The Beatles - I'll Be Back (A Tribute to John Lennon) HD

My tribute to a great, great man. I thought it was quite poignant to include the ER Doctor's account here in trying to keep JL alive and the damage done to his heart, although a bit graphic; as John Lennon was famous for his big heart, metaphorically -- in the romantic songs he wrote and sang, as well as his universal push for love and peace -- including, ironically, the warmth he showed his would-be assassin earlier, who shot him point blank in the back later that tragic December night.
Very sad.. a needless waste of a hugely-inspirational and influential life and a highly-loved person. What else can you say, though we continue to grieve we still enjoy his work. "A big thank you JL!"
Song written by Lennon/McCartney. Released 10 July 1964 (on A Hard Day's Night LP).
Most of the photos and videos are from around the time of the song's release. It's nice to see the lads enjoying a laugh with (British) comedians Ken Dodd and Morecambe and Wise.
I liked Elton John's tribute to John Lennon (Empty Garden) from nearer the time, it can be found at:
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[@darekrosz]

In 1000 years, J.L. will still be number one.

[@raulchavezromo315]

irónic...success ..took.him..to.the.top and...into..his...grave ....sad

[@21YearOldLonerVirgin]

no

[@cindykauffman8294]

​@@raulchavezromo315Not success....a lunatic....!!!!!

[@richardhillier1593]

After elvis

[@RaymondTaylor-yw5zr]

I 'll be glad when they get back!R.I.P. John and George. Thank You Paul and Ringo ❤

[@luisanaacevedo2003]

This made me cry, because it made me realize that even though it's hard to accept, we appreciate those who pass only after they're gone... but that should stop. Let's all love each other and make it known that we love, because "It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love, when you love or how you love, it matters only that you love." ❤️

[@Aenntw]

That image of the Doc facing the gurney is just heartbreaking.

[@Steve-cd2fs]

That HORRIBLE night in December was truly " THE NIGHT THE MUSIC DIED" !

[@notsure4508]

The greatest Beatle song ever,and I love every and all Beatle songs as they are genius, but especially the coda in this is mindblowing

[@charles1964]

Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon/Jane Asher's brother, claims this is the first recorded song with a second completely different bridge & reprise

[@cindykauffman8294]

​​@@charles1964Interesting. I don't get it exactly but if it's a first...once again...for the Beatles I ❤ it... (I think Peter Asher would know. His mom was a music teacher?)

[@kaymuldoon3575]

When it’s my time to go, I hope I get to meet John on the other side. I would thank him for all the beautiful music he gave us.

[@BrianJohnstonTrombone]

John will never be back, because he's always been here, and never been forgotten.

[@olegriemer323]

Легенда!

[@deanstein4475]

Unfortunately we have to see this stuff from time to time I'm a huge Beetle fan and John was always topped out as my best Beatle I guess I liked the way he sang the songs the roughness in his voice and then his songs I always like to songs he edged out Paul McCartney for me but Paul's great to and together forget it there will never be but a useless senseless tragedy that's up there with Martin Luther King JFK assassination that shouldn't have been and as we come up now again on his anniversary of his death here soon it's just crazy all these years have gone by I got Double Fantasy a week before he died and I just come to this day it's still floors me but it was just a man a man and his music that touched everyone some more than others

[@johnlennon1970]

John and Paul were total opposites when put together made them perfect .

[@cindykauffman8294]

Exactly....!!!

[@johnwhite9825]

John Lennon was without doubt the greatest and most influential artist of the last century. He was a genius in the true sense of this overused word .. he left the greatest gift for us all .. the most wonderful, stirring, touching, beautiful music ...

[@bridgetburns1193]

John was a joy to the world,full of talent and humour, sorely missed 2023.😊😊😊

[@ClueSign]

I'll walk past the Dakota as I do every year on Dec 8 and leave a rose for this much-missed once-in-a-generation, miracle of a person. John Winston Lennon, you are loved and missed all over this world.

[@Sweetbutapsycho4]

ClueSign I could only dream of doing that instead I'm going to leave a rose outside his childhood home in Liverpool xxxx

[@richardconrad9157]

Actually, John had changed his middle name (legally!) to Ono.

[@cindykauffman8294]

​@@Sweetbutapsycho4Kudos to both of you...👏👏👏....

