John Lennon-A Salute to Sir Lew Grade

[@scottharrison9083]

Brave and supremely talented

[@davegbw]

An amazing man and an amazing talent that will never be forgotten

[@MrLuisHector]

Que buen material de John Lennon recuerdo a verlo visto siendo muy niño en blanco y negro, gracias por este gran recuerdo.

[@rodneyhone2220]

Beautiful Johny thanks alot for the music over the years ago still pumping it out

[@matthewstephens6848]

His voice was never better. Craziness.

[@vashna3799]

This room full of Hollywood stars yet John was greater than any of them.

[@dirktyler3643]

All the Hollywood stars I see are jews. Lennon famously said that jews invented show business.

[@ВасилийГаньшин-о8ф]

Он выше всех-всех этих т. н.звёзд... Несравненно выше!!!

[@WJWinstonOficial]

Lennon always ahead of his time.What a brilliant performance!

[@wormsnake1]

In a room full of stars it was John who shone the brightest. A man of fragility and contradictions yet touched by greatness. The world is better for having known his spirit and talent. R.I.P John.🙏❤️🎵🎸.x

[@stormytempest6521]

Live by where John was brought up, Very complex fella John, but hey when needed he could pull it off.... its called TALENT.

[@ajaxfilms]

Great rock n roll voice!

[@gilbertescobedo9712]

We lost him way to early. RIP Mr. John Lennon. Your music is and will be very special. !!!

[@lauraiannetta6943]

A john Lennon no se le dice señor por favor a John Lennon se le dice de John y del tú por favor tutélalo

[@delainepep22]

John sang so good live I dont know why he didnt like to perform live. He was sure used to it being a Beatle. I adore John and i watched this again and made me cry. He is missed. Iam 62 so the beatles came out when I was 2. Now I am doing deep dives of them and especially John. God rest his soul. 😭

[@jamesdemestihas9904]

he suffered from anxiety

[@Joey_Keys]

He’s in great voice here. I think part of it was he was fed up with performing after the Beatles live shows had degenerated into a nightmarish chore for the band, part of it was his own anxiety, and part of it was he rightly felt that he had nothing to prove.

[@buzzbates861]

They may not have known back in 1975 that 45 years later, it would be Lennon's appearance that would be the most important on this show. A piece of history. His very last live musical performance. And what a voice.

[@armandocardenasvela8722]

Fue en abril está aparición Yo nací en junio de ese mismo año el 29 48 años de está aparición Uhhhhh

[@garethjohn4347]

What occult charisma Lennon has here! Greatest British singer songwriter of the era of the record.

[@daver5196]

We miss you John. ❤️

[@tigristhelynx7224]

He took every opportunity here to say screw you and rightfully so. So many digs here, from the lyrics "I won't be your fool no more" and "Imagine no possessions.." to the band made of bald two-faced Lews. I love John, he shows no fear about telling it like it is.

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

Actually he just looks like a commie wanker spoiling the party.,

[@Zknwlf]

Aint it the truth?!

[@barbarakirk3064]

'And no immigration too' also.

[@IamZardoz]

This song was Lennons payback to Lew Grade, te guy who weaseled the rights to a ton of Beatles music away from Lennon and McCartney. Note the two faced band members and slippin and slidin song and the "wont be your fool no more". Brilliant. I still miss Lennon.

[@dirktyler3643]

Grade was a talmudist, of course. Lennon famously said that show business was invented by jews. I'd like to think Lennon had contempt for talmudists, but he was a conformist so at best he only held such a view close to the vest.

[@migueldeleon6677]

And slippery fake leather jumpsuits for the star and his band.

[@JohnBrown-pu9ol]

@@migueldeleon6677 It's funny that John Lennon's last live appearance was given to tell Lew Grade to kiss his ass.

[@guyguyguy362]

Why would he agree to grace a 'Salute to Lew Grade' then?

[@ronniewald7135]

Grade bought them fair and square.

[@simonperry8569]

A shame he didn't do more one-off shows in the 1970s. Would love have to live versions of Mind Games/Steel and Glass/Gimme Some Truth etc By the mid-70s he had enough solo material for a cracking setlist.

[@CarlChristensen64]

what a surreal and sublime appearance - John as campy glam 70's star, then taking a bow in the middle of a number from "Oliver"

[@paulhallatt4313]

+Carl Christensen Isnt it more like a Beatles 63 bow?

[@CarlChristensen64]

+Paul Hallatt well I meant the bow at the end 8:15 when the Oliver cast is doing "Consider Yourself"

[@Elodio05]

Absolutely! Notice also funny reaction of the man on left down corner of screen (5.00) when he say"NO inmigratión" .John seems to be prepare for that kind of aurience on that show, he shoot the words ...remenber claps and jewerly.....wonderful performance and actitude,

[@morriseysaul6757]

EL GENIO LO MAS GRANDE DE LA HISTORIA MUSICAL ,NO HABRA OTRO COMO EL

[@delainepep22]

Imagine is the best song ever written. Makes me cry. So simple and powerful

[@calescapee9642]

It Reeks of Communism Sadly.

