The Fan Who Photographed John Lennon With His Killer
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Find out how Paul Goresh became John Lennon's walking partner and unofficial photographer, leading to the only photo of the ex-Beatle with his killer and the last pictures ever of John alive.
This video presents Paul Goresh's poignant recollections of what actually transpired on the fateful day of John Lennon's tragic, untimely death and the months leading up to it.
On the morning of December 8, 1980, Paul Goresh was just another obsessed Beatlemaniac, like the rest of us. By midnight, when millions upon millions of Beatle fans worldwide learned to their horror that John Lennon had been shot and killed by a lone gunman, Paul reached the highest echelons of fame in a New York minute.
Goresh, who famously snapped the only photo of John Lennon with his killer and what would be the final pictures ever of the legendary Beatle alive, could not have predicted the impact December 8, 1980 would have on the rest of his life.
After that fateful day in 1980, Paul Goresh would forever be linked to, and haunted by, John Lennon's murder.
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What a gift John gave to Paul, putting his name on the record. That was so very nice of him to do! x
There’s early pressings of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album, Long After Dark I think, where on the actual vinyl it has God Bless You J.L.
Because he made the photo for the cover, and so it is total normal. On most records it is usus.
john imo had nothing to do with Paul goresh's picture being the cover of watching the wheels,
the first single from double fantasy was (just like) starting over and the second was woman and then the third, watching the wheels was released in March 1981, John had been dead 3 months,..... but they had to give credit to Paul, he did take the picture, ultimately Yoko had say over what the cover picture should be, she probably realized Paul had many pictures of John, or her and John, so she probably contacted him to see what he had,
the reason I say that is because on December 16th, Paul received a package in the mail from the dakota, it was John's book he signed the day he died for Paul, so Yoko knew how to contact him...
but yeah I can see Paul being happy that his picture and name were on the record credits
John had a good heart, despite what cancel culture is saying about him now. And Paul Goresh was just a wide-eyed fan who got lucky (or not, depending on your perspective). Thanks for watching the video.
😂
What a weird story. Paul was also a stalker, lying and entering Lennon’s house. It’s hard to imagine why Lennon would then befriend him? Very strange
Yea, why wouldn’t John wonder why the guy left his electrical repair job?
Maybe he felt “Hell, he’s just fan” and noticed the persistence Paul had and in some weird way, persistence is respected, that’s probably why he let him walk with him from time to time, I think its amazing months later that John kept his promise to him and made sure Paul got his photos.
It's so fucking creepy, I'd have broken his jaw, the way he talks about it and still feels entitled to get his autograph....
Because it was his job. He was a photographer.
Even Spiderman befriended Peter Parker.
Maybe "photographed" would have been a better word to use.
He needed a click bait title
Lol yeah
Yes
@@DezMoines Sorry for the long answer. I can see why you might think that this title is click bait. To me, it isn't. I'll tell you why: when it comes to video SEO, CZcams experts recommend that titles should remain within 70 characters (including spaces). Although CZcams has a 100-character limit for titles, anything longer than 70 will be truncated in most search results. Not great, from an SEO standpoint. And, as any CZcams creator would tell you, SEO is the only way we can afford to promote our videos and support ourselves financially through ads. So, I used the word "shot" instead of, for example, "photographed" or "took the photo" in the title to keep it as close to 70 characters as possible. I didn't mean to create a click bait-type title. In any case, I feel that the video itself presents a never-before-seen Beatle story and is actually a tribute to a fan (Paul Goresh) who inadvertently and tragically became intertwined with John Lennon's assassination, which haunted him for decades. I hope you enjoyed it.
@@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous You are a real fool for putting Shot instead of photograph in your description - You need to do a better job going forward - You should be ashamed of yourself for trying to make Paul Goresh a simple fan - he was not - he was a viper amd a stalker who broke into John's home - Most of the Beatles fans are feeble -minded simpletons and i think you fall into this category sadly due to your lack of awareness - hopefully - you can learn from this and stop being so idiotic in your posts
It's hard to believe that it's been forty years since his passing. God bless your soul John Lennon. You are deeply missed.
Right on!
Right on
40 years still feels like yesterday.
@Albert Dibari NEVER mention the name of that POS.
Well said man...
I always felt John had a big heart, this is the proof.
@fastguitar I don’t know if he wrote that when he dies he left stuff for other people, but today you don’t know if it’s your last day so when it happens, you don’t have enough time to leave stuff or money to your beloved ones.
…and let’s not forget his self admitted multiple domestic abuses. He was an admitted hitter of women and possibly Julian who will neither confirm or DENY it. His refusal to deny is an implicit admission that John hit his son - in my opinion only. He wasn’t perfect.
Agreed
@fastguitar JOHN LEFT EVERTHING TO YOKO..HIS MOTHER
That is absolutely amazing that John used Paul's picture to be the cover photo for his record, watching the wheels. John thought that much of a fan of his. He was no phony or fake. That's the real deal. Rest in peace.