[@freeguy77]

He was one of a kind, and among the very best singers and songwriters ever. He was only 40, but crammed more in his life than many do who live to 80. Oct. 9, 1940 - Dec. 8, 1980

[@stratovani]

John Lennon's body died that night, but John himself will live forever through his music.

[@finnjake6663]

wise words

[@daisynieves1644]

John and George, you live in your music and in our hearts forever! We will always love you! RIP.

[@aquariaaustin2077]

For all his success, he had what can only be called a tragic childhood. No wonder he was such a mess as an adult. Then again, that pain gave him an endless well to draw upon for his music. That his end was tragic, too, just when he seemed to have gotten his life together at long last and found peace within, was utterly heartbreaking.

[@1966425]

Very well said! He WAS a mess during his adult life and he wasn't always a good person towards his loved ones. You can see his cries for help in many of the songs he wrote during their years together. His message of love and peace were genuine and the bitterness and animosity that he displayed after their break up seemed to dissipate as he went through a drastic change after the birth of Sean. I always thought that had he lived, he would have gladly participated in the Anthology reunion. I don't think they would have reunited as a band but those old wounds and scars definitely heal with time. One thing I'm sure of is that there was a tremendous love between those four. They really only had each other to lean on during their years as a band and I can't imagine him dealing with that chaos and insanity for as long as they did.

[@cindykauffman8294]

​​@@1966425Ringo himself said (when talking about Elvis) that he/they were lucky to have each to go through it with. I mean it's unimaginable succes but also such a loss of freedom. It would be wonderful but frightening at the same time....

[@steveb1746]

My FAVORITE John Lennon song 💗

[@BeatlesFan1975]

My favorite John Lennon song too😊

[@Aenntw]

'Girl' breaks my heart.

[@garythetrainmanh]

There are no words to describe John Lennon"s loss. We lost a genius, if there is a Heaven, John is there. If John were alive, the world would be a better place musically. you will Never be forgotten!!

[@garythetrainmanh]

I wanted to add this with my original comment, but i thought it would be inappropriate. Knowing how extremely famous JOHN was all over the world, if someone had just asked the limo. driver to " clear or secure a path from the curb to the inside of the Dakota, john would be alive today. i thought, where was the security? they knew John was on his way back from the studio. it was just a short distance to clear, then they would have seen this --------------- or anyone else. lurking in the entrance area & this heartbreaking attack could have been prevented. you cannot assume anything in life. in/re to my comment. Thank you MrSquooze for this poignant video.

[@MrSquooze]

We can but wonder Gary ... sadly. Maybe in another universe he has avoided the gunman and is still alive - quantum physics says this really is possible, and even likely. Lucky them huh. Thx.

[@garythetrainmanh]

Thank you MrSquooze for your comment & recognition, regarding this very emotional tragedy/event. We can wonder about Quantum Physics, but this theory is still unsettled. i would like to think it possible. i believe this event could have been avoided. There are dates for me, that are very hard to discuss, without getting emotional. 11/22/63- 8/16/77 & 12/8/80 & **9/11/01** you knew where you were at that moment. the heart break is over whelming. there are other dates, that i won't forget.

[@MrSquooze]

Sure. For me (musically), 8/16/77 still ranks as the worst. I so miss The Man. I tried doing a vid on The King but found it too emotional so gave up. 12/8/80 was also bad, I was at Uni when I heard the news. That's rock and roll, I guess. :o(

[@garythetrainmanh]

Thank you MRSquooze for your thoughts on 8/16.77. I was in total disbelief, when someone told me in the office in the late afternoon on that day, i loved that man, he was the most famous entertainer that ever lived, & i assure you there will never ever be another Elvis. in 1955 i thought Bill Haley was really great, & Chuck Berry,Little Richard, & Fats Domino etc. however when Elvis came out with Hound Dog & one hit after another, he totally blew everyone away. i wish i could go back to those x. but i can't. John Lennon made two comments, "If there was no Elvis, there would be no Beatles" & " before Elvis there was nothing".i could go on & on. I have his v.h.s on his 1969 comeback special, & have all is original 45 rpm's & his albums.when i see his movies, & now you can bring up any Concert. & i saw him up close approx. 3 x.when i saw his last concert, i had a premonition ,but i thought no way, he's Elvis he'll pull out of this somehow. "E" also crammed in 2-3 life times in 42 yrs. over the ordinary person. If there is a Heaven, hopefully he is with his mother who he adored. And i have been to" Graceland", it's like you are on hallowed ground. but you can't help to choke.,

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

John absolutely loved this song. He said it was one of his best.

