second son was an infant. John spoke about how deeply he loved his son Sean and how “that boy” as he put it, was conceived “out of deep pure love” versus “youthful hurried passion” with his first child. I vividly thought what a fool Lennon was, speaking thusly in public, when both sons would hear their father speaking without any sensitivity or regret at all one day. . Lennon was a very talented, creative man. But he was an unpleasant, self absorbed human being! I wish both his sons every happiness and peace in life.
@@delvaassante5699 that seems like what Julian did, didn’t dwell in the past even if the horrible treatments affected him emotionally and mentally. Kids who suffered from abuse don’t forget these things.
I don't think he has to forgive him. John is the one that should be asking for forgiveness. Julian did nothing. Forget that moron and his oriental money grabbing leech wife. Life is too short to let other people bring you down. You can't bring back the past, so move on and be glad that you came out on top. I have two sons that went through the same thing with a greedy step-mother and her kids. My sons were there first, but pushed to the back and treated unfairly. Karma was served on their father when he was only 58 and he passed away with cancer. I believe it was for not standing up for his sons. Maybe the death of John was also his karma.
Why do people, especialy men, think that men are the saviors of this world? There are so many present fathers who lack emotional maturity to raise their children in a way they become well grounded adults. Children simply need adults, regardless what the connection is to the child, that is a loving and trustworthy caregiver.
As Julian matured, John became more aware of the failures he had as a father. John was embarrassed and Yoko was more than willing to keep John on drugs to control John. Paul McCartney said when Yoko had a bed placed in the studio, knowing the band had strict rules no girlfriends or wives in the studio, he knew the band was finished.
Lennon was an unstable man most of his life. His father he barely knew and his mother was killed in a car accident when he was 12 13 years old. He grew up an only child by his aunt Mimi and her husband. He was spoiled thru this and became hard to control. He was an intelligent man but his past was deep within him and he was abusive with his wife and son blaming them for his not being a bachelor for women and fame. This was so bad that when they appeared on the EdSullivan show, when there was a close up of him it read; Sorry girls he’s married and he threw a fit! Many times he was very abusive and cubicle with people. Now McCartney mother died almost the same time as John’s and he was about the same age as John and look at what a good man Paul is!
This is truly sad how does a Man not include his Biological Son in his will I just can’t understand it . What does shine through in this interview is how compassionate and understanding Julian has been to his Father and what a wonderful job his Mum has done in raising him ❤
I think most people agree, Cynthia raised an outstanding remarkable humble kind empathetic young man with a good head oh his shoulders and a big heart…… to me that calls for more recognition than JL or any music he wrote, an nice as they sound, if it’s pure hypocrisy behind it, it’s not good music. He excused so many inexcusable behaviors and traits of his father….. he’s a good man to come out of all this rejection and mistreatment. Really well done Cynthia 🌹 as much as it hurts sometimes, you’re actually lucky you dodged that train wreck. It also says a lot that you both kept your head held high with dignity after that mistreatment, and that your son saw the bigger picture of being kind and thoughtful by letting the fans have their moment while remaining reserved when he easily could have been like “ oh really? You think he’s great huh, well I have a few stories to tell you about this “great man”. ✌️
Never been a fan of Lennon or the Beatles, and objectively I always thought it would have been crushing for Julian to hear “beautiful boy”. I always wondered how a father could do that
This is very, very heart-wrenching. Poor little boy still inside Julian, I can hear your pain. How ironic to have a father famous for "Imagine" about people living in peace and love and yet he abandons and emotionally abuses /neglects his son. No excuses for that. Julian, you are a much, much better person in all areas than your father ever was. You learned what not to do and what TO do. You're a courageous person. I'm sure your mom has always been proud of you.
EXACTLY how narcissists work! They are gleaming on the surface and show charm, niceness, talent etc but behind the closed doors is when the real monster shows - him and yoko were the narc pair but would eventually split up if not for Johns death
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
Julian is a credit to both his Mother and himself. What a wonderful and spiritual man. So much forgiveness and compassion, John truly missed out on this wonderful human being. I can tell you why John got angry when he saw Julian happy....because it highlighted his own demons, of the neglect and guilt, which at any time he could have rectified but didn't....this is not Julian's issues but boy do other people project their problems onto others. I'm glad that Julian has been able to forgive John because he definitely would make a better parent. All of this is a sign of society and fame too young, when all that matters is the legacy you leave to your family. It showed weak mindedness in John at the time, but Julian has been the one to do the healing that I think John was always searching for but not quite attaining. Just 'Imagine' if people worked on the shadows within themselves, how much better the world really would be.
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
Julian Lennon was my first concert. I was in the 3rd grade. I seen him on MTV and fell in love. A great family friend got tickets and took me. It was so cool. I’m thankful for the memory.
Julian sounds like a calm, kind man. I’m very sorry all that went down. It’s not really anyone’s business, but I’m glad he shared his story. Emotional scars NEVER go away. I’m glad he’s dealing with it in his own way and pressing on.
God bless and honestly I am saddened by Julian’s childhood story, what he went thru and what they put him thru ( John / Yoko) 😮Thank God for his mom raising him up in the best way she could / did. I admire Cynthia’s courage, strenghth , and most of all her love for her baby and child growing up without a father figure. That’s ok, two strong and courageous people working hard in this everyday life to make ends meet. But look at him now, talented, strong, inspiring, what a great and smart, good- hearted, kind / intelligence this man has. Beautiful voice, and his music? Wonderful, love his music and his voice. Good job! 👏 keep up the good work!
John's father- Alfred- was abandoned when he was a child. John was abandoned. Julian was abandoned. Julian thought, "I don't want this to continue. I am not going to have children." Sean is probably thinking the same.
Cynthia paints a much bleaker financial situation for her and young Julian. She said without the help of dear friends they would have gone hungry. Julian claimed he often got hassled to pay bullies money because he was John Lennons kid and they figured he had money. Also, Yoko treated both Cynthia and Julian like crap
What a kind and forgiving soul. Julian’s caring nature comes through in this audio. His biological father (John) certainly missed out on what could have been an amazing father-son relationship. No one likes to be rejected, abandoned or abused. From what Julian was saying, it seems like his biological father had red flags of narcissism. I’ve recently listened to an audiobook, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker. A book I recommend for anyone, therapist or survivor. The fact that Julian’s father disliked it when Julian showed signs of happiness or joy by shouting at him, is a definite red flag for narcissism. They hate it when anyone is happy because of their own lack of inner happiness. It would be interesting to know John’s relationship with his own father. Often this disconnected relationship (father-son, mother-daughter) is generational/ancestral. It takes a brave person in a family to want stop this cycle. I say ‘try’ because some people in families don’t want things to change (it’s too painful or they’re in denial or they just like conflict, it gives them a fix of power and control). There is understanding as to why Julian is cautious about becoming a father. Well done Julian for sharing your story, moving forward and continuing your healing journey to rise above this trauma. A thumbs up 👍
John basically had no relationship with his father. Always saddens me when someone like John, who knows so well what abandonment by a father does to a child, should do the exact same thing to his son. I do not respect John for this. Great musician, but a really bad father to Julian.
