Today is the thirtieth anniversary of John Lennon’s death. Below are some of the interesting stories about the anniversary, ranging from Lennon’s life at the Dakota to speculation about a Beatles reunion. Follow the links of interest.
— Back in the days before cable news channels, most of us learned about John Lennon’s death while watching Monday Night Football. The NY Times Blog has the story behind Howard Cosell’s announcement of Lennon’s death, including a link to hear Cosell and Frank Gifford during a commercial break discussing whether or not to say anything.
–The Behind the Music blog from the UK and MyKawartha.com from Canada both imagine a world where John Lennon was not killed on the streets of New York three decades ago.
— The Los Angeles Times discusses controversies surrounding Lennon’s classic song, “Imagine.”
— The Atlantic Wire questions whether or not John Lennon was a pacifist.
— Huffington Post reviews the new documentary about Lennon’s final days and the murder, Losing Lennon: Countdown to Murder.
— From Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald has information about the doctor who first saw Lennon at the hospital after the shooting.
— The New York Times discusses life at the Dakota when John and Yoko lived there. John and Yoko brought sushi to the building’s pot luck dinner, and some neighbors were not happy that the couple owned five apartments in the building.
— Rolling Stone has the never-before-published complete interview with Lennon three days before his death as well as other stories.
— Examiner.com presents the television schedule for upcoming Beatles-related shows through December 16. Among the list, Paul McCartney will be on Saturday Night Live this coming Saturday (Dec. 11).
— MusicRadar.com reports the British tabloids are talking about a possible Beatles reunion — with all four Beatles.
The most important thing today is to play some of John Lennon’s music. You know the songs you like, so I do not need to tell you what to choose. Just listen to whatever you like, and sing along or maybe dance when nobody is looking. That is the best way to remember his gifts to help us and get us through the nights.
Leave a Comment below to let us know your memories and/or what is your favorite John Lennon song.
“Watching the Wheels” and “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” are my 2 favorite Lennon songs.
Both are great songs, and “Watching the Wheels” was definitely my favorite off the Double Fantasy album that came out before his death.