Julian Lennon on John

interview with Julian on his famous father.
~1999
If you liked this interview check out Cynthia Lennon's recent book, "John". I have so much respect for her and what happened. Julian wrote the foreward for the book. The book describes in detail what she and Julian went through. ..not very nice.
"Laurel and Hardy, that's John and Yoko. And we stand a better chance under that guise because all the serious people like Martin Luther King and Kennedy and Gandhi got shot." -- John Lennon
"Listen, if anything happens to Yoko and me, it was not an accident." -- John Lennon

[@Kupcho58]

For someone who lost his parents early in life, one would expect that John would have treated his own kids a whole lot better.

[@kevin.afton_]

+Jimmy C True that.

[@aerialkate]

+Jimmy C - Doesn't seem to work like that. If you've never been taught to be a parent, via a role model - then how do you know how to do it? John Lennon really had no frame of reference. His mother was in and out of his life - his Dad, absent. Having said that - some people with such childhoods manage to do it instinctively. Many don't though...

[@herbertwells8757]

+aerialkate I think you've hit the nail on the head--and Julian here (at age thirty-six) is clearly afraid he'd be the same way. As it happened, now at age fifty-three he has still never married and has no children. While it's still biologically possible he might do this, statistically at this point the chances are vanishingly small. (Men do sometimes marry and father children later in life, but, statistically speaking, most of these men have been married before and have fathered children before.)

[@aerialkate]

Herbert Wells Well....none that we know of! I think he was a bit of a party lad in his day. I've heard him say that about himself in a couple of interviews anyway; but he's kind of coy about it, didn't call himself a hellraiser or anything. Perhaps you're right though and he was subconsciously scared of screwing it up. Wasn't this a great interview though? So candid and kind of moving. Fascinating stuff.

[@amygrynberg3302]

So true! Sometimes history repeats itself.

[@followthesun2115]

John missed out on raising a wonderful son. Love Julian.

[@AntonioBarsanio]

Maybe that's why Julian is such a wonderful man?

[@ellie698]

This man is a 1000 times the man his father was. I have always believed this.

[@evanpowers6045]

I guess

[@sagwa__2128]

????????

[@TheMrDan-ys4to]

Julian deserved so much better

[@ellie698]

@@TheMrDan-ys4to I completely agree

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Do you mean " his father wasn't "? His father did nothing for him !!

[@MsFanmail]

cynthia has done a great job bringing julian up she is such a lovely lady!

[@Melons-vg8dq]

Baloney. She rushed into marriage with an Italian gigolo who bilked her out of divorce money. Dumb and needy

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Yes, sounds like she was lovely and a good mother. Julian obviously took after his mother, a decent person, forgiving and not bitter...John may not have been ready for children but he could have been there for Julian later on atleast..

[@schnitzelmegapixel]

julian has a wonderfully soothing voice. bless his heart and soul.

[@rindcorp1]

Cynthia should be proud that she raised such a sweet, compassionate and intelligent man.

[@SuzannaKiraly]

It must suck to have everyone telling you how much they love your father when your father never loved you, so I can understand how he feels. That's too bad because he seems like a nice guy. It is ironic because John sang so much about love and yet he wasn't there to love his own son. Yoko also had a child that she didn't know growing up.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Yoko's ex husband kept her daughter, Kyoko, away from her. I feel she was being selfish. If she couldn't ever see her daughter, then John wouldn't have contact with Julian. What piece of shit human being would do such a thing? I will never respect her for what she did. As much as I love John and his music, I just want to scream at him for not growing a pair and be there for his son and telling Yoko to fuck off about it. I'm certain somewhere in the great beyond, John is sorry for being, in his words, a "thoughtless bastard". Their father/son story is truly tragic and heartbreaking and I have nothing but empathy for Julian.

[@emailmanmail2999]

I have always said, Yoko Ono is/was one of John Lennon's biggest protests ever to prove how much people can hate someone just by looking at them. Just another part of his genius that unfortunately he had to live with.

[@stephaniebaker2960]

@@joellebrodeur1015 I can relate to Julian so much even though mine's a father/daughter relationship (obviously) It leaves me Angry/Sad🙁

[@janelle256]

Julian and Kyoko sameness

[@MrFreud98]

Wow. Julian has guts. Good on him for speaking out.

[@arricammarques1955]

+Christian Freud  Good on him! For speaking the truth, John sang about peace and love sadly there was little shared with his family. Johnwas screwed up with fame, drugs, etc.