And Yoko refusing to give him the letters & postcards he'd shared with his father & then putting them up for auction. Julian had to bid & buy back his letters & cards. Yoko was also a PoS, her & Lennon deserved each other. He's dead & she's smacked off her head in the Dakota's. Karma is a bitch.
The only reason Yoko gave her approval to Capitol Records for the Beatles' "Revolution" to be used in a Nike commercial is because Nike's second choice was to have Julian record a cover version, and she didn't want Julian to get any money. She's a real piece of work. Yoko is no longer at the Dakota, though... she now lives on a farm in upstate New York.
She was nothing but a gold digging groupie bankers daughter, and she's still the very same to this instant, wherever she is, whatever age, people like that never ever change, God wouldn't have invented "Hell" except for these people.
Julian, you are a remarkably talented man. Your Mom did a great job raising you as a single mother. Your Dad missed a great opportunity to know you as the fine man you are. ❤
While John was a mega star and talented musician this testimony reminds us that our idols are humans with humans flaws. Ignoring your first born is just unforgivable and heinous behavior and makes you question John’s image as this peace and love hero. God bless Julian for being so mature in retelling his story
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
People didn't know. There wasn't the internet. They just liked him because he made good music and sometimes said cool things. He seemed to be the rebel, which is appealing when you're young. I think a lot more people now know John's dark side.
Cynthia was a wonderful woman and Julian is a credit to her. John was too screwed up by his neglectful father and the death of his mother. Imagine having two sons and writing 'Beautiful Boy' to just ONE of them.
It’s important that people understand the difference between a public and a private personality. We are too easily influenced by the PR and the hype that surrounds so called celebrities.
I hope julian knows that some of us have no illusions about John and what he went through as a child especially losing his mother. He was traumatized as a child and the odds of him being a perfect father were 1 in a million. I hope Julian knows that John's distance CERTAINLY was not his [Julian's] fault. He is smart to make his peace with it [forgiveness not necessary]. I am thrilled that he took YO to court with regard to John's will and received a settlement which I believe was in the 7 figures.
Paul is a family man and cares deeply about family life, which I respect so much. Compared to John, he managed to balance his fame with his personal life, like very few other very famous people. Great interview Julien, you are a strong person.
Such grace is like his beautiful mother. Her artwork was amazing. I recently became aware of her immense talent. He is very much like her. A talented, beautiful soul.
@@DaveMcLainBut there is a difference between a mom dying and not being a mother altogether. Plus Paul still had his dad around. Definitely a different situation.
I totally understand Julian's pain. I had a father who was always there physically but not emotionally. We had a very distant relationship. We could be in the same room for hours and have nothing to say to each other. He has been gone for almost twenty five years and it still bothers me that we didn't have a good relationship.
My dad did the same thing to my mom and me. I was an only child. In court, my dad was gotten for mental cruelty and neglect. It was a tough time for my mom and me. People that knew my dad away from our home thought he was the greatest guy ever.
Julian seems like such a kind, lovely person. I recall listening to his music and thinking it must be difficult when people were always comparing him to his father.
Can't imagine having John Lennon as a father...a lot going on there...Julian seems like such a nice guy,smart guy...I love his music.....find peace in all of it...
Same for kids who had a parent who was a teacher everyone loved but behind closed doors was a brutal Narcissist with the kid they chose as a Target. Sending a hug to Julian. God Bless him.
I came across a documentary a few yaers ago about him, and it was very eye opening, it really made me think about how we idolize some people without knowing the whole story. The fact Julian is so self aware makes me want to always strive be a better person. He could have had so much resentment, I guess his mum did an extra good job.
Julian has grown up to be a hard working, fine young man. ❤ Rest in Peace to his beautiful Mum, Cynthia Lennon, who passed away in 2015. Julian was at her side. ⚘😔⚘
Well apparently the times he did see his father in the 70's was when Yoko talked John into it.He wouldn't have seen him at all otherwise...The way Yoko treated Julian and Cynthia after John died was totally out of order though.
Where did you come by this info? I believe if she did allow him to see his first son, she had ulterior motives - or needed to appease him. Lennon could rise up against her when he wanted to, and that usually cowed her completely.
@@joshuahangtree1560 Knew you'd say "If she did, she had ulterior motives" just so predictable. Not going as far as to say people are totally wrong about her, but she's certainly not as bad as people like you try and make her out to be...
Predictable, you say? You know me that well? Or do I just lump together with the typical 'Yoko Bashing Crowd' you vilify, for some reason? It's true, Yoko may not be as bad as I - and the vast majority of people who lived through the Beatles Era believe - but to be fair, she could easily be far worse than you've concluded! In any case, spare the few people who read your comments the infantile virtue postering. Yoko doesn't need it, our opinions are at the very least as good as yours, and let us know if you think Hitler also got a bad rap.
The verbal abuse because his son was happy seems typical of someone suffering from depression. That saying misery likes company is so true . Very cruel .
My dad was similar so i can sympathise. He would shout if i was making any noise playing and would then make me sit there quietly while he read his book.
he wanted a mini-me. when he should have busy helping you explore the world, with all your beautiful eagerness to live life. i'm sorry.. you deserved to come out and play your heart out.. xo i hope you do find the child within and let him out... heal the child; the adult appears. xo
Yep I hear you. My father hated the noises children make and hence my brother and I quickly learned to be silent in our father's presence. He was so proud when we'd go visiting and adults would tell him "We've never met more well behaved children" as we would always take books with us and sit quietly reading. We weren't well behaved, we were petrified. I so related to that part of Julian's interview. Huh, so weird, John Lennon has always been my favourite Beatle. *sigh* I now feel quite cheated. I always know Lennon had his faults and lots of them, but THIS I did NOT expect. Sad really.