[@cindykauffman8294]

He was right...!!

[@cubancanadian1342]

He only lived 40 years but his impact is eternal.

[@justmadeit2]

I had just turned 6 years old, i was in New Zealand and my Dad seemed shocked about some news, i seem to remember we were in the kitchen, i was getting ready for school. December of 1980. Now im 41. Time goes very quick. Life is a crazy thing

[@Aenntw]

I remember I was 'roller skating' (without roller skates) and I [naturally] twisted my ankle. Everybody was talking about it. December of 1980, I was 13.

[@marvinc999]

"Now im 41........." And so older than John was when he died ! Yep - Life IS rather weird.......................

[@eduvargas2003]

Without a doubt it is my favorite song by The Beatles. forever eternal love to the quartet ❤

[@sgtslonelyheart9355]

THIS made me cry so hard.

[@mythicalmemes8886]

Yes

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree so sad,may John Lennon RIP 💐

[@Kevin-fu7do]

@@lisaparsons4124 he didnt

[@cindykauffman8294]

He was so beautiful....❤....💔...

[@cindykauffman8294]

When he was walking toward the camera and tipped his hat...😢. Our beautiful boy should still be here...

[@johnallen2771]

Wow. What a tribute video. Ladies and Gentlemen, the one and only John Lennon. He was certainly one of the greatest minds of the 20th Century. How he was blessed with this ability to wow people is beyond me. He was one of a kind. His words and music are the accompaniment to my life. He has influenced me in so many ways I can't begin to describe it. If there is one person I hope I will be able to meet up with in Heaven it's John Lennon. Look what he did in 40 years of living. My hat is off to the director of this video.

[@MrSquooze]

Thanks John!!

[@jeffreyedwards609]

Shame he wasn't very good to his first wife her and her son.

[@johnwhite9825]

John Allen .. a most lovely and touching comment.

[@johnwhite9825]

@@jeffreyedwards609 You are at too great a distance to make such comments. You don't know the deeper story, the deeper truth.

[@tjcint]

John Lennon was the most beautiful, awesome, supremely gifted, touching man. I will love him to eternity. This is a lovely tribute. Thanks.

[@bobbievasco6915]

I can't stop crying .....why are we still feeding that basted who killed him

[@bilklein]

This song and "Not A Second Time" are probably my favorite Beatles' songs. Always loved the deep cuts.

[@beatles141]

Sir George Martin said he has never heard of a more beautiful voice than that of John Lennon's , i agree, how lucky Yoko was to spend so much time with such an amazing person

[@carmenvalenzuela5658]

One of the best love songs.

[@pappyroxx1841]

My heart is pounding and my eyes are welling up as I watch this wonderful tribute. Yes, lucky us for living it. Definitely made me smile today. Thanks for the memories.

[@christopherrankine1364]

I was lucky to experience the birth and journey of this, the greatest band of all time.

[@SilverHammer1969]

Me too,🌎☮️❤️

[@jerryhoward8133]

What a hauntingly beautiful ballad. This song evokes so many powerful emotions especially loss of a man who changed the way we love live and feel. Timeless.

[@davidhollingsworth864]

Love you, John...

[@maxauburn]

"I wanna go, but I hate to leave you." - You left us too soon, John. Miss you. :(

[@paulnottherealmccartney8558]

saddest part of this song

[@cindykauffman8294]

Ok, now I'm crying. But I started with the shot of him tipping his hat to the bystanders and his lovely smile....

[@Hettepop]

one of the saddest days of my life. RIP to my first love.

[@firefightergoggie]

It still hurts all these years later.

[@rocko9753]

Woke up... today marks 40 years when they took away this legend from us.. as a guy who was born in 97 and would never meet John or ever get to hear him live in person.. it breaks my heart! Rest easy john you didnt deserve it your music is still beautiful and powerful to this day :/

[@DaveysMom]

Thank you for this,but I don't think I can ever watch it again......",,,,but it was a good heart." Mine is still broken these 37 years later.