[@theirishbandit8026]

No, were not all equally flawed, there are people who are extremely more/less flawed than others.

[@theirishbandit8026]

Which song is that? and I'm not on any side here I was just giving my opinion on humans in general - some are more flawed than others, I'm not looking for confirmation that some dead man was good or bad - he's dead, its done - I love The Beatles but why should I care about their inner demons and personal lives when I can listen to their amazing music. I'm here because I also admire Julian Lennon, don't insult me.

[@patrickcolon8809]

He abandoned Julian, which is nothing short of criminal. He treated his son like something that the cat dragged in, hence he was a piss-poor father, at best. He was an all-time great musician, and an extremely selfish and inconsiderate person. Cynthia was an adult, and she could fend for herself. Julian was a kid that needed his father (emotionally and financially) and he essentially got nothing from him, right up until the day that Lennon died when he left Julian with hardly a pittance of his overall estate. Finally, "Jealous Guy" was not written about Cynthia. The origins of the song were written while he was in India with Cynthia in early 1968 as "Child of Nature", but it was not written for Cynthia. In fact, when he rewrote the song and released it several years later in 1971, it was rewritten for Yoko, not Cynthia.

[@truthmatters7805]

@@arricammarques1955 ....John was also deserted by his dad at a young age!

[@adsensedd]

He seems like such a grounded and intelligent guy, it's a shame his father didn't give him the respect he deserves. I never knew my real father. My step-father would yell at me when I was a child, called worthless, stupid and so on. It does take a toll and it does scare you off being a parent. Julian seems very well-rounded for a guy who had to deal with that stuff.

[@ryandlion6961]

My step father would abuse me,but fuck it,we don't have to chose to let it bother us,those things don't bother me.

[@paullawson2989]

Jules is a gentleman. I met him with my wife in a bar in palma nova. He bought us a couple of bottles of champagne !! for our wedding anniversary He talked about keeping good family values and wished us well . he is a genuine good guy .If you read this Jule's thank you for that night we were worse for wear didn't have time to say thank you Paul and Bron x

[@tomjohns5146]

you are welcome

[@haiderhabbobi4610]

Hey, it's me, Julian.

[@CAVERN1234]

No problem my friend. By the way have you got that tenna I lent you.

[@shirajonathan6990]

Hmmm three Julian's

[@jimnicosia5934]

@@shirajonathan6990 Three scum bags.

[@FlaminAmyColeman]

i love Julian's honesty and strength!

[@jfoan4275]

Amen!

[@tatianafontaine998]

Julian seems like a better man than Sean.....very gentle soul

[@kewkabe]

+Angelina Richards Sean is a whiny bitch -- check out any of his interviews.

[@tatianafontaine998]

kewkabe thanks

[@LennyJohnson5]

That's down to his Mum; Cynthia was never a confrontational or self-promoting person - a gentle and loving wife and mother who did her very best in exceptional and difficult circumstances. Julian was justifiably very close to her and it's easy to see why he dislikes Yoko so much - not only did she mess up his life but she helped to break his mother's heart and continued to make her life very unpleasant. There is nothing good to say about Yoko.

[@thenomad525]

Quite right.

[@fratertenc7589]

Cynthia was John's soul mate basically.. and like many of them we tend to ostracize ourselves from them sadly.. John and Paul I suspect were under some kind of mind control .. look into the Tavistock Institute. Also Paul is a sort of closet Thelemite. He drops clues about it though.

[@eleanorerigby5503]

Julian - what a gentle and caring man..very like his mother, good job, Cynthia, RIP.

[@superhotbm]

Lesson for other fathers! Take care of your children!

[@MidnightConsulting]

My boyfriend and I went to see Paul McCartney in concert about 10 years ago. A lifelong dream for me since "Band On The Run" came out when I was in 8th grade. McCartney told many stories about his songs, what influenced each one, who the song was really about, etc. When it came to "Hey Jude", Paul told us a story that had just about 30,000 people in tears. "Jude" was Paul's nickname for Julian. Then Paul began singing the song. Wow! The entire arena joined in, in unison. It was very moving as we all joined together for the love of Julian. McCartney is a deeply heartfelt man, a neat dude, a bitchen' dude, and a really funny dude. I already dug Julian. And for his unrelenting strength in having to be who he is, while the world adored his father. I was a child of divorce and it was painful, still is. But it wasn't under a microscope forever. Yikes, the shame, humiliation, sadness. It's amazing that Julian endured all of that. I'm stoked beyond comprehension!

[@SEANBANOG4]

What a lovely, sound, noble and down to earth man.