After hearing all of this, I find John to be rather selfish and pathetic… poor Julian.. 😭 But in the end? Julian outshines Yoko and it just EATS at her! 🤣👍🏻❤️ You go kiddo 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️ I’m a fan of yours FOREVER Julian 👍🏻❤️ Beautiful music and outstanding photography!!
I always had a bad feeling about John Lennon. I kept my opinions to myself because Julian's bio dad was famous. I grew up seeing abusive fathers and loving fathers. His dad gave bad energy. Growing up and loving your own children is the best outcome!❤❤❤❤
I’m the oldest & my teenage years were hell due to my father’s abusive behavior. My youngest sister is 20 years younger than me. When I told her about my life, she said it sounds like we had completely different parents. I’m sorry Julian was abandonment by his father. ❤️☮️
My brother & I have always commented on the fact that we appear to have grown up in completely different households even though we have the same parents & grew up in the same house, just because our parents divorced when he was 18 but I was 12. Such a huge difference.
It appears John was good at preaching about love and peace in the abstract, not as good at manifesting it in his real-life relationships. A reminder that behind John's extraordinary story is an ordinary and flawed man. I give Julian credit for focusing on forgiveness instead of blame. I don't know when this interview was done, but there's a maturity and bluntness in his tone. I didn't realize he grew up without the advantages you'd expect a Beatle's kid to have. He has my respect. However, I hope he's self-aware enough to thank his Dad for giving him - albeit unintentionally - a Fast-Pass to the music industry. Julian wrote some good songs, but without his famous father they never would've been picked from the millions of other good songs written by millions of other anonymous musicians.
That’s not true, John adored and loved both Yoko and Sean, he just wasn’t ready for the first marriage and clearly shouldn’t have had a child, he was too young. It’s a shame that Julian was collateral damage it’s unfair, but this happens every day. The only reason we are hearing about it it’s because he was famous. John was a musical genius and he loved his real family like crazy.
Julian was his "real family." Also, it is well known that John was not a great husband to either Cynthia or Yoko (their relationship was extremely dysfunctional).
@@RebeccaStropoli it is not well known about Yoko. And I meant his second family was the “real” one as in he chose it and he was a grown man and not a child. We all make mistakes. I think his heart was with Yoko and Sean.
@acooksla - I'm not demonizing John. I'm sympathizing with his neglected son. John's musical talent doesn't give him a pass for being a lousy father to his first son. Yes, John may have been too young in the mid 1960s, but what prevented him from making amends with Julian later on? Being a bad parent doesn't make John evil and in the grand scheme of things is a sadly common fault, but let's be honest - it looks especially bad when the absent, angry father is the same guy preaching to the public about peace and love.
My heart goes out to Julian...My father abandoned me very young as well so I know how this impacts and feels. I think his mom did a fantastic job as he is a well spoken, intelligent, creative kind being....I wish him much love and all the best life has to offer.. ...💚💛♥
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When I found out that Cynthia came home to find John & Yoko sitting in the kitchen, John in his bathrobe, & Yoko in Cynthia’s, that that was how she found out John was cheating on her, I never cared for John after that. What a JERK. And then Yoko gave Julian practically nothing after John’s death, absolutely unfair to Julian.
some people shouldn’t be allowed to breathe…John…Yoko…
There aren’t many people I would call evil. Yoko is one.
@@OakwiseBecoming You are completely correct. Yoko Ono is a powerful witch. She set out to destroy The Beatles and John Lennon. She achieved both.
When that nasty Witch passes, Sean better give Julian what he so deserves !!!
What a pair.
It wasn't that John was too young to have kids - he was a self-obsessed a'hole... wishing Julian peace and awareness that the world supports him too...
He was. A complete prat. Overrated.
John Lennon was an arrogant arsehole with a mediocre talent. Born in a different time he and the Beatles would have been nothing
Boy you said a Mouthful, ain't That the Truth, I've Always known john was an Ahole
@@moniquedenouden9289 There`s no need for this. He`s long gone. Have some respect.
@@barryledgister4496as a father he doesn't deserve respect, dead or not he was an operated big mouthed moron
Julian is a credit to his MOTHER! 💖
And his dad too without whom..
This is why I donate to Julian's "White Feather Foundation". It is Julian's non-profit organization for raising funds for education, indigenous people and nature conversation. Julian has so much integrity. What a life!
if KlL was a farther to his other child why not be a farther to his other kid...........NO excuse.........a rock star or not..............NO excuseS.................
I have always thought Julian was a very cool and decent person. Very handsome as well!!
That woman is insane.
I'm a Flight Attendant and had Julian on my flight, He truly was such a kind guy!
Oh good to know!! He always seems a nice man💕🇦🇺
Maybe one doesn't know the way John was as a person, except for insiders, but it seems that "like father, like son" doesn't apply here.
I have heard similar things from people who have encountered him in day to day life.
He picked up good nature after mom Daddy wasn't mister nice guy
John was hypocrite
John was a brilliant musician but far from a good person. After being neglected so badly by his father, seeing all of the promotion given to the Ono woman’s child must have been deeply wounding. Yoko Ono doesn’t come out of it well either as she was the prime mover. Perhaps it made Julian the better person not being around these cruel narcissists.
Just because John was a celebrity doesn’t mean he’s a decent human being
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
Seriously. Look at trump.
Ya Godamn Right
Someone should say that to Trump!
@marrs1364, John Lennon *was* a decent human being. Those who knew him well loved him dearly. Explain that. You didn't know him at all. You look at him from afar. Many things are written about him that are false.
That's why I don't understand why people put John on a pedestal. He was a narcissist! Thank God he grew up with his mother! She did an amazing job ❤
Shock horror! Co-lead singer and songwriter of the greatest band of all time was a narcissist. Hold the front page. Breaking news....
I don’t think they put him on a pedestal for his personality, it was for his music
I so agree. Violent, narcissist, self worshipping asshole. His annoying singing voice only did well ,thanks to the rest of the band. As a solo artist, he was shite. Bed Peace my ass. Yoko Ono should have legged it
@@autumn5852His music was a sham though, it was all about love and giving. He never practiced what he preached.
@@tatata1543 I don’t think he was preaching in his music, he was singing
John once called Julian a mistake in a whiskey bottle. That sums up his feelings for his first son Refusing to take responsibility and own up to his role as a father.Hypocrite
I'm trying to figure out the hypocrisy, Einstein. Help a sista out...🥴
Yet people admire Lennon as an idealist. He was an evil, selfish man.