[@lennonlegend]

i feel exacly the same as u do...

[@MrSahansdal]

Lots of hearts were broken. We are all brought together once again by John.

[@eightinches6094]

Great tribute to John. I can't help but wonder what popular music, rock music, would have been like today if Lennon had not been killed.

[@BettinaBalser]

I absolutely love this. Thank you so much for making such a beautiful tribute to John.

[@MrSquooze]

Cheers Bettina - you got the meaning.

[@MrSquooze]

Thx Piuma. Still makes me sad, alas. He was a lovely person.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

"I thought that you would realize that if I ran away from you , that you would want me too, but I got a BIG SURPRISE" - best line

[@robynsegg]

"It was a good heart..." And that's all that needed to be said.

[@cristinaledesma666]

Muy buen corazón, pero se olvidó de su hijo Julian 😏

[@saboteur1001]

One of my all time fave. John, you're the best.

[@bobbievasco6915]

He s not gone I listen to him every day

[@cindykauffman8294]

Great point....!!

[@christopherrankine1364]

This song demonstrates the beautiful harmonies the fab 4 had. Just beautiful…

[@massdiggah]

I was 15 when this happened, it still makes me sad!

[@57highland]

John would be a very cool old man, if he were alive today .... very cool.

[@iainwood1905]

This beauty from 1964 is pure class and shows maturity beyond their years! RIP John! 🌿🦊🌿

[@Ltb3105]

Cried like a baby in 1980, and doing the same right now.

[@billhill4929]

Every time I watch this my heart breaks, and now I’m crying like a baby he was a big part of my life as were the Beatles!! and I’m 73 years old

[@3642130]

Only once, ONCE in uneventful long whiles, do things like the Beatles happen. From pop culture to Godhood. They will be discussed for thousands of years.

[@Maclaren415]

Life does what it does to us all. This was "John's" trip. You have yours and I have mine. All of the lamenting won't bring him back to us. We lived through a time in space with John Lennon and he with us. It is what it is and we can't change it. Just know, that you were blessed to have heard him, in one form or another. I weep for my lost youth in him and as my hero of the future. I pale in comparison as a human being to this man.

[@anridapu]

B Smith You don’t pale in comparison.

[@blake7067]

So simple, but so perfect.

[@davesuiter]

It was more than a murder, it was a crime against humanity; an assault on all that is good by all that is evil.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes your so right, and that man was evil crazy,so horrible.May John Lennon RIP 💐

[@MrMarkstyles]

The four of them were a PERFECT compliment to each other. The cleverness of John's lyrics, McCartneys melodic sense, George's songs, and parts he added. Ringo's brilliant drumming especially in those later 'studio songs. I was about 7 years younger than them and in a band too. They shaped the path of my life, their music, their viewpoints on issues. When news of Lennon's death came on the radio I was driving upstate to Woodstock, where I was living at the time. I had to pull over and stop on the highway. I was crying and shaking. This was the first great episode which literally changed my viewpoint on reality. I had grown up with them.. I saw them perform, and met and spoke to John for one minute in Boston in a restaurant, I HAD to speak to him, but I didn't want to intrude on his privacy. He was very kind and appreciative of my compliments, and shook my hand. At later points several times in my life, anxiety and depression would overwhelm me. My medicine was now listening to the Beatles CD's which had so much more detail in them, than the vinyl and cruder sound systems of the 60's. Sometime in the early 2000's McCartney was being interviewed, and mention was made of 'Yesterday'.. He, oh so cleverly just dismissed as 'it was just a song love'. Each of them had their own brand of humor, what a gift they were and still are to me.

[@britinlondon2391]

Once again, thanks John and George for bringing music into the masses.

[@debradireen3625]

I still miss John ❤

[@clararneville]

Today marks forty years since he's been gone, the same amount of time he was alive. Rest in peace John. You left far too soon.

[@arnavsaharan8222]

This make me sad . But same time happy that he gave us beautyful music beatle fan frm india

[@jerryhoward8133]

Very cool video highlighting a very complicated man who was very damaged yet so influential in how our culture has evolved throughout the years. His intent was pure and honorable and we are all better for him.

[@DaveVigil]

I was not expecting to be moved so deeply....how I miss him.