Totally agree. I was amazed, too. Thanks for watching the video.
that single came out after he died, i don't think John signed off on it, but it is nice to credit the person who created the cover photo tho
Exactly 👍🏻 John Lennon was too good/talented (have you seen his artwork before it’s just simple lines but so powerful and poignant to me) and pure hearted for this world imo💯🩷!
I didn't know Paul Goresh was no longer with us. 58 is too young to die. RIP Paul, and thanks for the photos.
Paul goresh
I've had a few friends of his tell me that he didn't tell the facts about when he met John.
Its fine, he can now annoy John again
@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES I want to sound like a jerk and I like a good picture of a celebrity but the way in which Paul obtained the opportunity for these photos is despicable you basically lied to perpetrate a fraud gaining access to the man's home and not to be trivial it was a pretty elaborate little skiing if you think about it disguising the van lying in order to obtain the information about a VCR so you can go as a supposed technician a box supposedly holding tools hiding a camera despicable man in at the end of the day he's a guy that lied for his own personal desire of getting photos of his idol and to be quite honest you don't know what events led up to butterfly effect whatever of him being assassinated I mean the man did take the picture of him with the killer didn't he. Sorry for getting on my soapbox and rambling but this kind of action meaning deception or fraud involving entry into one's home by lying it happened to me but my maintenance man for such a absolute pathetic reason I wouldn't want to have a lie or a deception on my conscience for something is trivial is coming in under the guise of checking a light fixture in my kitchen that he repaired and then when I questioned him saying you didn't repair that I put her 2 years pulling out his cell phone and taking picture of a cat that my roommate was watching for his sister who was out of town her funeral on her husband's side of the family. I guess he was spotted bringing in the animal in a small pet carrier and the assistant manager in the absence of the manager told the maintenance man what lie to tell to get into the apartment and what to do once he got in the apartment and the entire thing that angers me is this guy's got a key as does the manager that put him up to it and they could enter my apartment anytime they want without lying about it however this was done solely for the purpose of a assistant manager trying to get a pat on the back or a feather in her cap by the manager or by the manager supervisor bye collecting a fine or a deposit for the animal being in the apartment even it was just temporary we were informed that it wasn't allowed and left with no other option ended up paying $1,000 a $500 non-refundable charge along with a $500 deposit just for keeping the animals for several weeks despicable not as serious as somebody lying to get into John lines apartment but a lie is a lie and if somebody lied to get into your house and you found out about it you wouldn't be happy either sorry for standing on my soapbox but maybe this will bring some light to how serious the situation really was
Wow! I didn’t know that either.
What a shame...😢...58 is pretty young...He didn’t look all that well in the video. I guess maybe his weight had a lot to do with him dying so young?
Devastating, truly devastating. I can't imagine what it was like for Yoko to watch the man that she loved be killed right in front of her, or Sean and Julian to never see their father again. I can't imagine what it was like for Paul McCartney, Ringo,and George to get that phone call. It brings me to tears every time I think about it.
Me too. It also makes me sad to think that Paul Goresh was haunted by the photo he took of John Lennon and his piece of crap killer, thinking he could have saved our JL from death. Thanks for watching the video.
This is far more deeply moving than I had cause to expect, and I’m so glad that I watched every second of it. Thank you very much for this gift.
Thank you so much for this feedback. And thanks for watching this video.
My parents were 16 when the Beatles released please please me and they lived near liverpool. My Mum and my uncle seen them live. My Dad said he was obsessed with them their music it chaned his life. John died before i was born but my Dad said the world stood still that day. He just couldn't get his head round why someone would kill John. His music had a massive impact on me growing up.
It's been 40 years ago of John Lennon murdered for no reason. Poor John🍏
The reason John was killed was because he was a peacenik with the power to influence mass demonstrations.
No reason... that’s what they want you to know
@@nicolaszyx3120
The reason is there if you stop listening to the media and do the research 🧐
@@panchovilla5359 My thoughts exactly.
@@panchovilla5359 CIA ultra mind controlled assassin!
Man, after forty years it still brings me tears.
He will either pass limbo- go straight to purgatory, or forever be stuck in the amount of suffering he unregrettably caused..
@@petersonlafollette3521 there s no purgatory. It is appointed unto man to die once and then the judgment. Bible.
Ya it's still a hard thing to accept, all these years later. What s powerful spirit he is, John Lennon.
The title should say guy who photographed. Imo
Sad that they used such a cheap click bait title. I would've still if they went with your idea
Agreed. Stupidly written lead.
So I’m not the only one who noticed how poorly and confusingly written that opening sentence is. Thank God!
Intentional mistake so it would be clicked on.
People will allways try to "gain" from john....this fat boy....is just that....a fat boy
Such a coward. Not even looking him in the face as he killed John. Instead shooting him in the back. What a bloody coward
I remember. Broke my heart
@Ross Smith never. Coward took a legend from us and should be killed for it
Who the fuck cares if he was a coward ,or if he looked at him or not ? pointless the loser killed him that's all that matters.Ive never understood why people use the word COWARD ? IT MEAN'S YOUR SCARED TO DO SOMETHING, NOT BLOWING PEOPLE UP, OR SHOOTING THEM .
@@hypefinn No he shouldn't. He got the right punishment.