"Imagine no Responsibility" can sum up the 60's for a lot of people
@@bellinghammond
Products of deficient parenting
@@lemurianchick Perhaps take another listen to songs like "Imagine" or "All you need is love" instead of posting passive-aggressive nonsense. It's difficult to "imagine" a more obvious case of hypocrisy.
Imagine the guy writing the most peaceful loving song treated his child like this
It's easy if you try.
Because it was all an act. That's what narcissistic abusers do.
My father is a narc and he portrays a shy, kind compassionate person. But he's not like that to his family, he treats us like shit and his side of his family he puts them up on a pedestal. He has two faces. It's really draining , I've learned to distance myself and it's worked. My next move hopefully is to totally move away from him and my mom; like moving to another country to get away from their chaos.
He knew what people wanted to hear.
What I don’t get is why did he treat Sean so much better then his own first born that’s always been very confusing to me
As a father a fail to comprehend why so many men are absent in their children's lives.
I guess men find it womanly. It's like showing positive emotions, care, love it's gay or not manly. It's women's stuff.
@@LyrielonwindIt's easier for them to walk away.
Men are weaker than women in every field (including physical resilience as shown by modern medical science), except for brutal force, unfortunately.
Thank you
@@Lyrielonwind But then John went ON and ON about how much he loved being a father with his child with Yoko.
THAT is what's so sick.
And it would have been fine if he'd just said, I missed it the first time around, glad I got to experience it now. But no he wanted to act like Julian didn't exist.
I always preferred Julian's music to his fathers. Julian's is a great musician in his own right.
I agree!
I seen him in concert many moons ago, he was " Awesome !!! "
I seen him in concert many moons ago, he was " Awesome !!! "
I prefer Julian to John on a personal basis. But musically? No comparison.
Yes
It breaks my heart to hear Julian's story. He is such a decent guy and was such a sweet baby. I don't respect John at all for this.. He had his own trauma but he really hurt that little boy.
I agree teacup.
Agreed 100% !
My story is a lil similar and idk if he ever had kids but the one thing that has or will be instilled is knowing what to do and what to give to your own child. Whatever your parents did you know to do the opposite. The best quote I’ve ever heard is “Be the parent that you so desperately needed as a child.” Sheesh. All the embracing, all the kisses, the holding, the laughter, etc, all those things you NEEDED and never got, give them those things. Be that parent. This the first I ever heard of Julian and I’m almost 42 lol
Johns mother was that way with him and ironically he parented just exactly as her
@@skylarsartnphotography3450
Yea and she was hardly around. Aunt Mimi stepped in.
The mom raised a strong, well mannered and intelligent man. He has every right to be bitter, but he is above that. Good for you, Julian.
John has a NO EXCUSE for his cruel treatment of Julian.
God took him out….
NO. EXCUSE.
Agreed. I thought I knew this story but hearing Julian’s account you can really empathise with how hard that must have been. John broke his spirit.
He was a spineless addict!
I guess he just didn't like the kid cause he treated Sean just fine.
John didn't deserve Julian. No room in John's heart except for himself. Julian's mom was blessed to have been able to raise Julian on her own.
What Julian is , belongs to the Love his mother surrounded him to he always , said. his stepfather was absolutely brilliant , now that’s a beautiful person
@@jacquelineithell307Have you read Cynthia's book?
It is always hard to understand how a man like John, abandoned by his own father and the feelings of hurt and rejection he spoke of regarding that abandonment, would turn around and do exactly the same to Julian. I give Cynthia all credit for Julian turning out to be a caring man.
some people say when you critisize or condemn/judge someone you're bound to do the same - and that will teach you a lesson ...
Narcissists are created & then there's no cure per the Therapist community. Just "permanent management treatment" at best & at the request of those who are compelled to live with these non-empathic monsters.
It’s a common theme in generational trauma. For a person to break out of it, takes a lot of willingness for self love and to choose love than hold onto childhood traumas.
History repeats itself.
In Patti Boyd's autobiography, she writes about John Lennon in a very unflattering light and I believe her
I've googled this, and all that comes up, in Quora answers for example, is that they were friendly with each other.
@@sohara.... You could try reading the book I guess.
Yes, great musician but rotten father to Julian! Sad❤
Must have been so difficult for Julian. My dad left when I was young and went off with his new family so I do get it, but of course he wasn't a famous dad. The expectations and assumptions of what Julian had projected onto him would have made life so painful, especially if not treated well by John. Hope he is thriving now. It does get easier as you get older💚🙏
Same in Cynthia's bio
I saw a documentary about John. Once when Julian was visiting him he screamed “I f-ing hate the way you laugh “ at him. What an A-hole.
He looks like him, sounds like him,..so maybe something to do with that.
It's really never the kid's fault, a parent's behavior/attitude towards them, it's a reflection of the parents feeling about themselves. When you're growing up you think it's you, not being good enough
The other kid, John probably saw yoko in him, and he seemed to see yoko as his muse, rather than his 'youthful' mistake
But this man seems so nice and good for him that he worked for what he has
In a way maybe it's a blessing that he didn't have his father around as he was growing up, a sort of divine protection
My dad did that to me once too. I never forgot it.
@sherrybirchall8677 I'm so sorry your father is one of the twisted men.. wishing you all the best.
Oh my goodness, poor kid!! 😳💕🇦🇺
Sick bastard gets angry his abuse has not made Julian a miserable lowlife like his father. Rest in hell John!
After the divorce, the very least Lennon could have done is given a fair financial settlement. But he didn't even offer that.
Just because someone is a great artist, does not imply that he/she is a great person.
@@ignacedhont9816Lennon was a bit of a c**t
John Lennon was deadbeat.
Nobody likes Yoko since ever.
@aprilrodriguez1280 Yoko shouldn't even be a factor. If he'd had any conscience, he should have done the right thing and looked after both of them financially. Cynthia showed enormous dignity. Lennon was a very poor father to Julian.
May Pang, while she was his girlfriend, encouraged John to reconnect with his son and old family and friends, including Beatles members. Then Yoko reappeared and that was all finished (again). May Pang was a beauty with a heart to match. ❤.
Yoko Ono is the devil in disguise.
@@MicheleHuffman-d8c she is a demon for sure. People don't believe they walk among us. Look around... lmao
Paul McCartney was instrumental in getting John and Yoko back together.
@@shadrach6299 Really......never heard that before. Don't believe it either.
I named my son after Julian. I’ve always been moved by his story. Gracious soul.