[@nigelmurphy6761]

absolutely. No denying that.

[@pokeythescowlingcat6221]

This is why I feel kind of uncomfortable being a John Lennon fan. I love his music and his quotes, but I can't deny that he did some horrible things. It became even more uncomfortable after I found out a friend of mine has an abusive father, and she's told me about the kind of affects that it's had on her life. If you were to look at John's interviews and listen to his music without knowing these things, you would never have thought. I'm wishing the best for Julian, and my friend, and everyone else who had to grow up like that.

[@evanpowers6045]

John got better he tried knowing nothing about parenthood

[@FNAFEDITS171]

I feel you on that. I was only 21 when my first son was born, and I loved him and took care of him immediately. It had to be insane with the Beatles fame, but still....still, I love John

[@evanpowers6045]

@@FNAFEDITS171 Julian doesn’t blame him in the early years because he couldn’t be home all the time when you’re touring around the world since he wasn’t given love at all and abandoned by both parents how could you expect John to know what fatherhood is like?

[@speedracer2008]

It's normal to feel conflicted about your idols. At the end of the day, they are only human. If you can acknowledge their work and their flaws, good on you, but if you can't, that's also ok.

[@thecocooreo]

One of my favorite songs of all time is "Too late for goodbyes" what a wonderful person Julian turned out to be despite the way things went early in life for him

[@kateconnely8297]

Growing up I always adored the Beatles. Couldn't decide who I loved more Paul McCartney or John Lennon. It's hard to turn our backs on the idols and heroes of our youth. People can be so ignorant. I remember what it was like when John Lennon died. The public outpouring of grief. The last hope that you would ever see the Beatles together again one last time. When I read Cynthia Lennon's book about her beloved husband, I cried more than once. My illusions were all smashed. Julian is only human like the rest of us but I admire his strength. His mother must've been an amazing woman indeed to have done such a wonderful job, raising such a kind and thoughtful son. It's easy to sing songs about love and helping the world and a lot harder to actually get it done. Julians work with the White feather foundation has helped more people than his father ever did. I find the word "Imagine" is more suited to his persona. Keep up the awesome work Julian! I don't have to say RIP Christina, because I'm sure she is. God Bless

[@iman-2880]

i feel you. i was introduced to the beatles at age 10 in 2007 thanks to my music teacher who grew with them. i truly thought john lennon was a hero. it was all lies. this is what happens when you take celebrities as role models.

[@sharmisthachakraborty287]

@@iman-2880 i always loved paul more, he is a much better person

[@LaMYsteriosa87]

@@sharmisthachakraborty287 It's easy to judge, try to think of where John is coming from and everything that had happened in his life. Everyone he'd lost. Trauma since a very young age. Anger issues can be a natural consequence of traumatic life events. It sure hadn't been easy for him either.

[@Ryan-mg1nw]

@@LaMYsteriosa87what does a child to deserve the neglect and abuse due to that ? He was a grown man and he failed his child simple as , if he weren’t a legend you wouldn’t defend his actions , I love the Beatles but please don’t excuse disgusting behaviour for music

[@joebowieaddick]

All that "Love & Peace" mantra, yet he's left his own son feeling like this..? The hypocrisy in people never ceases to amaze me...

[@michaelfleming40]

People are dadgum MEATHEADS. Thank God that Julian is a level headed gentleman. ❤

[@evanpowers6045]

Good god he changed then he was about peace and love stupid

[@evanpowers6045]

@Ken Fullman Actually you’re the one who’s wrong John realized the mistakes he made, and wanted to be about Love and Peace and you’re also wrong about him being manipulative because there’s no stories or anything about him being manipulative, a hypocrite is someone who’s doing something their against while at the same time doing it and he didn’t do that he changed as a person also if you watched any interviews with Julian you’d know that Julian said he and John’s relationship was getting better and he was happier but you don’t know that so there’s no point in discussing this 😂

[@evanpowers6045]

@Ken Fullman He was 5 when they divorced so get your facts straight

[@josephweaver335]

If yoko was such a good woman, she would never had let John verbally abuse Julian!

[@midzyblinkonce7716]

joseph weaver apparently John was just as abusive to yoko. Don’t know if it’s true though, might want to look into it though

[@paulcooper3463]

yes thats very true but step parents dont care they dont have the same love and connection as there own but i totaly agree with you its wrong to abuse a child like that i love julian he seems a great guy god bless him.

[@lizzychrome7630]

Right? I mean first of all, who in the world would want to date someone who is currently married with a young child! And I'd never want a guy to put me before his own children!