@@christopherdunn317 it also means you are incredibly dishonourable.
My best friend and I used to go to the Dakota all the time in hopes of meeting John.
We even tried to sneak in as Paul did in this video, but we were caught.
It never happened. Fiver years later I ran into Yoko and Sean in Central Park on John's birthday, October 9th.
I was at the Central Park memorial on December 14th, 1980 with 300,00 other fans. John's gift of music always keeps on giving. Let's giver Peace a Chance.
I think, had I known where John lived, I would have waited outside, too. Just to say "hi" and "thanks" for the joy he and the other Beatles gave the world.
@@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous so glad you weren’t there. Leave these fucking people alone. You’re a creep
The problem is Paul goresh was also a stalker lets be honest...his intentions were not to kill John.. but could have easily shot all of them when he got in too easy...John was too trusting and better measures should have been put in place to protect himself and his family. Paul seemed like a decent guy, but was still an obsessed fan
He was acting creepy to be honest.
I think goresh had a problem like maybe me was autistic and I mean that in the nicest way possible because it didn’t seem like he could see what he was doing was strange
This is ridiculous. He is a fan!
A little creepy for sure and it goes to show you how innocent beginnings can go too far
I still remember how shocked I was the next morning when my school buddy called me to say turn on the news
He only wanted to take pictures of John because he was a big fan of his. The other guy had plans to kill him. Taking pictures of someone is one thing. Killing is another.
Therefore Mark Chapman, the guy who killed John is the REAL stalker.
Today marks 41 years since Lennons tragedy death. Wow , it seems like yesterday to me. I'll alway wonder how much more John would have contributed to the music world. Hopefully he is contributing to heavens music world !
I wonder the same thing. I think it would have loved social media, too. Just imagine what he could have done online. Blows my mind just thinking about it. Thanks for watching the video.
The nice fan was an annoying stalker too. How sad. I've been around famous people. I give them their privacy. I can't imagine how anyone could be an annoying jerk, and he wasn't even the murderer.
John said in the past that fans scared him.
Very lax security. Terrible.
I saw Rob Lowe in Joe's Pizza in NYC. You want a photo and autograph, but you don't want to impose yourself on them. I said; "Mr Lowe, I love your work." He shook my hand and said "thanks." If you're a fan you don't harass.
It's the price of fame.
Remember, back in the day, that type of fan was the norm. People freaked out when they saw John Lennon in the flesh, they weren’t considered stalkers. It’s only after that piece of crap murdered John Lennon did we start to think of ardent fans as stalkers. In any case, Paul Goresh paid a huge cosmic price for getting closer to John Lennon than any other fan alive at the time. Thanks for watching the video.
I was a 22 year old video arcade manager when John Lennon was slain. My wife called me at work. Of course I loved the Beatles but I was also a big fan of John's solo stuff. I had all of his albums and had just purchased "Double Fantasy" on December 6th. I was very upset and closed the store almost two hours early. To this day I refuse to say the name of individual responsible for the senseless act.
I’m on the same page as you. I remember where I was, what I was doing and what I was thinking when I heard about John Lennon’s murder. So sad. Still miss him very much. Thanks for watching the video.
@@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous Me, too. I was studying in my little garett-like bedroom, where I lived while in grad school in Boston. I was listening to the radio, actually hoping to hear a popular song I liked at the time, Jammin' (Master Blaster) by Stevie Wonder. Instead, I heard the awful news. 😥
Me also I will never say his name I call him the stupidest act ever committed
@@Treebardit was indeed a horrible day.
It’s a weird trait of us as humans that we watch this stuff with a ‘need to know’ when in fact we completely and innocently disregard the emotional impact this event had on those who REALLY new him. Not just fans who felt they knew him. Celebrity status is a weird thing for sure.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Fame is an untamed animal.
I’ll never understand why this had to happen we miss John Lennon.
Cuz cia says our heros need to die
Because a monster who hated himself wanted to be famous by any means necessary.
Why? America & guns you can buy in a shop like a toy.
Because Lennon was going to spill the beans on the truth of the Beatles. This was a deep state hit.
@@seltaeb9691 George got stabbed in the UK. Whats your excuse on that?
Kinda scary that these guys were allowed entry to John's apartment. Goresh was stalking him. Very creepy.
I think that beloved celebrities still have to deal with overzealous fans every day. The price of fame, I guess.
as Elliott Mintz said,
John's murder, it had never happened before where an artist was killed for there artistry.
it's true in alot of ways
I remember that news report vividly. It was the one time I saw both my parents cry over an artist/celebrity. I was raised on the Beatles & their solo works. That was a very sad day in December. The only good thing about it, is, the tremendous legacy left behind and his boys.
I was at work in Perth Western Australia and the tea lady (we had tea or coffee from a trolley twice a day) broke the news that John had been shot and killed.
This was an EXCELLENT documentary. My first time seeing it. Goresh got what he wanted through his tenacity. I would never have been as successful because I respect the privacy of celebrities.