Did you really name him after him or did you name him after you? 🤔 Lol jk
@@Sylvestersaurusrex oh totally after me…
😉lol.. no seriously though I’ve always loved that name and (Julian Lennon) plus, all my family have “J” names.
I named my son Julian, too!
@@cessnaverdi that’s awesome! It’s really unique imo 🩵
@@justjulia8007 yep! He is Julian Paul 🙂
Absence is a prescence. When Fathers abandon their children, it makes a big mark.
Wow, that is so profound!
My son has never met his father 12 years.I imagine if he was around he would of caused trauma.
@@FrancesCarmel
So? He's not the only kid in that situation.
Julian is a gentle and sensitive soul. His children's books reflect his deep insight.
Julian being close to his mom was a blessing for him.
It's a different type of resentment when your father leaves you and starts a new family that seems to be thriving in a way your family never could.
I dont think that is the case at all - in fact Julian speaks with little resentment, given the fact that he probably has good reason to be, having been almost abandoned by his father. I am impressed with Julians honesty and openness.
You must have had a great mom because you’re so well adjusted. That forgiveness thing is huge.
This is so incredibly heartbreaking, and sad. If it’s true that Yoko would not give Julian the cards and letters that he had sent to his father, then she is far worse than I (already) thought she was.
Yoko Oh No was nothing more than a Wicked Witch !
She is one evil BIT€H!
Zero respect for that oxygen thief!
She SOLD John's guitars to Julian!!! Which rightfully, as the FIRSTBORN, should've inherited automatically.
Sad, Yoko added insult to injury...
@@dennysmith7862
Exactly !!!!!
I’ve read she’s an absolute nightmare.
What a gentle, introspective man. Dear Julian
Julian is his mother's son. He has Cynthia's heart, wisdom & her class, & a shinning example of true manhood.
Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" to comfort Julian in his parents divorce. He had more concern than Julian's own father. I believe Jonh was raised by his loving Aunt.
Well, The other three Beatles have been always better fathers than John. There's no question about it.
Julian Lennon is such a fine person. Such a kind heart. A credit to his mother.
i worked in hospice. i once said to a son about his father, one of the hospice's patients, "He was a great dad". The son replied, in essence, "He was a great patient, and a terrible father".
Yup
Why would you say that, not knowing what their relationship was?
@@delvaassante5699 People make assumptions, even professionals. When I brought my father to live near me in his last year of life, and he required a lot of care, I'd go to see him every other day or so. One time, a nurse commented to me about what a good relationship he and I had. I almost laughed in her face. My devotion to his care was in spite of our relationship, not because of it. A desperate attempt to establish some closeness before he died. I guess that's an area many professionals don't get enough training in.
Unfortunately I went through the same situation.
l can relate to Julian...with my father. Even still..as his alive & well and l have to live with him st present..due to my neurological illness
No he is NO% my carer.ml care more for him physically & emotionally.
Im just glad Paul was kind towards Julian.
Why shouldn't he have been...
George was kind towards Julian too.
@@heidisymonds4382
Stop asking stupid questions
Narcissistic abuse and neglect is devastating.
Too true , I know this only too well !
Tell me about it.
It is indeed, a narcissistic parent is the worst.
Yes it is. Incomprehensible.
@@MiriamAmanatidou 😔
I recall a radio interview with John Lennon year ago,when his second son was an infant. John spoke about how deeply he loved his son Sean and how “that boy” as he put it, was conceived “out of deep pure love” versus “youthful hurried passion” with his first child. I vividly thought what a fool Lennon was, speaking thusly in public, when both sons would hear their father speaking without any sensitivity or regret at all one day. .
Lennon was a very talented, creative man. But he was an unpleasant, self absorbed human being! I wish both his sons every happiness and peace in life.
How times have changed. Lennon wouldn't get away with that kind of financial abandonment in court today.
He also beat women and treated Julian like a disease to be shed.
Exactly
Poor Julian, treated horribly by his dad and Yoko and still looking for ways and reasons to forgive his dad!
Forgiveness is the only real way for Julian to ever have peace. God bless him…I’m sure his mom probably taught him to forgive
@@delvaassante5699 that seems like what Julian did, didn’t dwell in the past even if the horrible treatments affected him emotionally and mentally. Kids who suffered from abuse don’t forget these things.
I don't think he has to forgive him. John is the one that should be asking for forgiveness. Julian did nothing. Forget that moron and his oriental money grabbing leech wife. Life is too short to let other people bring you down. You can't bring back the past, so move on and be glad that you came out on top. I have two sons that went through the same thing with a greedy step-mother and her kids. My sons were there first, but pushed to the back and treated unfairly. Karma was served on their father when he was only 58 and he passed away with cancer. I believe it was for not standing up for his sons. Maybe the death of John was also his karma.
An open wound that never closes
looking for sympathy
I hear you brother. A father's emotional neglect is a heavy blow. Especially for a son. Cheers from Canada!
Why do people, especialy men, think that men are the saviors of this world? There are so many present fathers who lack emotional maturity to raise their children in a way they become well grounded adults. Children simply need adults, regardless what the connection is to the child, that is a loving and trustworthy caregiver.
@@thematriarchy2075I agree to an extent. I think having a mother is slightly more important than having a father. Having a father is just a bonus.
Especially for a son?
You are wrong. It's not just especially for a son but DAUGHTERS too.
And also for a daughter.
God bless all of the good men who are truly there for their kids.
As Julian matured, John became more aware of the failures he had as a father. John was embarrassed and Yoko was more than willing to keep John on drugs to control John. Paul McCartney said when Yoko had a bed placed in the studio, knowing the band had strict rules no girlfriends or wives in the studio, he knew the band was finished.
empathizing with the abuser. that is sick.
Lennon was an unstable man most of his life. His father he barely knew and his mother was killed in a car accident when he was 12 13 years old. He grew up an only child by his aunt Mimi and her husband. He was spoiled thru this and became hard to control.
He was an intelligent man but his past was deep within him
and he was abusive with his wife and son blaming them for his not being a bachelor for women and fame. This was so bad that when they appeared on the EdSullivan show, when there was a close up of him it read;
Sorry girls he’s married and he threw a fit!
Many times he was very abusive and cubicle with people.
Now McCartney mother died almost the same time as John’s and he was about the same age as John and look at what a good man Paul is!
WTF
He kept himself on drugs. He was doing drugs long before Yoko Ono. They were both addicts so they fit together.
John Lennon -with an excessive amount of help from Yoko, ruined the Beatles.