[@delainepep22]

I never said anything about communism. May be careful who you accuse. My post said Imagine was the best song ever written. Sheesg

[@montewright111]

Genius commentary. I would expect nothing less from John.

[@brummiejojo]

I remember this being advertised on tv and I really wanted to watch it. Unfortunately I had a 2 day migraine, my first ever and missed it. GLad I found this!

[@reviefeliciano3307]

TYVM FOR THIS AWESOME VIDEO OF JOHN LENNON.GOD BLESS.AWESOME !

[@TheLuckyFace]

@Joe DeBonis The two faced band was Lennon's response to Lew's betrayal over the Northern Songs catalogue. Classically understated.

[@jeffreyhaas]

My uncle, Joseph Cooper, is playing trumpet with BOMF (Band of Motherfuckers). With the stories I've been told over the years at holiday gatherings and such, I can absolutely confirm the sentiment.

[@JohnBrown-pu9ol]

Why did John Lennon show up for Lew Grade if he felt that Grade had "betrayed" him?

[@BlueEyes-gp8lg]

@@JohnBrown-pu9ol He was contractually obligated to make this appearance as part of a Beatles-related copyright/royalties settlement.

[@JohnBrown-pu9ol]

@@BlueEyes-gp8lg I wasn’t aware of that obligation.

[@HankFinkle11]

Lennon was a great live performer. It is a shame he didn’t like the stage.

[@tp3176]

He liked stage.

[@matthewmedley8532]

@@tp3176 do you know why he didn’t tour much?

[@gailmork53]

The world is still not one John😔

[@patriciaeddy7629]

Paul may still be alive,but John lives on.❤

[@Horgi-vv2kh]

john lives in Paul´s heart

[@g.1260]

Little did anyone know how special this performance would be. We take for granted what we think we'll have forever.

[@donaldbarnhardt9906]

sorry it took me so long to find this, thank you for posting

[@MrGiorgioud]

He should have gotten Yoko to “sing” for a couple of minutes if he really wanted to get up Lew Grade’s goat.....

[@arlosdad]

"Won't be your fool no more," he tells Sir Lew Grade.

[@GRWMusic]

This is some alternative universe stuff. It looks like Lennon is the musical guest on Land Of The Lost.

[@bobarwood9938]

The greatest musician and singer-songwriter Of anytime now or forever. We can only imagine. What? He'd be

[@billway7900]

The greatest musician? Songwriting is a different kettle of fish but greatest musician? Even John Lennon said he "learned his trade" but his ability is not great. Bach, Vivaldi, Jimi Hendrix. . . . They're great musicians.

[@debussy10]

Forever is a long time ..

[@keithrandall1492]

@@billway7900 Yes. Some years ago, I encountered a very deep individual, whose opinion I valued. During one conversation, a third party mentioned Lennon...This man said, "He was merely a good copyist". At the time, that was shocking to me, but I didn't argue, preferring to consider it. He was right. As for 'Greatest of anytime now and forever', not even close... Lastly: Is that really him in this video? I doubt it

[@lewbundles1247]

C’mon Bob, get serious…

[@TheRuckusUnofficial1208]

Genius!

[@alleonz]

This is one more confirmation that the Great Beatle is really GREAT!

[@javierfueyo6871]

Imagino a TODOS... imaginando APASALOBIEN TØS

[@lilabalz]

Ver a john es una bendición. Gracias !!!

[@paulhallatt4313]

I also find it unbelievable that he wasnt the finishing act. Ridiculous.

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Great!!!!

[@MicheleJane]

Miss you John.

[@CarlosMelendez-zb6hz]

El mejor Artista de la historia!!! Grande John Lennon …seras eterno por estas canciones

[@gimmesometruth1074]

John Lennon looking like Elvis from Hell with the creepy two faced back up band and two songs with lyrics that worked great as an F***You to Lew and Hollywood. This was John in punk rock mode🤘

[@terencemcclenney8854]

Absolutely! Lol! Lennon giving a big middle finger to Sir Lew Grade or as Lennon called him, Low Grade.

[@M124M]

Very vrry creepy

[@barryelliott9463]

You got it spot on pal. He just could not resist it. Fuck you lew and your puppets lol

[@javiervelasco7143]

The best voice of rock,genio

Too thin, like a child or a woman. No range like Elvis, for example.

[@graniterhythm53]

@ Well, let's see - look at Lennon's vocals thru his whole career, ridiculous to say he had no range. Here in the UK in 1963 he recorded a most powerful vocal - Twist & Shout. Lennon was a rocker, Elvis was more a country/gospel singer & that may be the difference.