I agree with you. We should just wave to them or something. I once met Yoko Ono. I just said "hi" and waved. She returned the gesture. This was 14 years after John Lennon was murdered, so I felt I would be invading her privacy, had I done anything else, like chat her up. Thanks for watching.
@@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous I was in London and one afternoon went to see the recently released 'Bowling for Columbine' there was hardly any body in the cinema -when I came out I was waiting for the lift -I couldn't believe it when I saw Yoko Ono also waiting with what I presumed was a bodyguard - we waited a minute or so then got on the lift together and went down 3 or 4 floors -I realised the movie had used the track 'Happiness is a warm gun' there was so much that I could have said but I thought as a fan and respectful person say nothing -let her have her privacy and own space -I think thats the best thing to do. Nothing wrong with a wave I would imagine also, but she looked to me at that time to be deep in thought.
@@hughreed621 I would have done the same.
I was 21 when I heard the news on Monday night football from Howard cosell. My heart went straight into my throat. I was numb. The Beatles, particularly John and Paul were like gods to me. I had to work the following day and the next few days were agonizing. I barely ate for days. The heart break soon turned to intense hatred toward the killer thinking about all of the devistation he caused to his wife, sons, family, the other Beatles, everyone. I knew it was a pain that would take a long time to get over. Since that time I have lost all but one family member ,gone through a divorce, became homeless etc. For me there is little time left in life and only distant dreams of yesterday. Death no longer seems so terrible.
czcams.com/video/voLx7jI1LIA/video.html my rendition of Imagine (adapted lyrics for 2021) maybe this is what he would be singing if he were alive today, respect & love. ❤️
It shocked me to the core hearing of his death, it still seems like yesterday.😢
I was 13, and my mom told me as I was coming downstairs on my way out to catch the bus. It was all anyone talked about that day at school.
I was watching Monday Night Football too (which I never did. I was visiting a friend). And Howard Cosell came on. I cried for days.
And The Patriots lost in Miami that night for the 14th time in a row... in overtime, no less.
Anyone alive Dec 8th 1980 remembers where they were. RIP
I agree
It was a Monday night , i was looking at MNF , i think buffalo was playing. All of a sudden Howard Cosell announced that Lennon had been shot. Pacific Standard time.Crazy
@@martinavila4424 you were in New York? I was 5 and in my mother's car in Paris
Bamberg..Germany
I had CQ Runner duty....Sgt.Davis( I remember his name because of this)...walked in the building...we all said the goodmornings ...and then he said" hey.... did you heard someone killed J.Lennon last night in N.Y." I went to one of the boys section room( I lived off post)... put on someone's headphones and heard the last part of Imagine......I cried... Went home ( I wasn't supposed to do that)...told my wife...we both cried.. I couldn't hear the radio or turn on the TV...cause it was all about the terrible news. Later on I was punished with an Article 15....which meant I was back to PFC(E 3)........I've never cried before for someone outside my family...... Love you always Johnny.....and The Beatles.
He, Goresh, was born Oct 8th - Lennon was born Oct 9th
Yes, sort of eerie!
Annie Leibovitz, the other person to photograph John that day was born on Oct 2nd, same birthday as me.
I was also born October 8
Please post proof pronto, pics preferred
@@joeambrose3260 why?
RIP Paul. A big thank you for recording that part of John's life. That part of history
I'm sure you meant to say rip John at the start, as both Paul and Ringo are still with us 💜🎶💜 ...
(it may let you go back & edit that ... click on the 3 dots at the lower right) ...
oh my, it just dawned on me 🤔 ... do you mean rip Paul Goresh ?? ... did he pass away ?? ... if so, I'm very sorry I misunderstood ... did not know that ...
@@debbieminton9589Yes Paul Goresh did pass away in 2018. I only found this out at the end of the video..
Take care. X
@@bollywayne14... thanks, sorry I misunderstood ... I messed up and started reading the comments after starting the video, but before watching all the way to the end ...
This guy was real pushy. If he said he doesn't want his picture taken you should respect his request. He gave you his autograph.
They became friendly, so in that case his persistence paid off. I agree, though, it was a bit much. He's lucky John took a liking to him... a restraining order would have been reasonable.
God had a plan and each played their part.
You know what I really didn't know too much about this aspect of the photograph. After seeing this there is no upside to this that man was despicable and should have been locked up for lying to gain entry into someone's home or at least fired or blacklisted from the industry in which he worked. I mean at that point isn't that trespassing and obviously I'm making this comment before the end of the video I don't know what's going to happen at the end of it but I don't think I'm going to stick around to find out nothing in my opinion could be considered redeeming about any of this.
@@chazvalvo2840 It's no excuse for his deceptive behaviour, but he was obsessed with Lennon (as much as Chapman) & couldn't help himself. Anyway, the one-way 'friendship' didn't do him any good, as he aged terribly & was dead by 58. Moral: never try to befriend your heroes.
@@chazvalvo2840 I forced myself to watch till the end of this video. This guy (won't mention his name) comes across as such a self entitled jerk who pushed himself upon John because he thought that John owed him something for being his fan. John was always gracious and giving to his fans, always signing autographs etc (even for this creep who sold the photo of John with his murderer to a newspaper). This video only makes me respect John Lennon even more.