Your father sure missed out on having a relationship with such a wonderful son.
John's loss.
This is truly sad how does a Man not include his Biological Son in his will I just can’t understand it . What does shine through in this interview is how compassionate and understanding Julian has been to his Father and what a wonderful job his Mum has done in raising him ❤
Julian - you are what your father should have been. My heart breaks for your childhood.
What a wonderful person Julian has turned out to be considering what he’s had to contend with all his life. Truly remarkable, genuine as they come.
A well raised and well spoken man. Well done Cynthia !
I think most people agree, Cynthia raised an outstanding remarkable humble kind empathetic young man with a good head oh his shoulders and a big heart…… to me that calls for more recognition than JL or any music he wrote, an nice as they sound, if it’s pure hypocrisy behind it, it’s not good music. He excused so many inexcusable behaviors and traits of his father….. he’s a good man to come out of all this rejection and mistreatment. Really well done Cynthia 🌹 as much as it hurts sometimes, you’re actually lucky you dodged that train wreck. It also says a lot that you both kept your head held high with dignity after that mistreatment, and that your son saw the bigger picture of being kind and thoughtful by letting the fans have their moment while remaining reserved when he easily could have been like “ oh really? You think he’s great huh, well I have a few stories to tell you about this “great man”. ✌️
I stopped having respect for John years ago when I heard how he damaged Julian. Long love to Julian.
Never been a fan of Lennon or the Beatles, and objectively I always thought it would have been crushing for Julian to hear “beautiful boy”.
I always wondered how a father could do that
Me too .what a twat JL was
Also when John, now with Yoko, sings, “I’m in love for the first time.” Imagine how Cynthia felt to hear that.
This is very, very heart-wrenching. Poor little boy still inside Julian, I can hear your pain. How ironic to have a father famous for "Imagine" about people living in peace and love and yet he abandons and emotionally abuses /neglects his son. No excuses for that. Julian, you are a much, much better person in all areas than your father ever was. You learned what not to do and what TO do. You're a courageous person. I'm sure your mom has always been proud of you.
EXACTLY how narcissists work! They are gleaming on the surface and show charm, niceness, talent etc but behind the closed doors is when the real monster shows - him and yoko were the narc pair but would eventually split up if not for Johns death
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
Julian is a credit to both his Mother and himself. What a wonderful and spiritual man. So much forgiveness and compassion, John truly missed out on this wonderful human being. I can tell you why John got angry when he saw Julian happy....because it highlighted his own demons, of the neglect and guilt, which at any time he could have rectified but didn't....this is not Julian's issues but boy do other people project their problems onto others. I'm glad that Julian has been able to forgive John because he definitely would make a better parent. All of this is a sign of society and fame too young, when all that matters is the legacy you leave to your family. It showed weak mindedness in John at the time, but Julian has been the one to do the healing that I think John was always searching for but not quite attaining. Just 'Imagine' if people worked on the shadows within themselves, how much better the world really would be.
His dad was so idealized - like Bing Crosby - as a father he failed his first son miserably and his own needs came before being a dad😢
I have WAY more respect for Julian than I ever could have for John now that I stopped worshipping the musician. 😊❤
I stopped worshipping him when his wife Cynthia came home one day and he had Ono in their bed
@@leeevans2929
That must have been a dreadful sight.
I never cared for John. I preferred Paul . I just liked his voice better. Loved Ringo. Lol. His smile was contagious.😅
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
A horrible impossible situation for a son to be in.
Some people aren’t good parents, and some people aren’t good people. Period. It’s a tough situation to get past.
He was a great parent to the other one.
@@laceybanter5937 That does not make him a good person. Even if he was great in other ways.
@@laceybanter5937
Nonsense 🤣
Julian Lennon was my first concert. I was in the 3rd grade. I seen him on MTV and fell in love. A great family friend got tickets and took me. It was so cool. I’m thankful for the memory.
Have always liked Julian Lennon and his music. He’s an authentic person and his father doesn’t define him.
Julian sounds like a calm, kind man. I’m very sorry all that went down. It’s not really anyone’s business, but I’m glad he shared his story. Emotional scars NEVER go away. I’m glad he’s dealing with it in his own way and pressing on.
This is the most heartbreaking story. I just physically ached to think of a little boy wanting to just hug his dad, and to be rejected as he was.
God bless and honestly I am saddened by Julian’s childhood story, what he went thru and what they put him thru ( John / Yoko) 😮Thank God for his mom raising him up in the best way she could / did. I admire Cynthia’s courage, strenghth , and most of all her love for her baby and child growing up without a father figure. That’s ok, two strong and courageous people working hard in this everyday life to make ends meet. But look at him now, talented, strong, inspiring, what a great and smart, good- hearted, kind / intelligence this man has. Beautiful voice, and his music? Wonderful, love his music and his voice. Good job! 👏 keep up the good work!
John's father- Alfred- was abandoned when he was a child. John was abandoned. Julian was abandoned. Julian thought, "I don't want this to continue. I am not going to have children." Sean is probably thinking the same.
Yes probably Fear won in the end better than regret and repeating the cycle.
Cynthia paints a much bleaker financial situation for her and young Julian. She said without the help of dear friends they would have gone hungry. Julian claimed he often got hassled to pay bullies money because he was John Lennons kid and they figured he had money. Also, Yoko treated both Cynthia and Julian like crap
would have been worse if he DID have the wealth
I have yet to find someone Yoko didn't crap on....
@@GaZonk100he could have had a trust made available to him when he’d reached 30
@@sararichardson737 still would have attracted grifters and gold-diggers
Cynthia did a great job making Jillian feel safe and not stressed about money!
What a kind and forgiving soul. Julian’s caring nature comes through in this audio. His biological father (John) certainly missed out on what could have been an amazing father-son relationship. No one likes to be rejected, abandoned or abused. From what Julian was saying, it seems like his biological father had red flags of narcissism. I’ve recently listened to an audiobook, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker. A book I recommend for anyone, therapist or survivor. The fact that Julian’s father disliked it when Julian showed signs of happiness or joy by shouting at him, is a definite red flag for narcissism. They hate it when anyone is happy because of their own lack of inner happiness. It would be interesting to know John’s relationship with his own father. Often this disconnected relationship (father-son, mother-daughter) is generational/ancestral. It takes a brave person in a family to want stop this cycle. I say ‘try’ because some people in families don’t want things to change (it’s too painful or they’re in denial or they just like conflict, it gives them a fix of power and control). There is understanding as to why Julian is cautious about becoming a father. Well done Julian for sharing your story, moving forward and continuing your healing journey to rise above this trauma. A thumbs up 👍
John's dad abandoned him at a very young age. He repeated the cycle.
