John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968

[@dallaskenn]

A great man, a great loss. Rock's first intellectual.

[@corailgris]

On par with Bobby D. from across the atlantic. They got along pretty well, ergo "Roll On John".

[@aliofly]

John always seemed so honest in interviews

[@scottharrison3391]

John was a creative genius.

[@SabrinaUmstead]

"I used to hide my real emotions in gobbledegook, like in In His Own Write. When I wrote teenage poems, I wrote in gobbledegook because I was always hiding my real emotions from Mimi" ~An insightful quote from John, not sure of the source but I know he said it from somewhere

[@CHlEFFIN]

Lennon. Way ahead of his time.

[@EricScottBloom]

he IS time

[@TheJayson8899]

What does that even mean? Such a stupid comment.

[@chriscullen5656]

I felt like I could listen to him forever his got so many insightful views way way ahead of that time ...regardless of his fame I would have loved to have known him just to talk to ... at least we have rare film of him that he left us. Imagine what he would have known now ...would he have lead a revolution by now we will never know but I think I have a good idea that he would have been very inspirational

[@TheJayson8899]

chris cullen What does that mean??? Ahead of his time? How???

[@fredfat1606]

thanks - this is when youtube is worthwhile

[@drvee1983]

It's pretty interesting how he looks at the camera and talks about the insane people running the world, and how it applies to the modern day.

[@curtandoscar]

Absolutely true! We here in the U.S. couldn't be living in more insane times.

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

Huh...who would've thought this young man would become the greatest musician ever?.🌸🌈

[@PlampinUK]

Never seen this before. How wonderful to hear John speak in a straightforward and intelligent manner, instead of performing an image.

[@PlampinUK]

@ddjdd wfgggb Ach well, I've been called worse. Peace and Love as John would say.

[@steph9265]

As an English Literature student, this was fascinating. John was fiercely intelligent.

[@artdaydesigns]

At 10:48 "I think our society is run by insane people for insane objectives". True!

[@stevenlennon12]

I never knew they made a play out of John Lennons books...no one tells me anything :O

[@TelecastPropellor96]

I'll keep you posted, mate.

[@seanmichaels3787]

Thank You.

[@GOGOLH]

It was at the premiere of the play that Yoko was seen with John for the first time. So not much about the play in the press the following day.

[@nikkijojijojinikki945]

Same here

[@estherganzon2240]

John Lennon can lecture the whole day and charge and people would still pay.

[@mickangelo2720]

I remember reading "In his own write" being enchanted, along with the realization the Beatles were made of sterner stuff than other Beat groups.

[@dreamintokyo]

love this, so interesting ❤️

[@meteor1237]

So missed! Genius...

[@dixgun]

Thank you for uploading. Didn’t know about Ronald Searle. Must investigate him. Thought I knew a thing or two about John but Ronald Searle? Would’ve thought I’d remember that name. I’d always thought it was James Thurber but maybe that was because my mother said his drawings and writings were like Thurber and James Joyce. Wonderful interview. Victor Spinetti was a name I’d read a few times in the Beatles books or Lennon books but I believe this is the first time I’ve heard him speak. Interestingly funny chap.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

john lennon was a charactor

[@youngarnold4]

Definitely think some of the inspiration for the Yellow Submarine film came from those drawings.

[@aneilp7631]

Nice to see Victor Spinetti hanging out with John. Appropriate, given how prominent he was around the Hard Day's Night/Write period.

[@EricScottBloom]

killed it in HARD DAY'S....

[@miguelrosa6246]

And Help to

[@vincentm614]

The most remarkable thing about The Beatles was their glaring unremarkablity. These were 4 of the most ordinary people who worked hard and developed a most remarkable musical talent. Lennon simply took ordinary things and turned them inside out and upside down and made them funmy, orginal and extrodinary in the same manner as Bob Dylan but with slightly less polish. McCartney developed his natural abilities very musically and became quite extrodinary. Harrison on the other hand greatly improved as a songwriter, guitarist and singer and Starr who was not a technical drummer was still one of the best beat group drummers in Liverpool.