You know, every time I revisit the story of this, there's part of me that wants to believe something could have been done to prevent it. But the glaring truth is that availability he provided (which allowed Paul Goresh to get to know him) is the same expression that gave that idiot his opportunity. Its so very sad, but also gives us the gift of this story between him and Paul, which is timeless and beautiful. Thank you Paul for sharing with the world.
I feel the same way. Thanks for watching this video.
Idiot? u mean raving nutter
What a beautiful man john was
As anyone can imagine, John would have called the police on stalker Paul Goresh at the time, but they would have been unable to do anything about it as standing on the street wasn't an arrestable offence in and of itself. John then did what many of us would have done too for our own self preservation: he tried to keep in relatively good terms with this weird but apparently harmless nutter. That's far from them becoming "friends", as creepy Paul puts it. He'd broken into his flat under false pretences ffs.
Also, all those tales of walks around town alongside John clearly belong to the realm of fantasy. Every time he retold them and people listened, he was actually living what he dreamt one day would happen and - once John died - what he wished would have happened. He might have pursued him for a few yards once; the rest is embellishment or directly a fabrication. Luckily for him, by the time Paul came up with these outlandish stories to the press, John was no longer alive and able to deny them. No shortage of gullible people around either, ready to swallow up these bull**** claims.
Lastly, any person with a modicum of integrity would have gone straight away to the police with the photo of Mark Chapman, not to the papers seeking to enrich himself. Speaks loads about this low life scoundrel and of the "love" he professed to feel for John. And if anyone believes a word about the made up after the fact excuse of police hanging up the phone on him, I've got a bridge to sell them.
Now, do you want to pontificate on why Goresh's photo was used on the record sleeve for "Watching the Wheels"? Enlighten me, please.
@@davidgibbs381 How about John liked the paparazzi-style photo anyway?
The people close to him say that John viewed this opportunistic creep as a stalker and nothing else; understandibly enough, I should add. According to Seaman, John's personal assistant, he always referred to Paul as "that fat f**k".
He'd learnt to tolerate the presence of this annoyance of a man outside his house at all hours nevertheless; even to maintain a relatively cordial - although always distanced - relationship.
Why not use his photo, if he thought it'd look good on a cover? It's not like dismissing it would have discouraged the obsessive "fat f*ck" in any way.
Were you in Lennon's circle or knew those who were? I'm curious - not being snarky. You're anonymous - who did you know in the know? Your post sounds more realistic than not. Lennon should have got a restraining order ... hindsight ... but that wouldn't have kept Chapman away. If someone really wants to murder someone - they'll find a way --- unless it's some body guarded high profile politician. NOT TRUE. Reagan was shot at not too long after -- pardon me while I google that. March 30 1981 - was when Reagan was shot. Of course he lived and I'm not keying anything else on that matter.
I live near lennons childhood home on menlove avenue Liverpool its owned by the national trust .
That's very cool. Have you ever visited his childhood home or, should I say, how many times have you visited?
I never knew all that about Paul, im kinda shocked actually
Paul goresh equals deuce bag
If half of this is true, he's a total pest!
@@jacobjinglehymer8789 he was bad dude - a real rat and deuce bag - not a credit to Beatle fans everywhere
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 Bob Dylan also had an assshole hanging around outside his home Greenwich Village who would regularly steal his garbage. Dylan also would try to get rid of him by having conversations with him. He wound up recording Dylan on the telephone and released it on an album. Dylan eventually beat the s*** out of him. You can hear the conversation by searching for Bob Dylan / AJ Weberman phone conversation.
Me too. I just assumed that somebody took the photo and that was that! Who knew the history that infamous photograph? I didn't until I read all about Paul Goresh.
I cannot help but feel such sadness for Paul and his story. I was lucky enough to have been a friend of Paul for many years, and knew of the torment he suffered due to the tragic end of his friend John Lennon, and the role he played in circumstances surrounding John's death. Paul was grateful for having lived a dream that any Beatles fan would aspire to, but you could see in his demeanor after all of the years, that Paul was tormented by being linked to Johns death. What is so strange about this story is that Chapman is still alive, but John and Paul are no longer with us. Yoko still lives at the Dakota being able to view Strawberry Fields in Central Park, and must be haunted by the death of her famous husband. So sad! We miss you Paul and your friendship, and the world misses John Lennon.
Paul Goresh should have arrested for stalking John - Elliot Mintz and many of the Lennon estate can't stand the guy - He was a creep, a viper, and a no good scum bag - the idea that John Lennon would go for a walk with this creep is hysterical - He was a first class creep!
I was lucky to have known Paul as well, Michael. Good for you for writing what you did here. Paul was indeed a good man.
@@planetludwig Not a good man - Ask the lady he stalked at the restaurant she worked in (mentioned on post) stain on Beatle fans - piece of shit who sold his photograph for 5,000 to line his pockets during a terrible time for Lennon family
@@planetludwig are you friends with Mark David Chapman too - i hear you think he's a good man too - Goresh equals viper and money grubbing creep who exploited john for a pay day - with fans like that - who needs enemies - he was a creep
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 the fact that it was Goresh's photo that was chosen to grace the cover of "Watching the Wheels" after John's murder tells me he was a trusted person and your comment is out of line.