@@michelleduncan9965 and his mother died when he was very young. John was a very wounded person.
@@ACraig-og8tn so did Paul's Mum. But Paul was more of a father to Julian than John. And worried about Cynthia. Paul is a decent man.
John basically had no relationship with his father. Always saddens me when someone like John, who knows so well what abandonment by a father does to a child, should do the exact same thing to his son. I do not respect John for this. Great musician, but a really bad father to Julian.
John hated his own father Freddie Lennon, it’s a surprise you didn’t know this, but perhaps you’re not a fan.
Imagine, a world where every father cares for their child.
Good comment
Always loved Julian. A gentle soul. Heartbreaking story. I wish him well always and his Mom. John was a real stink.
And Yoko refusing to give him the letters & postcards he'd shared with his father & then putting them up for auction. Julian had to bid & buy back his letters & cards. Yoko was also a PoS, her & Lennon deserved each other. He's dead & she's smacked off her head in the Dakota's. Karma is a bitch.
The only reason Yoko gave her approval to Capitol Records for the Beatles' "Revolution" to be used in a Nike commercial is because Nike's second choice was to have Julian record a cover version, and she didn't want Julian to get any money. She's a real piece of work.
Yoko is no longer at the Dakota, though... she now lives on a farm in upstate New York.
She was nothing but a gold digging groupie bankers daughter, and she's still the very same to this instant, wherever she is, whatever age, people like that never ever change, God wouldn't have invented "Hell" except for these people.
@@Fool3SufferingFools Well didn't know she lived on a farm
It’s deranged a man would get with someone like yoko
Too much LSD
Jullian is lucky he did not have a relationship
He would not have turned out well
@@Fool3SufferingFools
Yoko Oh No is pure Evil. She is to JEALOUS of Julian !
Julian, you are a remarkably talented man. Your Mom did a great job raising you as a single mother. Your Dad missed a great opportunity to know you as the fine man you are. ❤
While John was a mega star and talented musician this testimony reminds us that our idols are humans with humans flaws. Ignoring your first born is just unforgivable and heinous behavior and makes you question John’s image as this peace and love hero. God bless Julian for being so mature in retelling his story
John Lennon was taken over by a powerful witch. This powerful witch, Yoko Ono, controlled him. He was her slave. He was no longer able to be himself. Do not judge him. If you were overpowered by the occult energy, you would not be able to be yourself. The Beatles wouldn't have existed without John. We owe him a great debt. DO NOT JUDGE HIM.
Your words, tone, and demeanor are so calm and even-handed. Admire you!❤ 🙏☮️✌️🕊️❤️
As a person who knows unless you actually hung out with the dude.greatsinger songwriter .my hero☮️
Not sure why people always praised John Lennon, he wasn't such a great guy! Love Julian, he turned out incredible and has done amazing.
People didn't know. There wasn't the internet. They just liked him because he made good music and sometimes said cool things. He seemed to be the rebel, which is appealing when you're young. I think a lot more people now know John's dark side.
Love you Julian.. you’re an amazing human . You’ll know exactly how to be a good father , don’t deny yourself that joy.
he can foster or adopt ffs or help suffering children
❤
@@cattyelse2372 Why are you angry?
your mother, Cynthia, was a great person. So kind, so loving. Don't forget that.
I have a son of my own, I just don’t understand how a man wouldn’t want anything to do with him. So sad, and it breaks my heart.
Any man who doesn't provide for his own children doesn't deserve anyone's respect 😢 😒
Cynthia was a wonderful woman and Julian is a credit to her. John was too screwed up by his neglectful father and the death of his mother. Imagine having two sons and writing 'Beautiful Boy' to just ONE of them.
Oh...that is gut wrenching.
That's an axxxxx move
Shame on John Lennon for abandoning his youngest son Julian. At least Julian and his brother Sean have a relationship ❤❤❤
No, Julian is the elder of John's two sons.
Julian is very generous, a good soul.
It’s important that people understand the difference between a public and a private personality. We are too easily influenced by the PR and the hype that surrounds so called celebrities.
You are so honest and vulnerable Julian...You are a credit to yourself,your family, your community and all of us....thank you!
I hope julian knows that some of us have no illusions about John and what he went through as a child especially losing his mother. He was traumatized as a child and the odds of him being a perfect father were 1 in a million. I hope Julian knows that John's distance CERTAINLY was not his [Julian's] fault. He is smart to make his peace with it [forgiveness not necessary]. I am thrilled that he took YO to court with regard to John's will and received a settlement which I believe was in the 7 figures.
He deserves seven figures. My God! A million bucks ain't jack shit compared to John's estate. WTF?
$20M
@@lemurianchick my mistake. I've read 20 million in various sources.
Paul is a family man and cares deeply about family life, which I respect so much. Compared to John, he managed to balance his fame with his personal life, like very few other very famous people. Great interview Julien, you are a strong person.
Such grace is like his beautiful mother. Her artwork was amazing. I recently became aware of her immense talent. He is very much like her. A talented, beautiful soul.
Paul grew up in a happy family with mom and dad. John didn't had that childhood
@@originalmelinasfilmworld Paul's mother died when he and his brother were pretty young and his dad raised them.
Paul was more of a father to Julian, a real family man.
@@DaveMcLainBut there is a difference between a mom dying and not being a mother altogether. Plus Paul still had his dad around. Definitely a different situation.
I totally understand Julian's pain. I had a father who was always there physically but not emotionally. We had a very distant relationship. We could be in the same room for hours and have nothing to say to each other. He has been gone for almost twenty five years and it still bothers me that we didn't have a good relationship.
My dad did the same thing to my mom and me. I was an only child. In court, my dad was gotten for mental cruelty and neglect. It was a tough time for my mom and me.
People that knew my dad away from our home thought he was the greatest guy ever.
Hello Janice,
Thank you for your love and support also for being an amazing fan 🌹.
Julian seems like such a kind, lovely person. I recall listening to his music and thinking it must be difficult when people were always comparing him to his father.
Can't imagine having John Lennon as a father...a lot going on there...Julian seems like such a nice guy,smart guy...I love his music.....find peace in all of it...
Same for kids who had a parent who was a teacher everyone loved but behind closed doors was a brutal Narcissist with the kid they chose as a Target.