[@datukaruma1563]

Or she shouldn't have stopped John from seeing Cynthia and Julian. But you have a good smile and preach peace most people will think you're good, shit judge of character most people, I tell you.

[@r4h4al]

Tbf maybe she wasn't there to witness it.

[@samurdoc]

one thing that makes me uncomfortable with john is how he's all for peace and love but was manipulative, crude and overall a horrible person to his family and friends. :( i'm a huge beatles fan but john is such a hypocrite that it makes me feel sick... julian seems like such a sweet man and it's a shame that his mother died last year.

[@gillianlewis6616]

YES THERE WERE TIMES WHEN JOHN DID ACT UNKINDLY TOWARDS THOSE PEOPLE WHO WERE CLOSEST TO HIM, WOULD lLIKE TO BELIEVE THAT HAD HE LIVED HE WOULD HAVE TRIED TO MAKE IT UP TO JULIAN FOR THOSE LOST YEARS. ALSO LOSDING HIS MOTHER, HJIS UNCLE GEORGE AND FRIEND STUART SUTCLIFFE IN QUITE A SHORTSPACE OF TIME. ITS THANKS TO THAT MURDERING B-----D THT HE WASNT ABLE TO6

[@evanpowers6045]

He made mistakes he fought his friends like we all do he’s not a hypocrite because he changed as he got older that’s why he was about peace and love because he realized his mistakes with Julian he probably felt years later he doesn’t need me

[@evanpowers6045]

@Materazi Islam Um okay

[@evanpowers6045]

@Materazi Islam 🤨

[@michellestaunton2264]

Julian seems a nice Guy:-)

[@alisonfisher6841]

I really like julian,i think he had a raw deal .John could have behaved better.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

@Eduardo G. You hit on the truth. On top of that, Yoko not only manipulated John, but she played on his insecurities hence why he couldn't be emotionally and mentally present. I've been a fan of Jules since age 8 when Valotte came out and for someone who has had his heart broken by his own dad, he really has dug deep to not let the bitterness break his spirit. He could have easily ended his own life from the being rejected and then losing John for good. That would have pushed anyone to the edge. I thank Cynthia for raising him to be strong, kind and compassionate. He always was as a young man and will always be because of her.

[@TheAngelovenuto]

Julian is a Great loving human being , so down to Earth , that hug was like if it was me hugging him. God bless him.

[@ComedyLoverGirl]

What about that slap in the bicep? :P

[@okonspruce]

Truly a wise and amazing person to be able to speak so honestly about his extremely difficult and public relationship with his dad. Sadly his dad wrote so many songs with deep lyrics but couldn't get it "right" with Julian. So very sad.

[@csdr0]

Julian is a great and cool guy without bitterness in his heart!

[@DDavy2014]

That must be such a hard thing to deal with, people coming up to you and saying ‘we loved your father, he was a great man’ when they just knew him as the icon, whereas Julian knew the real man, who treated him appallingly. Never trust the mystique of celebrity. It often makes us think they’re all good because they’re successful.

[@clouise4580]

While it's commendable for John to be a father to Sean, he ignored his oldest son. But Julian seems a very grounded and level headed guy.

[@TheseUseless]

Being a father for your son is the bare minimum. He was the world's shittiest father because he wasn't even there past 3. Paul fucking McCartney did more for Jules than John.

[@gar.40]

the "hug"... OMG! Poor child/man... you go, Julian! sweet person

[@suzyroc6267]

Never will understand how any person, man or woman could ever leave a child... never visit .. poor guy, but......BUT he looks the most like his Dad and he is very talented musically.... to not be around him, he still got his voice and his mannerisms, which were very sexy to me... i understand where he is coming from, when he says he has no respect for his father... his father, John missed out. Yoko, was grosso

[@gelineavenir5905]

very nice man...his sensitivity shows a lot. I can imagine, he and Mum were left behind and almost forgotten. It was all very wrong and that is hard to forget. But, I like Julian, and in the end of the interview, I hope he finds true love and have a family of his own. He's got a lot of love to give to a lucky woman and child.

[@-maxgomez.1134]

🖤😔

[@snakeeyes45]

Yea he totally just ignored his own son while giving all his attention to yoko and her child !

[@SamFisherCell]

Her child was also his child.

[@snakeeyes45]

True..But he totally aleinated Julian !Which was one his son too !

[@SamFisherCell]

arnold ziffel Yeah, he was a terrible father to him. In his last interview he said that Julian came from a bottle of whiskey, that he wasn't a planned child. But Sean was.