Fascinating! First time view. I'll never forget, as I woke to a very cold house, because my electric had been turned off. Wrapped in a blanket getting a glass of water and heard the words from my constant transistor "John Lennon is dead"! No. I'll never forget. RIP John.
Had the same reaction. Thanks for watching the video v
Regardless of the fact that they became "friends" because of how kind Lennon was, Goresh was a creepy stalker, much like Chapman, but without the demons.
VERY WELL PUT
You have to remember that Paul Goresh was very young at the time, so he was a little exuberant about meeting John Lennon. In the pre-Internet days, the odds of meeting a Beatle were practically nil. I think it was (and still is) the dream of every Beatlemaniac to meet a Beatle.
@@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous i can agree with your assessment. Initially i also though paul was a creepy stalker. But you are right.
@@jrsmith1998 I wish I was wrong. I was John Lennon was alive and and well, and all over social media doing his thing. Oh, well.
Beautiful tribute to Paul Goresh and his friendship with a global icon. A part of the magic of New York City
Thanks. Yes, NYC is my kind of town.
Fuck goresh. He lied to John and broke into his house. He was a stalker not a fan. He should have stopped chapman instead he walked away and went home. Fuck goresh
I’m so glad paul goresh was not a native New Yorker. That little mouthy viper was a lying little creep Freddy seaman and John called him a no good fat fuck. Like John Lennon would even speak to this piece of filth.
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 Goresh had his name on Johns new album, they became friends.
@@edwardrossman9448 Friends? No way - Lennon called Paul Goresh "that fucking FAT FUCK" to his personal assistant - not even a business associate - Goresh is a fucking disgrace to any of John's fans - breaking into the man's home and stalking him on the street - disgusting animal - he could have stopped the murder instead he sold his sleazy photo to the daily news for his 5G's - FUCKING SLIME
This was awesome!-Thanks for posting.
This is such a powerful story.
Chapman wasn't really a "drifter". He had moved around, but in 1980 he lived in Hawaii. He had travelled the world and married his travel agent. Before he left for New York, he signed out from his security guard job as "John Lennon."
This made me cry at the end for the guy and John. Lennon compassion for just a regular guy with a dream.
The whole story is so sad, so senseless. Thanks for watching the video.
never seen this before. I am overwhelmed watching it. thank you so much for the upload
Most people don’t know about Paul Goresh. His life was forever changed by this haunting photograph. Thanks for watching the video.
Such a great singer-songwriter...he surely is missed by fans all over the world!
I miss him still.
My heart almost melted...
Same...
This is a story I have never heard. Well done.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching the video.
This is the best video I have seen on John's last day. Thank you for putting this together.
Wow, thank you! That’s so nice. Thanks for watching the video.
Your welcome! @@BeatlemaniacsAnonymous
I had a hard time hitting the like button, you know? I cried when I heard the news. Drove with my lights on and forgot to turn them off, battery died. It was a rough time. I cried watching this. I've never gotten over the sadness. R.I.P. John and know you were loved. I remain a fan.
Me too. It just makes me so sad to see that everybody touched by this incredible tragedy (including Paul Goresh) suffered greatly. Thanks for watching the video.
I was watching Monday night football when Howard Cossell announced the horrible news. I was stunned. Didn't go to work the next day, staying up all night listening to the radio reports.
Me too. Felt like a Kafkaesque nightmare.
Poor bugger.
41 years ago tomorrow,and I still cry!! So senseless!
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for watching the video.
And that scumbag got what he wanted tha made a flim and documentaries on him. He was a nobody who wanted fame terrible wish someone would get him in jail
@@wolves1980 I know, I know. It's so freaking wrong. Thanks for watching the video.
Paul's story was like wearing his shoes if you were from NYC and had a girlfriend several blocks from the Dakota. People's experiences in that neighborhood could also be haunting without the fame that Paul Goresh earned. His photos of John Lennon were a documentary for the world to see. Thank you John for allowing Paul to document a very important chapter in our history.
Right on!!!!! Thanks for watching the video!
John Lennon is still with us ! In song and words
His spirit is still alive.
They say that you never truly die until people stop mentioning your name...yep he’s still with us.
@@benmarshall404 His spirit is still alive.
Therefore he is timeless like some other great recording artists.
And an icon as well.
@@michaelconsuegra7316 Yes luv you're right.
the title is kinda confusing🤔
and unfortunate, actually.
Intentional, for clicks. Disgusting.
Such a tragic story. One of the greatest songwriters of all time. R.I.P.
Imagine 💔
Amend. Thanks for watching the video.
Nice video. John was more than fantastic and perhaps the best ever.
Albert Einstein said:
"Love is the answer" ...and then John Lennon sang it world wide among all the other great songs.