[@_PuppetMaster86]

@ I’m sorry, I never heard Elvis scream at the top of his lungs and still land a proper note.

[@vonholland64]

@ Elvis didn’t have Lennon range

[@fshoaps]

@ Fuck you. John Lennon was the voice of all humanity, he wasn't this weird macho asshole like Elvis, or Jerry Lee, he was comfortable with his femininity and that's what made John so unique, compared to the rock stars before him.

[@jamesbond4633]

I just found out this is a 16 year old Vinnie Appice on drums. Very cool. Went on to play with Ronnie James Dio and Black Sabbath. What a roster of talent!!!!

[@robertab4972]

Love this!

[@g.1260]

How wonderful if someone is able to improve on the quality of this video. What a remarkable and historic moment!

[@lawrenceel5321]

Wow... thanks for this.

[@51bobtube]

What a great mix

[@vincenttondo7645]

JOHN LENNON ...LAST TIME... I CRY ... My dream is the continuing story of Imagine with this radio : NOCK ITALIA RADIO

[@НатальяПивоварова-щ8ш]

Счастье, что Леннон был и остается в моей жизни...

[@LeavesThatAreGreen2024]

I love you forever Johnny 💜

[@AE-hy4vf]

What a performance 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deadbeatdynamo]

Wow. That guy could really dance!

[@johnrufasto9379]

Absolutely Magnificent. He OWNS the stage. 100% confident!!

[@AllanDegner]

He should have been playing an electric guitar; most obviously on "Slippin'andSlidin'"

[@manskullman6509]

John Lennon was a Great Mastet ! ❤ The Best ! - jon fisher

[@johnmontagnamusic]

He appears for a bow at 8:15, but out of his red jumpsuit.

[@tomheslington2993]

To think that this and an Elton gig was all we would get... ever

[@Bluesful1]

He allways loved Elvis

[@jerryjohnson8905]

Yeah he loved ELVIS the narc, THE FBI wired ELVIS he visited JOHN trying to get him to say something so they could get JOHN kick out of the U.S. JOHN was dead before the freedom of information Released it that was the asshole ELVIS insecured fat fuc.

[@virginiajaab3375]

@@jerryjohnson8905 Proof it!!!!!

[@laughspirin202]

Rocking a jumpsuit doesn't make you love Elvis.

[@ItsChema]

Shout out to Jon Cobert on keys, N.Y.U. alum and splendid musician. Helluva way to start a career!

[@petefaggen3893]

That's my uncle Jon!!!! :) This BOMF was awesome. This is seriously one of the best renditions of Imagine I have ever heard. :)

[@MicheleJane]

Awesome!

[@tretschentrexen9440]

The one and only

[@frankieecanales8827]

John & The BOMF Rocking!

[@oscaralfredomenamerino8824]

Thank you for sharing.

[@johngore7744]

That lovely rockn roll rasp. Known it since I heard it at 3 ( 1964) I remember.

[@tadeodewiesent1482]

¡Buen final! 👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏🌷

[@sonnyburnett8725]

If this was televised, I totally missed it. Hard to believe he did a show “two songs” at this time without Yoko?

[@seerstone8982]

He performed (Stand by Me) also, which was a hit at the time, but unfortunately it was cut from the broadcast.

[@debussy10]

Stand by Me was a hit for Lennon?

[@scottharrison9083]

She was at home pregnant

[@8woldy8]

That voice. I sincerely miss John Lennon.

[@robertellis464]

John Was Amazing!

[@titusho2]

Yes he was 🐞Beatle John 😁😀

[@mdillon4311]

I was hoping John sang this to Yoko at the time when they originally aired this!

[@vincentm614]

Lennon gave a really fine performance here but I dont think the old hollywood audience of 40 and up performers really appreciated him the way a younger audience would have in the 70s. Of course in retrospect his is the only performance saved for this video time capsule.

Neither the younger audience admired him. His first song was 20 years out of date.

[@windsurfer49]

"Can you believe" that 17yr old drummer" is "Vinnie Appice", "Dio" and "Black Sabbath" drummer!, brother of Carmine Appice,.

[@bismarckrock007]

1:26 “Slippin' And Slidin' “ Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', been told long time ago, Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', been told long time ago, I been told, baby, you been bold, I won't be your fool no more. Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver, done got hip to your jive, Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver, done got hip to your jive, Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', I won't be your fool no more. Oh my Lender, she's a solid sender, you know you better surrender, Oh my Lender, she's a solid sender, you know you better surrender, Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', i won’t be your fool no more. Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', been told long time ago, Slippin' and a slidin', peepin' and a hidin', been told long time ago, I been told, baby, you been bold, I won't be your fool no more.

[@fshoaps]

that’s John saying fuck you to the capitalistic order, and the music industry.