[@carlitos05]

arnold ziffel story of my life with my dad..

[@rex2815]

An amazing young man truth honest caring wish I could give him a hug his mother beautiful lady.

[@apesce1]

Julian is so cool. So open. I love this video. My heart goes out to him.

[@Orlak3lly]

He’s so humble. It’s quite sad how his own father treated him & I’m a massive fan of his.

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

If you want a more in depth view on his childhood, you must read Cynthia Lennon's Book. Excellent read people.

[@Pill-op4nh]

Julian Lenon is a well bred/very soft soft spoken handsome young man sorry to say unlike Sean yoko

[@SusanCSmith-ik3jy]

1 Pill555 Sean is SOOOO HAIRY nowadays! And still wearing the same granny glasses like John did. He always tries so hard to look and be like John, but he comes off just plain ugly. If he would get rid of the facial hair, he’d be more attractive IMO. In his younger years he looked like an “ Oriental John Lennon” (Yoko’s words, not mine - look up interviews done circa 1983-84). Could be again if he would SHAVE, possibly.✌️

[@PKMNFan4664]

@@SusanCSmith-ik3jy I do like beards on guys (I'm a bisexual male), but yeah, Sean often goes too far with it...

[@calisongbird]

1 Pill555 *Sean Ono Lennon

[@aprilg9315]

I can totally relate to Julian. My Dad did the same to me and my Mom!! My Mom cleaned people's houses to put food on the table, eventually got hired on with the school district. I can understand the anger he has all to well!!

[@hainesbros555]

Very well spoken and honest.

[@son-of-a-Haitian]

This scene is from the movie Pop and Me in which feature a father and one of his sons travels around world. The son decided to interview father and sons where ever they meet. One my favorite documentaries.

[@Radija_channel]

For a moment I thought I was hearing john lennon's voice

[@trishabaran1521]

He does sound a lot like his Dad. You can’t deny DNA 🧬 He looks more like his Dad than his brother does!

[@50andfamous]

Really good interview and very honest, Julian sounds grounded and a decent bloke

[@3155DOGMAN]

Julian will never get over the scars of his childhood.He can forgive his father a million times and it will not make any difference.I grew up with a shitty abusive father and it just never goes away,that feeling of being cheated out of something that every kid should have.There is rarely a day that goes by that I don't think about it or that something doesn't reminds me of it.I admire John as an artist and as an intellect but is track record as a father is very disappointing .

[@mrktyb]

wish you the best buddy!

[@mrfester42]

Why would you say he didn't get over the scars of his childhood? If you believe that then you haven't been paying attention. In this piece he reveals what he went through and moreover has no problem discussing it without even the slightest hint of anger. Of course someone never forgets any past pain or trauma but along with the other successes he's had in his life it would be more reasonable to think that he's "gotten over" all that in his past.

[@3155DOGMAN]

Some shit in your life you never get over,some hide it better than others but it is always under the surface no matter how successful you become.

[@jagger4786]

Eyeswideopen 111 no it doesn't my father was jealous and I was physically and verbally abused till over 20. I studied, travelled my father is dead . He never acknowled his brutality . So it stayed inside me .

[@RobTi]

Look up Gabor Maté.

[@molley5175]

Well after seeing this I've lost respect for John I've been a fan all my life. My dad was a monster too.i get it your name julian is so beautiful.ill say I love you & proud of you.be proud of you.keep singing looking forward to hear more

[@MeeMee-gz5vp]

After seeing this, I’ve lost respect for Julian. John set up a trust account for Julian, at the sum of about £100,000 a week if I’m not mistaken. Numerous photos all over the internet of John with Julian all through his childhood, even photos of Julian with a baby Sean Lennon at the Dakota Apartments with John and Yoko also photographed with him. A young Julian in photos out and about in New York with Yoko’s relatives. Photos of a young Julian being given a sweet 16 birthday party in New York, as well as the nice motorbike John bought him as a gift. Handwritten letters from John in the height of his fame with the Beatles sincerely apologizing for not being home (because he was working hard to make his money for his little family), and asking Cynthia to please tell Julian his father loves him. And the list goes on. The whole my father was never a part of my life is a fib. Photos and videos don’t lie.