What a clever dute to promote LOVE. Perfect medicin for us all :)
Bravo, thanks, way to go, we love you, what a soul, you made so much, what a voice, what a brain, such a free person, we remember you, we miss you, we still cry for you, so sad we are, what an great understanding fellow, so creative, you open our hearts, you open billions of people true feelings in such a short time, thanks for your funny jokes too, no one knows how many people you helped and how much you chainced.
We can google and wikipedia for John Lennon and the list is endless with good things.
You risked your fame, your life, your family for so much peace and fredom of speach.
What a realistic true person.
May Elvis, Harrison, Ghandi, Lady Diana, Janis Joplin, Muhammad Ali, Einstein, Edith Piaf, Kurt Cobain, Bowie, Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, Chuck Berry, Dean Martin, Jimmy Hendrix, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando, Maradona and all the others billions sing for you:
LOVE IS THE ANSWER
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Thank you for sharing...
I was so sad to hear ol' Paul Goresh has passed on. I didn't know him personally, but I followed his story and Paul always came off as a straight up dude.
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for watching the video.
God Bless you John, rest in peace in heaven.
Thanks for this docu.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Just made my day!
If John would have moved back to London, or, Liverpool even,he might still be with us
He's gone now too thanks for the photos Paul, I notice how he never names him just refers to him as "The guy in the overcoat" ✌
Paul Goresh calls him "that piece of garbage" too. I agree that we should never mention that bastard's name. He killed John Lennon for the fame. Let's not give him even 15 milliseconds of it.
Long live the memory
of John Lennon.
I regret the way he left us.
It was too soon.
Lord's Peace to you:
John and Yoko Lennon 🍏
and family and to
Paul Goresh.
+Richard+
Wow! This is amazing! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the feedback and for watching the video.
Real nice piece. Thank you for sharing, I learned a lot about John and Paul too.
Thanks for watching the video. I really appreciate the feedback! Happy New Year!
I was born in May of 1959. I understand his love of the Beatles. Those early songs are tattooed onto my brain.
I was born in 1958. I feel the same.
Me too. I feel the same way. Thanks for watching the video.
I wouldn't say that Paul was unlucky at all.. He was a victim of circumstances beyond his control and very fortunate to be able to be near John in his last moments alive. He was powerless to change fate.
I have marked this with a 'like' only because I haven't seen it before now!
I find it unbelievable as I know all to well what happened, I'm 68 and been a Beatles fan since I was 10 yrs old
I cried so much and was devastated 31 yrs ago, I stayed up recording all the talk on 8 track and collecting pics and articles, that i still haven't listened too or looked at since putting away You created a lot of Joy to people who never even met him. Bless You, R.I.P. John
41 years ago.
@@cappuccinoordeath OMG, You are right, it was that long ago :(
Yes, we were blessed to have him in our lives. Thanks for watching the video.
That actor playing John Lennon is astonishingly accurate
I agree. Thanks for watching the video.
He, our hero, will never, ever be forgotten; whereas the jerk of all jerks, that one that doesn't exist, that one without a face and a name, will never ever mean a thing to anyone.
I hope he stays in prison forever for what he did 😠 ...
We just did a Tribute to The Beatles. It's never too late to know the whole story of the Beatles. Boy, I missed this part of John. What a story Paul Goresh, thanks for sharing it with the world. RIP to you and J. Lennon - your songs will live forever, still relevant to this day, and you're deeply missed. Also Thank you to this channel for this informative video..
Thanks for the nice feedback and for watching the video.
Loved Paul's story thank u for sharing miss John 😢 loved the pictures Paul took !! RiP Paul
Yes, an interesting story. Thanks for watching the video.
A part of me has blocked this from my mind, the day it happened. I was just 15. Seeing all this today at age 56 helped bring a sense of closure, and playing, performing his music helps keep his memory alive in a good, positive light.
I'm the same age as you and remember that night so well. Such a loss
@@alisonridoutSame age here, too. Being English I was just waking up for school when I heard the news on the radio. Chapman was such an evil, selfish person.
@@lauraboyd8506 I'm Welsh so heard about the same time as you
I feel exactly like you do. Thank you for watching the video.
When John still lived in England in the big white house a man "I think he was Danish" was hanging about outside, John asked why and he said he just wanted to meet him John invited him in and gave him some food and a hot drink, John was just a good hearted man, he should still be with us today.R I P Mr Lennon 🙏❤️🇬🇧
Yes, he was a good, very human man. He may not have been a perfect man but for someone who lived out his life in public, he was one of the best, bringing the world a beautiful mess that thrilled us. Thanks for watching the video.
I think the fella your talking about is Curt Claudio. He was an American living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He died in a plane crash that he was
piloting
Classic photobomb 3:26 but seriously, this broke my heart. Bittersweet story that I can't unsee as sad as it is. Yoko did such a beautiful thoughtful thing for Paul.
Yes, she did. A sad story all around. Thanks for watching the video.
Well done, thank you
Thank you too! Thanks for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, I had no idea about this story.
Yeah, I didn't know about it either. What attracted me to it is the Greek tragedy of it all. Thanks for watching the video.
Beautiful video, hope Paul's up there with John having a good time - Rest In Peace to them both 💔
Paul isnt dead 💀
@@alik4541 wrong Paul lol
Oh Paul was a hound!
so well edited.