[@dontarshes5374]

Lennon had the modest, self-effacing nature about his own work, which is one of the signs of a true genius.

[@curtandoscar]

Jesus Christ, how did I go my whole life without knowing this video existed? Or that John's books were made into a play back in the day? THANK YOU for posting!

[@VinnyDrysdale]

What he says at 11:30 is actually quite insightful, but they're not insane. It just appears that way. Everyone is watching their own movie, and they think their perception is the only rational one.

[@beatricemiloiu9419]

"as if I had written it"

[@EricScottBloom]

"It's a PLOT..."

[@juliangiulio3147]

nice to see him with victor...

[@yes_head]

This is fantastic. Thanks for the upload. One wonders if David Bowie was watching and the phrase "sound and vision" got lodged in there somewhere. Jon Anderson of Yes to this day talks about how everything is vibrations, so that must have been an idea making the rounds in the late 60s.

[@hammer44head]

Vibrations was a concept in the early to mid 60's then got real mainstream in the late 60's.

[@curtandoscar]

I totally thought the same thing about Bowie and "Sound and Vision" - his brilliant song.

[@mayaadobe]

Bowie may very well been listening. He was an avid Lennon follower. Not to mention johns sound descriptions were pretty bowiesque around that Berlin time period.

[@steph9265]

I thought that too!!

[@mydozer]

Men of genius, such as Voltaire, Napoleon, Lamartine, Henry Ford, and John Lennon have warned us that history is untrue.

[@lancashirebomber9744]

lennon for god

[@thedonwesley5279]

Sweet Orange, I agree

[@beatlejim64]

June 1968

[@carolbates6886]

"Your world is run by people who are insane!" Now we got Trump. Fuck.

[@NHCTF]

Any PDFs of the script flying around? I'd love to put it on.

[@larydixon4824]

Hi Everyone, This bit of cultural history reminds me that the world, in today's digital age, is wrapped up in Intensive fear, expressive self indulgence, and controlled by a global loss of privacy. There are no heroes, no role models, and no where to turn for guidance and advice. I notice that everyone is unsure of themselves so they either coil up, or lash out! John Lennon was connected to the frequencies that govern the way that the world functions and responds. All great thinkers are aware of the power that is emitted at around 110 hz. and try to find a place in that zone. It makes you feel better, think more clearly and function more efficiently. But this isn't being taught in our schools, or talked about by our elders, so we now have a population of lost souls.. It's not too late to help people to understand that there are alternatives to having every bit of information at your fingertips. Knowledge is the key! The more you know, the more there is to be interested in. The more interests you have, the more there is to be passionate about!! That is where happiness is found, and with it comes love.. Lary

[@larydixon4824]

Our children and grandchildren are living in complete disconnect.. They are searching for a Common Sense direction to a meaningful life..It's up to Us.. It's not too late ! Lary

[@lovelygivan1442]

I had that book too, & can't find it!

[@bubbly912]

Lovely Givan maybe amazon

[@remimoses3769]

Those people that say life begins at 40 are conspicuous by their absence. The nerve!

[@back2basic.living390]

We all are One! Organized Religion & Organized Education To Enslave Us ( Maniacs ) = all Government. Freedom, Love & Compassion. That is the answer.

[@37Dionysos]

"He got off the train completely." ("Skywriting by Word of Mouth")

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

John wore that same outfit in the short film he made with Yoko called two virgins

[@healingypsy]

he smokes like my auntie kay

[@Azoria4]

He so does!

[@shubhamaditya7481]

10:48

[@LegacyProductionsOrg]

Post Nov 63 when the insanity became public domain.

[@lynnecari8893]

I guess not! lol. No shower, I laughed as I was puking..The class A was worried about her India blanket..I heard she had 3 kids, and the rambutiousness, I was afraid for her really...She's prberbly still there. I shut the door once, it seems so divided by color and it didn't seem like "french"...

[@TheJayson8899]

Lynne Cari what?

[@EricScottBloom]

F I L M

[@EricScottBloom]

🎥

[@bouwebear597]

what the hell is he wearing around his neck??

[@garylane3569]

a sex aid

[@danwall6662]

5 American bullets