Sending a hug to Julian. God Bless him.
I am sorry you were the scapegoat child. Narcissists are brutal and are incapable of genuine love, even as a parent. I wish you a healthy recovery.
@@Clarice-rp7mh thank you Clarice, kindness and kind words are healing.🤍
I came across a documentary a few yaers ago about him, and it was very eye opening, it really made me think about how we idolize some people without knowing the whole story. The fact Julian is so self aware makes me want to always strive be a better person. He could have had so much resentment, I guess his mum did an extra good job.
Julian has grown up to be a hard working, fine young man. ❤
Rest in Peace to his beautiful Mum, Cynthia Lennon, who passed away in 2015. Julian was at her side.
⚘😔⚘
I always dislike the St. John mythology
Yoko was likely a big reason why John didn't reach out more. She was the jealous, fanatic architect of John's loneliness and isolation.
that whole counter culture hippie druggies were the start of the end of America
Well apparently the times he did see his father in the 70's was when Yoko talked John into it.He wouldn't have seen him at all otherwise...The way Yoko treated Julian and Cynthia after John died was totally out of order though.
Where did you come by this info? I believe if she did allow him to see his first son, she had ulterior motives - or needed to appease him. Lennon could rise up against her when he wanted to, and that usually cowed her completely.
@@joshuahangtree1560 Knew you'd say "If she did, she had ulterior motives" just so predictable. Not going as far as to say people are totally wrong about her, but she's certainly not as bad as people like you try and make her out to be...
Predictable, you say? You know me that well? Or do I just lump together with the typical 'Yoko Bashing Crowd' you vilify, for some reason?
It's true, Yoko may not be as bad as I - and the vast majority of people who lived through the Beatles Era believe - but to be fair, she could easily be far worse than you've concluded!
In any case, spare the few people who read your comments the infantile virtue postering. Yoko doesn't need it, our opinions are at the very least as good as yours, and let us know if you think Hitler also got a bad rap.
I can totally relate. Poor Julian and Cynthia. John had his own issues that never got resolved in my mind.
The verbal abuse because his son was happy seems typical of someone suffering from depression. That saying misery likes company is so true . Very cruel .
It’s narcissism.
It’s being a god awful bully
I always felt so bad for him 😞
Life isn't always fair and things turn out strange.
Julian proved himself as a fine young man.
Ill never understand how a parent can abandon their children especially favoring one over the other.
Sometimes they're just too brainwashed by their new gf/wives.
Money blinds the flesh; hardship teaches empathy. It sound like you are an amazingly insightful young man.
@Julianlennonpicture Hi
Julian is 60 years old
My dad was similar so i can sympathise. He would shout if i was making any noise playing and would then make me sit there quietly while he read his book.
he wanted a mini-me. when he should have busy helping you explore the world, with all your beautiful eagerness to live life. i'm sorry.. you deserved to come out and play your heart out.. xo i hope you do find the child within and let him out... heal the child; the adult appears. xo
Yep I hear you. My father hated the noises children make and hence my brother and I quickly learned to be silent in our father's presence. He was so proud when we'd go visiting and adults would tell him "We've never met more well behaved children" as we would always take books with us and sit quietly reading. We weren't well behaved, we were petrified. I so related to that part of Julian's interview. Huh, so weird, John Lennon has always been my favourite Beatle. *sigh* I now feel quite cheated. I always know Lennon had his faults and lots of them, but THIS I did NOT expect. Sad really.
After hearing all of this, I find John to be rather selfish and pathetic… poor Julian.. 😭
But in the end? Julian outshines Yoko and it just EATS at her! 🤣👍🏻❤️
You go kiddo 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️
I’m a fan of yours FOREVER Julian 👍🏻❤️
Beautiful music and outstanding photography!!
Feel very sorry for Julian.He didn't deserve any of it😢
I always had a bad feeling about John Lennon. I kept my opinions to myself because Julian's bio dad was famous. I grew up seeing abusive fathers and loving fathers. His dad gave bad energy. Growing up and loving your own children is the best outcome!❤❤❤❤
I’m the oldest & my teenage years were hell due to my father’s abusive behavior. My youngest sister is 20 years younger than me. When I told her about my life, she said it sounds like we had completely different parents. I’m sorry Julian was abandonment by his father. ❤️☮️
My brother & I have always commented on the fact that we appear to have grown up in completely different households even though we have the same parents & grew up in the same house, just because our parents divorced when he was 18 but I was 12. Such a huge difference.
It appears John was good at preaching about love and peace in the abstract, not as good at manifesting it in his real-life relationships. A reminder that behind John's extraordinary story is an ordinary and flawed man. I give Julian credit for focusing on forgiveness instead of blame. I don't know when this interview was done, but there's a maturity and bluntness in his tone. I didn't realize he grew up without the advantages you'd expect a Beatle's kid to have. He has my respect. However, I hope he's self-aware enough to thank his Dad for giving him - albeit unintentionally - a Fast-Pass to the music industry. Julian wrote some good songs, but without his famous father they never would've been picked from the millions of other good songs written by millions of other anonymous musicians.
That’s not true, John adored and loved both Yoko and Sean, he just wasn’t ready for the first marriage and clearly shouldn’t have had a child, he was too young. It’s a shame that Julian was collateral damage it’s unfair, but this happens every day. The only reason we are hearing about it it’s because he was famous. John was a musical genius and he loved his real family like crazy.
Julian was his "real family." Also, it is well known that John was not a great husband to either Cynthia or Yoko (their relationship was extremely dysfunctional).
@@RebeccaStropoli it is not well known about Yoko. And I meant his second family was the “real” one as in he chose it and he was a grown man and not a child. We all make mistakes. I think his heart was with Yoko and Sean.
@acooksla - I'm not demonizing John. I'm sympathizing with his neglected son. John's musical talent doesn't give him a pass for being a lousy father to his first son. Yes, John may have been too young in the mid 1960s, but what prevented him from making amends with Julian later on? Being a bad parent doesn't make John evil and in the grand scheme of things is a sadly common fault, but let's be honest - it looks especially bad when the absent, angry father is the same guy preaching to the public about peace and love.
@@acooksla "His 'real family'"? So - Sean wasn't John's "real son", according to you?
My heart goes out to Julian...My father abandoned me very young as well so I know how this impacts and feels. I think his mom did a fantastic job as he is a well spoken, intelligent, creative kind being....I wish him much love and all the best life has to offer.. ...💚💛♥