Thank you for the compliment. And thank you for watching the video.
Very moving!
Isn't it strange? 2 guys stalk John Lennon at about the same time. One wants to be remembered as the man who killed John and the other is remembered as the man who took the last ever photo of John before he was shot.
Strange, indeed. That's a very interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing.
What a story.. I saw the Beatles twice in s.. Ca.. Rest in Peace dear Paul💕🙌you seem like a sweet person and John must have felt the same..that's why he signed with 💓LOVE♥️💕💖💗❣️💟
I'll never understand how anyone could be so lost to take a life. John just wanted to be himself. He was tired of the fame. He grew to trust Paul (the amateur photographer/fan) over time. You know, just like a regular person learns to trust someone. He signed his final autograph for Paul...Love. Losing John, losing George (as George had been shot by an intruder) is like losing someone you learn to love. The pain remains. 💔 I'm sorry Paul for your pain. An extraordinary video memoir.
Wow, your words are so right, and so wise. Thanks for watching the video.
At least at that time you could ask someone not to take a picture of you and demand the film. Nowadays everywhere you go you're being photographed and filmed by people you don't even know who they are or what are their intentions. This is the horrible side of the marvelous device called a smart phone. Before only the celebrities were deprived of their privacy now everybody can become a prey.
So true.
MARK CHAPMAN. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA JUST WANT YOU DID ON THE 8TH DECEMBER 1980?
YOU NOT ONLY TOOK JOHN AWAY FROM YOKO. CYNTHIA. HIS SONS JULIAN AND SEAN.
HIS ENGLAND FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
BUT MOST OF ALL. YOU TOOK OUR JOHN AWAY FROM HIS FANS.
JOHN LENNON R.I.P. FOREVER MISSED.
@@starlinyn9292 either he said it just for sympathy but he said he resents killing him. I dont care he doesn't exist to me they never should have revealed his name.
most of all his fans? so his fans are more important than his family? shut the fuck up you idiot
Thank you for uploading this video. I really enjoyed it. I am devastated that murdering fool killed John Lennon. I am thankful for the music we have from John but depressed at the same time of the music we never got. Either way, thank you for putting this video on.
My feelings exactly. I’m glad we had him when we did. At least we had him for awhile. Thanks for watching the video.
that repairman stunt is unforgiveable but it was a different time... same technique Petit pulled when he tightroped in between the WTC
John Lennon was an icon in my youth when he got murdered by Mark David Chapman took the life out of a man who lived for peace not violence every December 9th I pray for his soul
I meant December 8th
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It was the 9th here in the UK 🇬🇧 ✌
That is a name no Beatle fan, or John Lennon fan writes or says out loud.
I was only eleven years old and I remember that day like it was today
Me too. I was 18 and it changed my life and my perception of the world. Thanks for watching the video.
Paul says he went into the Dakota and John said I'll sign ur book for you later, so Paul went back outside...Ffwd- if he got in the Dakota that day why did he have to leave? He seen John.. and later John says to him don't forget ur book and did u get your album signed? Paul said he'd get the album signed tomorrow Dec 9 the day John never saw..how would John know if he got his album or not? How did he know what was Paul's and nobody else. Can someone tell me what I'm missing
Cause he is a fucking liar and bullshit artist Paul goresh is an insult and a disgrace to beatle fans everywhere. The limo driver and Paul goresh were very responsible for his death. Fuck them both and Yoko for the lack of security
I'm here after watching beatles take me bk documentary, can't believe I didn't know about this back story unbelievable
The Beatles helped shape my life. From February 7, 1964 until now and into my future, those four musical geniuses will continue to hold me hostage. They hold center stage in my life. And I am honored to be kept in ransom forever.
The music in heaven is rockin’ 🙏🏻😢😘
I feel the exact same way. They are actually my go-to happy place when I’m feeling down, and have been since I first heard the opening bars to Hey Jude. Thanks for watching the video.
That really is sad that you’re “held hostage “ by four drug addicts.
@@65motowngirl ...they never did their junk around me 😂
@@65motowngirlnobody is perfect. Who are we to cast the first stone. Plus, they were musical geniuses.
RIP JOHN YOUR NEVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU'RE LIVE FOREVER
Lennon was such a cool guy. RIP
I was in New York City on Saturday December 6, 1980 to go to the R.W. Schambach meeting at the Felt Forum. And, as a Pat's fan, I was watching the Patriots Dolphins game on Monday Night and I can remember Howard Cosell making the announcement.
Freaky and, well, sad. Thanks for watching the video.
Incredible this story is amazing and it just goes to show how close you can come to death and not even knowing this story is so sad because I am a fan of John Lennon. Now we have Julian Lennon looks like his father sounds like his father and he is amazing he has his own art work he writes books / music 💋😷
0:45 first day of recording double fantasy John's looking at Paul instead of who they hired to take the pics ha
Yeah, I love that.
hey man u should change the docs title. it sounds like Paul goresh shot John and MDC.
This touched my heart.
Heartbreaking story all around. Thanks for watching the video.
That was sad but a fascinating watch.