[@gallaghim]

I'm not sure why i am so drawn to this video. Watched it about five times. Maybe because it's so refreshing and moving to see such unfiltered honesty. Julian must have had to put up with some awful things in his life. Can you imagine that your dad is this extremely well loved & famous public figure yet not only is he on the other side of the Atlantic, but you barely know him 'and' you're having to put up with bullying & going everywhere knowing that people are looking at you saying to themselves 'oh my god, that's John Lennon's son'! The fact that he grew up to be a no-bullshit gentle person is a tribute to his mum and himself. I suspect that he had/has a certain amount of depression which likely kept him grounded too. Another reason i'm drawn to this video i think is i had a similar thing with my mum, emotional bullying and how it affects you into adult life. It hangs around like a bad smell. I met Julian a number of years ago when he did an in-store appearance thing for Photograph Smile and he was just a real person. No entourage, no faking anything, just no bullshit. I can't say that i am that familiar with his music but i'll always be a fan of the man.

[@broaddusmarines]

“.....and it’s much too late for goodbyes.”

[@artnardone]

Thanks you for the Music Julian, stay cool.

[@daniellepledger3630]

what an amazing man (Julian). so forgiving and accepting of life's realities.

[@molarmama32]

My dad obviously was not famous, but a doctor. We were totally ignored. He was born in 1913, whatever that means, when raising children. Julian, I totally feel for you. If people say well you have money that is bollocks, on ALL counts. Trust me, I feel for you. May GOD bless you.

[@Jen22w]

Julian is so well balanced. His mother deserves a world of credit. She raised him to be his own man, beyond the B.S., yet fostered his natural musical talent. I wanted to hug him too! =)

[@LennyJohnson5]

Julian's always come across as a good guy; the sadness is that John just appeared to be moving into a happier and more mature and accepting phase of his life when he was shot. I'm sure some of the major problems his behaviour had caused Julian would have been resolved - John wasn't stupid or without a conscience and he would have known exactly how much pain and damage he'd caused, purely because his upbringing had done the same to him. I hope Julian has a wonderful life, and even though I'm a huge Lennon fan I have no trouble whatsoever in accepting Julian's viewpoint..... John knew he was flawed; just listen to some of the lyrics. The interview was very indicative of Julian's giving and classy nature.

[@selwynkatz519]

Yes I agree...having read all the Lennon personal history...very sad indeed...not only for Julian ...but for John aswell. It has been written John was going to make it all up to Julian by going back to England for awhile just before be died...sadly that wasn't to be. As for Cynthia what a wonderful woman she was in raising Julian the correct way. Julian ..what gentleman ...and a courages spirit in forgiving his father. R.I.P Cynthia....and John.

[@ttintagel]

Piatequila I dunno. My relationship with my father has been similar to Julian’s, with the difference being that mine is still alive. And if he chose to put in the effort to try to make up for it, he definitely could. I’m not holding my breath, but the opportunity is there. The tragedy is that Julian can no longer even hope for that.

[@Ursulauu]

Julian comes across as so loving & warm in all his interviews. He is such a genuinely nice person. Cynthia did well bringing him up as his life couldn'tve been easy!!

[@Denis-rl5no]

BIG respect!

[@curvy71]

it's really sad that John wanted Julian to have his diary's and Yoko wouldn't let Julian have them.

[@julianlennon2327]

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[@benclasper4465]

Yoko screamed instead.

[@Ariel-ou2rr]

Thankyou for Sharing! Great Video! ❤

[@1967Mojorisin]

How endearing. What a beautiful soul Julian has. Just love you

[@angiemeza6295]

Linda T, it shows you didn't have that absent father growing up. You don't know how it hurts and Julian has ALL the rights in the world to express what he thinks. A million times if he wants too.

[@paulinegarcia888]

You're right. I experienced the same so I totally understand his feelings.

[@Thejbirdy]

We all love Julian.....he truly was the original "beautiful boy" as a child. God bless 'im.

[@shonie77]

I knew all this about John & I still love him... Julian's great, too

[@tylsimys67]

For all intenses and purposes, what fucking issue you expect Julian has to face with every single interview? Uncanny appearence and voice aside, I find him remarkably open and honest.

[@monamccormack]

He seems so humble and down to earth❤️

[@liliroquelin]

He looks and sounds so much like him it's SCARY! :)

[@DerekBayRoberts1]

***** i see alot of Cynthia in him too, especialy around the mouth. but evrything else is John, eyes, nose, body shape. Sean looks alot like John too, but in a differant way it seems

[@josslyneweiss6184]

liliroquelin actually he’s NOTHING like his Dad!

[@ComedyLoverGirl]

I'd disagree. Both of Lennon's sons look nothing like him.

