John Lennon interviews an infantile Sean Ono Lennon
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2020
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An interview John did with his son, Sean, circa 1976. The Lennon family had just gained permanent residency in New York. Sean had been born October of the year prior. I apologize for the background music - I didn’t add that. My favorite quotes/partial transcript:
John: Uh, this is John Lennon talking to you from the heart of the West Side of New York in an interview exclusive - full interview - with brand new New Yorker Sean Ono Lennon, spelled S-E-A-N. Okay? Now tell me Sean, what’s your first impression of New York?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: I see.
[...]
John: I was wondering if the fiscal crisis of New York had any -
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Uh-huh, that’s the one I was talking about, yes.
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Exactly!
[...]
John: I see you know which subjects to avoid and which not to. Very sensible. Must be running for office, is that what it is?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: It is exciting, isn’t it? And such a strain on the - on the old ticker. [Laughs]
[...]
John: Oh, he's smiling, folks.
John: [Very softly] Perhaps you'd like to tell me your favorite color?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: That's not good enough, I'm afraid.
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: [Normal voice] No interesting color.
[...]
John: Will you be doing any concerts while you're staying - while you're here?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Yes, I thought so. You haven't got the group together. I understand completely.
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Uh, I heard you were backstage at the [Bob] Dylan concert, or was that just a rumor?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: An outright lie? My goodness.
[...]
John: I was wondering what it’s like being the son of such astoundingly famous, beautiful, and talented parents as John and Yoko? I wonder what it’s like...
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Oh, I see. I mean, could you - could you give me -
Sean: [Slight cry]
John: Ah, mhmm, yes - more full... background into that?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: I see you're very fascinated by this - this black box that I'm interviewing you with - this tape recorder. In fact, it seems to inhibit you a little bit. I mean, are you conscious - or self-conscious about the tape recorder?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: Well, he’s turned his head away because he got very paranoid [laugh]. It’s alright, you know. Just think of it as a very dark relative.
[...]
John: Elton! What about Elton [John]? He’s your godfather!
Sean: [Fussy baby noises]
John: Do you want to tell me how it is to have such a famous godfather?
Sean: [Begins to cry]
John: Well, I know you haven’t been able to see him yet. That’s because he can’t come into the country until January!
Sean: [Continues to cry]
John: Well, let’s just get him on the phone. Get his ass over here.
Sean: [Fussy baby noises]
John: Well, I think at that point we've left the interviewee because he was obviously getting violent with the thought of not seeing Dean Martin and all those people in their prime, as it were.
If he hasn't already, Sean deserves to hear this
It would probably be too much for him. I know I wouldn't be able to handle hearing something like this if my father was violently murdered when I was only 5.
This is the soft side of lennon. We all have one.
Even draco Malfoy
@@botanicalspotlight Harry should've accepted Draco's handshake and been sorted into Slytherin, Draco wouldn't have become bad and they would've fought Voldemort together
Sean was robbed of growing up with a father. I hope he’s at peace with everything. Pure soul. 🙏🏻❤️
so was Julian
so was Julian
@@kf2287 horrible situation that got worse when John was killed. Robbed a chance at redemption.
BEAUTIFUL BOY IN THE BACKGROUND OUCH
This will be so wonderful for Sean to listen to, if not already. Very precious recording from his father John Lennon. Su.xx
Adorable! :D
This is so sweet
The picture of Sean , with John and Yoko is so cute laughing at his dad
And I like Sean’s cute baby sounds but
I don’t think he could talk at that time.
So cute baby's sound.
John you too good.
Whenever I need to smile, this is what I watch. I love this so much 😂❤️
John looks so happy in this picture, and content. Lovely to see. ❤
Jphn would have loved CZcams/social media. ☮️💟
Forever Young playing in the background?? ...and John always said he stopped listening to Dylan after Blonde on Blonde. Another myth bites the dust. Incredible find for so many reasons.
Pretty sure all the music was added by a fan
John comments on lots of Dylan songs post Blonde on Blonde…..”Simple Twist of Fate during an interview with Elliot Mintz in 1976 and Lennon parodied Dylan’s song “You Gotta Serve Someome”.
約翰藍儂的小孩聲音-好可愛喔！
Super cute. But it sad when you hear this and think about what happened in a few short years.
So I'm thinking this might be from December of 75 since he mentions that Elton John can't visit til January. A lot of references to the time period, the NYC fiscal crisis for one and I think he deliberately reverses roles for NY Mayor Abe Beame and Governor Hugh Carey for comic effect. He also refers to when the Snoopy balloon "died" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade of 75 when it hit a light pole right near the Dakota and deflated. And also a reference to the Dylan concert at MSG on Dec 8 1975.
Thanks! I was wondering when this might have been done. 😊
Salem .
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Can you use "infant" instead of "infantile"?
Well said. Sean WAS AN INFANT at this time.
"Infantile" is only used as an insult when referring to an adult. When referring to a baby it's accurate.
John's silly
💋👉💋 😄😄💗💗🎵 🔮 Exceptional Interviewer 😎
is this real or is it fake to sound like john’s voice?
It's definitely real.
Or not talk very much.
El gran julian.💯
No es Julian, es Sean...Lol
Remember when he abandoned his other child? I do.
Then you remembered it wrong, because he didn’t abandon Julian, if you know the name of his other child.
John was infatuated with the US.
He discarded his beautiful, graceful and talented wife to marry a weird woman and stay in New York.