John Lennon-A Salute to Sir Lew Grade

39 Years ago today John Lennon made his last ever TV appearance when he appeared on 'Salute To Sir Lew Grade', performing 'Slippin And Slidin', and 'Imagine'. Shot at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 18, 1975. Aired on June 13, 1975.

[@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.

[@user-fl2ne6gt6y]

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

[@davegbw]

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

[@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. 😭

[@matthewstephens6848]

His voice was never better. Craziness.

[@scottharrison9083]

Brave and supremely talented

[@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.

[@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

[@arlosdad]

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

[@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

[@garethjohn4347]

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

[@daver5196]

We miss you John. ❤️

[@MrLuisHector]

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

[@vgr112261]

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?

[@rodneyhone2220]

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

[@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

[@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,

[@stormytempest6521]

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

[@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.

[@GRWMusic]

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

[@WJWinstonOficial]

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

[@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!!!!

[@ajaxfilms]

Great rock n roll voice!

[@gailmork53]

The world is still not one John😔

[@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

[@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.

[@alleonz]

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

[@javierfueyo6871]

Imagino a TODOS... imaginando APASALOBIEN TØS

[@patriciaeddy7629]

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

[@Horgi-vv2kh]

john lives in Paul´s heart

[@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!

[@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…

[@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.

[@morriseysaul6757]

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

[@CarlosMelendez-zb6hz]

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

[@LeavesThatAreGreen2024]

I love you forever Johnny 💜

[@paulhallatt4313]

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

[@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

[@TheRuckusUnofficial1208]

Genius!

[@reviefeliciano3307]

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

[@MrGiorgioud]

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

[@MicheleJane]

Miss you John.

[@donaldbarnhardt9906]

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

[@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.

[@montewright111]

Genius commentary. I would expect nothing less from John.

[@johnmontagnamusic]

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

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Great!!!!

[@tandjfinch5572]

Lennon's last performance.

[@AE-hy4vf]

What a performance 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lilabalz]

Ver a john es una bendición. Gracias !!!

[@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

[@deadbeatdynamo]

Wow. That guy could really dance!

[@tretschentrexen9440]

The one and only

[@user-tc7uj5hj1s]

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

[@lawrenceel5321]

Wow... thanks for this.

[@51bobtube]

What a great mix

[@windsurfer49]

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

[@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. :)

[@oscaralfredomenamerino8824]

Thank you for sharing.

[@johnrufasto9379]

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

[@AllanDegner]

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

[@robertab4972]

Love this!

[@tomheslington2993]

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

[@MicheleJane]

Awesome!

[@robertellis464]

John Was Amazing!

[@titusho2]

Yes he was 🐞Beatle John 😁😀

[@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.

[@vincenttondo7645]

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

[@tadeodewiesent1482]

¡Buen final! 👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏🌷

[@vivaldesque]

John looks a helluva lot like Julian here.

[@M124M]

Vice versa😊

[@christianpiano3520]

il migliore al mondo!!!!!!

[@frankieecanales8827]

John & The BOMF Rocking!

[@robertab4972]

I'm all shook up

[@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

[@mayaadobe]

Go Johnny !!

[@lauraiannetta6943]

Go johnni you are beatifull wondrefull

[@brandue4523]

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

[@leerocheleau1465]

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

[@mdillon4311]

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

[@user-pm7ld8xe1s]

Has anyone heard him say, and no immigration too. All the people need to share the world, UNIVERSE is for all of us

[@CRUSHPOWER]

With the great Vinny Appice on drums....

[@juancastrocipriano5778]

John viviras por siempre

[@DrOMEB]

Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath & DIO on drums!

[@michaelduvall1964]

I think Geddy Lee caught this broadcast.

[@user-nt4xs7vi1w]

think! Just peace!

[@carlotesta9116]

The king

[@JStarStar00]

I would have gone with "I Found Out" and "Cold Turkey."

[@compositorcarlosmadero]

De todos los beatles fue el que en su música nunca dejó la esencia beatle

[@fishknacker]

JOHN WAS CONTRACTUALLY FORCED INTO THIS PERFORMANCE AS LEW GRADE OWNED ATV WHO NICKED NORTHERN SONGS FROM THE BEATLES CONTROL. BUT WAS UNDER CONTRACT AND PART OF A DEAL HE MADE WAS TO PERFORM. HENCE THE SHIT NOT GIVEN ATTITUDE!!

[@paulhallatt4313]

+fishknacker wHO CARES? So John had to perform. Good. We wouldn't have this otherwise!

[@markbraunias9589]

Totally agree with that comment. This is a great performance by Lennon though. The outfit, the band, the sneer, the sarcasm and the uncompromising vocal delivery. Rock and roll nasty. Everything that prick 'Sir Low Grade' never got and yet made a financial killing from. Lennon got the last laugh through his sheer talent in what was to be his last ever public performance. Great way to remember him for the spirit with which he started his musical career.

[@joemasse4568]

@@markbraunias9589 plus the last line of Slipping and a Sliding, I'm gonna be your fool no more ! That's for Lew Grade ! That old Bastard !

[@hankwedelmusic9965]

Great to hear the studio orchestra join in with the band on “Imagine” The dude certainly knew how to project his vibe The two face thing is absolute genius

[@jorgecisternas4072]

Siempre lennon vigente

[@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."

[@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.

[@lexey2002]

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

[@mickeybitsko9856]

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

[@johngore7744]

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

[@atleengelstad5303]

I see just nervousness and tension here.... still a great performance

[@mustlovepretzels]

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

[@MarvRoberts]

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

[@iriemon1796]

John is wearing a Jedi hairdo decades ahead of the Star Wars second trilogy.

[@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.

[@JulioCarlos69]

i miss yoko

[@hornblower2010]

Can’t show much more distain than not even plugging in your guitar.

[@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.

[@YohankaDelRosario]

Hello...

[@mrsbluesky8415]

A big FU from John to the guest of honor.