[@zyanyaalways7340]

OOOOH! AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO I WANTED TO HOLD JULIAN TOO!!! HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL! 💙💎🌌🙏♾

[@Harpdashian]

Love Julian very down to earth and a great musician too. Very happy that he’s successful despite the obstacles.

[@lynnmonty7551]

You can't blame him. My heart was aching for Julian all through John's biography.

[@malctrueman3958]

Julian is a top guy....totally honest and no bullshit !!

[@angelastevenson8214]

It's incredible how sweet, understanding, loving, and forgiving this man is 💕

[@sylvia2015]

What a great human being Julian Lennon. He is so humble. Cynthia did a great job. Raise my son the same way. Teach your children kindness.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

Cynthia is mum as just passed away today.

[@elizabethburke637]

John awknowledged all the wrong he did to his son Julian and wife Cynthia. He said it is the violent people who learn that love and peace is the way and he changed to become a better man and began to renew his relationship w Julian. John was just a man. People put others on pedistals but John was a down to earth guy who was broken through his own life. He repeated the cycle of disfunction that he grew up in but once he realized this, he had courage and strength to admit it and he did make changes. His mean spirit came from his own lack of self esteem when he was young and he carried inside for many years before coming to terms w it and being able to help himself. Being aware of your problem is the first step. I am sure had Zkohn lived, he and Julian would have developed a much deeper happier relationship as that was starting to be the path they were taking at the end. Julian as he matured came to peace with it all. Julian is the best most decent human being. He could have destroyed his father s image but clearly he loved him to the end as did Cynthia.

[@juliea1111]

John and Yoko preached love and peace and forgiveness; Julian actually did it. He is clearly a warm, compassionate man - and I think that is because of his mother, not his father. Cynthia's book "John" is the best book I have read about the Beatles - and it sure opened my eyes about a lot.

[@JanFinochio]

He's such a sweetheart!

[@alexgabriel5650]

A genuine and wonderful person, despite having suffered so much. I really wish John could hear this interview and realize how much he deprived him of in terms of love and support. And yet he grew up to be graceful and classy, just like his mother.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Wow, fascinating interview. Respect to Julian and good luck to ya

[@Ahoneywell]

What a beauty, inside and out!

[@julianlennon2327]

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[@aubreypressley1339]

Paul said that he loved Julian and tried to make it up to him. There is countless postcards that Julian talks about in other interviews. Then it shows them. There is also some songs that the Beatles sung that John wrote for Julian. Guys you have to think about John;s past. His father beat his mother until he was 4 when they split. He then lived with his aunt for years. His mom barely got to see him. Then when he was 18 he saw his mom get hit by a car. He was trying to become the man that he showed off in the news before he died. I am sure by then he knew he had fucked up with Julian and so he tried to make it better with Yoko and Sean. Actually that is exactly what he tried according to many. This was a ludicrous way I admit to somewhat give up on Julian to try to make it better with Sean. Paul Mccartney said that John was a hard man but hid it on camera with his "unnerving wit." He stood for peace and tried to give it to the world but John was always fighting a battle on the inside. In the videos he is always looking off into the distance and thinking and he was still playing the music. He was a man with a lot built up inside. Respect what he stood for. PEACE

[@rhyscaboom4977]

John may have been his father but Paul was his daddy

[@JavelinSST]

What a gentleman, Julian... spilling his heart without a tear. But I know he cried a lot. A man defines himself by his blood and his children. If you abandon your children, you will pay the price. Sadly, John did.

[@spennythespoo]

Man I feel really bad for Julian. It's like his entire life he's destined to get attention about someone who didn't love him.

[@josephweaver335]

McCrtney wrote many beautiful songs, and him and Lennon had an agreement to share 50 percent....hence, McCartney lennon or reversed...didn't matter, Paul has stated, he did not like yoko sitting on his amp when there were chairs...LOL...he hated her and still does....

[@ikelsieeee]

I watched a documentary about John no respect for John he was being all about 'love and peace' and he didn't even bother to love his son!! Julian is a great man John sure missed out!! i love you Julian you're such a sweetheart!! xx

[@dane21dc]

John didn't even have a funeral, so the second part of your post is seemingly a long way off

[@sachinakhewa9286]

I had a lot of respect for Beatles until I watched "nowhere boy" a couple hours ago. Then I went to Lennon's Wikipedia page and god how I despise him now... Seriously!!! He grew up without his parents and went through all the pain n what nots. Who better than him to understand abandonment actually!!! I think he deserved it anyway. I personally feel very proud of Julian (no idea why) :p I wish him luck :D

[@joannaedwards4504]

Nowhere boy was a boring ass movie that didn't make any sense the actor that played John was not even close to being good

[@opinionsnotfacts]

I don't like the song beautiful boy, imagine having an neglectful father and then hearing a song about how he is obsessed with his new son

[@shermanmiller1458]

What a awsome man!