[@BigSky1]

Linda not Lender.

[@michaelduvall1964]

I think Geddy Lee caught this broadcast.

[@Franz19970]

His last live performance

[@tandjfinch5572]

Lennon's last performance.

[@mayaadobe]

Go Johnny !!

[@lauraiannetta6943]

Go johnni you are beatifull wondrefull

[@mghappyjack]

A sixteen yr old Vinny Appice on drums. He later went on to be the drummer for Dio and Black Sabbath. Lennon met this NY based band in the studio and had them do handclaps on "Whatever gets you thru the night". He then asked them to play this show with him.

[@Pun2404]

Really? Source for reference? Im curious myself

[@jeffreyhaas]

@@Pun2404 My uncle is Joseph Cooper. He's playing trumpet with BOMF. The handclaps on Whatever Gets You Thru the Night comes up at some point during holiday gatherings. He was a studio musician at the time and also played with a band gigging around NY that went on to become Blood, Sweat, and Tears.

[@subg8858]

Walls and Bridges was recorded in LA though

[@keithholley546]

@@Pun2404 checkout waste some time with Jason green he talks to Vinnie about it

[@jeromemilne561]

Wall and Bridges was recorded at the Record Plant East in New York City

[@robertab4972]

I'm all shook up

[@stephenbiggins9114]

I remembed watching this when i was 14. I had no idea who Sir Lew was but was pleasantly suprised to see Lennon. Seeing it all these years later i noticed when he sang Imagine, he changed "and no religion to", to "and no imigration to". No meaning then but would be a big politically incorrect sin today!

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

I'm pretty sure he meant "no (need for) immigration too".

[@lexey2002]

Фрагмент этого выступления показывали даже на советском телевидении в 70х. Запомнились эти музыканты с масками на затылке.

[@DrOMEB]

Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath & DIO on drums!

[@cobie111]

That's me on piano :-) Mark Rivera on sax, Vinny Appice on drums.

[@christianpiano3520]

il migliore al mondo!!!!!!

[@mustlovepretzels]

He reminds of a modern day Geddy Lee. Looks wise. Nice performance. Cheers!

[@vivaldesque]

John looks a helluva lot like Julian here.

[@M124M]

Vice versa😊

[@emilianosapata7595]

Recuerdos me trae este prograna que en una ciudad de provincia mexicana a mis 12 años ya era todo un fans de los beatles. Recuerdo que ese día estaba en casa de mi abuela materna y ya sabia que iva a pasar ese programa por la miche dicho día en t.v y me dice mi abuela hijo dejame ver la t.v que ya va empezar mi tv novela dije ni modo y en chinga sali a mi casa para alcanzar a ver a lennon en vivo en tv sin saber que era su ultima presentacion en vivo y en vida. Y se que el esta viajando "atravez del universo."

[@CRUSHPOWER]

With the great Vinny Appice on drums....

[@YohankaDelRosario]

Hello...

[@mickeybitsko9856]

Didn't the great Canadian show SCTV parody this back in the 70's or 80's? Thanks for posting it.

[@luoiscaupon7240]

Después de leer los comentarios, me sorprendí q John hiciera playback en imagine. Lo negué. Hace tiempo vi esta versión y me pareció magnética, sublime, lo sigue siendo. Ahora volviendola a escuchar percibí cómo está en segundo plano la version del disco. Parece q George Martín anduvo por ahi

[@leerocheleau1465]

John Lennon 1980 singing I'm losing you December 8th 1980 the world singing I'm losing you just imagine

[@carlotesta9116]

The king

[@brandue4523]

It's like I went through the Twilight Zone..

[@rasmussoderberg4385]

It is a young Vinny Appice on drums! Founding member of DIO and the best drummer that played in sabbath!

[@Hal9000ize]

You say that as if Bill Ward didn’t exist

[@rasmussoderberg4385]

@@Hal9000ize Well I like Vinny Appices playing way more. But it is al personal opinion of what kind of drumming you like. Wards drumming has more swing and more repetetive playing and when compared to the powerhouse Vinny Appice his playing becomes a bit light. Vinn Appice has more dynamic, groove and behind the beat feel wich I appreciate.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

A big FU from John to the guest of honor.

[@macintosh46]

He needed to rethink that jumpsuit!

[@bernocreely4601]

I don't see why people have to put stupid hate comments on these videos, fucking drop it out will you? John was a beautiful and enlightened man.

[@MarvRoberts]

I could have sworn that I saw two members of ABBA at the end.

[@martinwalsh8352]

So...considering Sir Lew's involvement with the rights to the Beatles' music from Dick James, why did Lennon do this show?

[@seerstone8982]

He was forced to, Grade also forced him to record the (Rock n' Roll) LP.

[@liamchild7658]

The only time he performed Imagine on acoustic guitar rather than piano