[@marthacousins]

What a gorgeous, intelligent, aware, and enlightened man. Please give us more Julian!

[@AllTheBestCO]

Thank you Julian. So kind of you, with all your words. Peace and love, for ever more.

[@YaryYaritza18]

My biological father is an irresponsible father, has never been around for me, I can seriously honestly say I barely know him, and who knows how many other children he has spread around that he hasn't given a sh*t about. Still I have run into a whole bunch of people who tell me, wow your dad is so cool he is the best he is like a father to me. So I just tell them well I guess he is a good father to everyone but his kids. Sometimes I think he is such a great person with everyone else to make up what a f*ck up he has been as a father, so maybe John did that, and who knows if after a few years of being a good dad to Sean, if he hadn't died he would of looked for Julian and tried to have a better relationship with him. We'll never know what could have been. Still I'm a huge John Lennon fan even though he was murdered a month before I was born.

[@MATTGROOPIE]

Julian rules.

[@marykayd2781]

My heart breaks for Julian. It is a pain and a loss of time and love that he will never get over. He grew into a wonderful and brilliant man. God bless him and his Angel of a mother. 💞

[@ΒασιλικήΠετρέλη]

julian such a nice human being, I believe, John would be fascinated with his boy, he would probably return back to Europe and lived close to his family and friends, and his band, Julian is the best part of his mind, body and soul. We all love Julian, reminds us the best years of The Beatles, that little boy had been an inspiration to Paul and the Beatles, playing quietly among them, taking part to some of their vacatios and travels, any kind like that is giving hope and positive inspiration.Love u Julian Lennon, thank you so much.

[@JennyLopez-lj9lp]

Poor Julian when he gets to heaven he can say what he needs to say to his dad John Lennon I feel so sorry for him

[@vazhamamatsashvili3305]

I don't think John will be waiting in heaven though, he's a piece of shit

[@julianlennon2327]

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[@storkdance]

Best of luck JL

[@SuperGrimupnorth]

On holiday/on the beach, relaxing in peace & quiet.. & he gave these guys this interview 😯

[@123mymona]

Wow, talk about grace and maturity, and honesty, coming from Julian Lennon. On top of his self-described experience, *imagine* having Yoko for a step-mom😳

[@SenorZorrozzz]

He should have pointed out that his father went through his life talking, writing, complaining and singing about the fact that his parents left him. BUT he left his wife and son! He habitually cheated on both of his wives!

[@Lorieellesh]

+Don Diego Vega Julian said in another interview that his Dad was a hypocrite, so he understands that well. I think John suffered to a degree from mental illness, as well as having a mean streak in him and being bisexual.

[@3155DOGMAN]

+Noelle Jordan John was not bisexual,what the hell?

[@3155DOGMAN]

+gustavo pereira Nature vs nurture,the same old argument,some nature but to blame your mistakes on genetics is a complete cop out.

[@waterfalls5194]

+jerry j "John was not bisexual, what the hell?" Yoko said he was. Yoko said John told her he was.

[@3155DOGMAN]

+Water Falls That's bullshit.

[@walo5432]

i love john lennons music and julians but ive always thought that it was hypocritical of john trying to tell the rest of the world how to live with peace and love when he when he seemed to be incapable of loving hes own offspring and the way he treated cynthia was disgraceful but it seems julian had a great mother and father in cynthia and seems like a really nice person

[@madeleine5313]

Gosh. Julian is a wise soul. Really unfortunate that John & Yoko couldn’t have been more inclusive & loving within their own families.

[@wizzytrend]

i never was a fan of john lennon but i think his son julian is wonderful, because of the tough time john gave him as a child has made julian a really responsible and caring person determined not to make the same mistake his dad made. good on you julian xx

[@CaseyVan]

I can understand John's actions. He was truly disturbed and had issues. What I can't stand is how Yoko could steal his belongings then auction them off. That's pathetic.

[@greatspacecoaster8759]

Yoko’s influence on John had such negative affects on his important relationships. Instead of love & peace, she harvested & encouraged coldness, isolation, & cruel behavior in John. Almost evil, I feel.

[@dirgesinthedark5637]

Did Julian know this was being recorded? Beautiful!