[@debradireen3625]

The gorgeous John Lennon my fave Beatle ❤I love the way Paul looks at him adoringly

[@robynsegg]

I know right? They were straight. They were brothers... and in their own way a beautiful couple.

[@cindykauffman8294]

​@@robynseggWell said...👏👏👏....

[@Askeyb2011]

A beautiful voice silenced forever. So tragic. He appeared to be very healthy and probably would still be alive today along with Paul and Ringo.

[@MartinAracon]

A legend lives forever!

[@Davi-ep9pw]

Gone...but never forgotten as he will always live in our minds,, heart and the memories! R I P JOHN LENNON Peace, Davi

[@joesphgallo5534]

What a cruel world we live in when a person can kill a man that made such beautiful Music 😡

[@MrSahansdal]

John wasn't the only one who died. A girl somewhere in the South killed herself when she heard the news. John would not have liked that, I feel sure. Look for the good in others.

[@Bonks55]

MrSahansdal how would he

[@Spartanm333]

So for him, and all the others who die needlessly, try to change it.

[@arnoldlayne5705]

The bad guys fall too! 🙏

[@rachelle8534]

Totally agree with your thoughts

[@richardcales6388]

Could not believe someone did this...sad...very 😢

[@wiegajc]

When I go to Heaven I want to have brunch with Jesus Christ and John Lennon

[@monicajuba8613]

Me too!!!.

[@zachdods]

One of our world's greatest tragedies was John Lennon's life being cut off so early.

[@markw3598]

I only WISH, he could come back again!!

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

John Lennon was without doubt an act of God. Put on this earth as a messenger. He made the world a better place - along with The Beatles too of course. God bless that man. Rxx

[@johnwhite9825]

Riki, an excellent comment, I totally agree with you.

[@Aenntw]

In my long KZbin nights, I listen to Sabbath, Dio, J Priest, Iron Maiden, AC/DC etc; but I always end up reverting to the Beatles.

[@3642130]

And none of those other bands would disagree with you either!!!

[@ericdreizen1463]

Beautiful, magnificent track. Sounds even better 50 years later. The world was robbed on Dec 8th, 1980.

[@claudiastillner3864]

😪 John for ever! 🙏🙏🙏

[@billhill4929]

It still to this day breaks me. 72 year old.

[@billhill4929]

The Beatles were sent from God I really believe that divine intervention they were perfect

[@monicajuba8613]

​​​​​@@billhill4929 I'm TOTALLY agree with your comment!!!. I ABSOLUTELY believe that: "THE BEATLES" were a gift of Our Lovely Father GOD and Our Lovely Lord JESUSCRIST!!!. I LOVE: The FAB4 FOREVER!!!. ❤❤❤❤

[@chingchan_]

Who crying rn I am I just cant I miss him too much i love him no matter what he inspired me

[@slapiro]

This song is so beautiful when you listen to the harmonies. They were masters at that. So good it makes me weep.

[@cindykauffman8294]

If you think that John was 16 and Paul 15 (I think) when they met they had all those years to hone their craft. Especially in Hamburg. I think we forget how long they really sang together before the world met them. Nothing could throw them. And I love seeing John kind of goof around. Oh....they were having so much fun together....!!

[@yolandagarcia1346]

John Lennon ,He wrote beautiful songs, his voice was awesome.

[@cindykauffman8294]

I grow to appreciate his voice more every year...!

[@robroy8656]

I grew up with the Beatles in 1960's Liverpool. I find the narrative of this utube-clip heartless. John Lennon was close to our hearts then and to hear such a dis-passionate narrative of his death is heartbreaking. People forget the context upon which they became famous but we in Liverpool don't. We'll always remember the four lads who shook the world but whose roots we all shared. God bless you John, Paul, George and Ringo

[@veronicacougar5687]

No, no, no, he was trying to describe how profoundly sad he was that he couldn't save John, that he tried his best, and felt like he had to explain why. Because everyone wondered why, of course.

[@gregleininger5553]

My nomination for the best melodic Beatles song of all time. JL at his absolute best,,,

[@icarsmith947]

Absolutely

[@cindykauffman8294]

Idk...how about "This Boy...?" But I ❤ BOTH of these songs. Well tons if their songs...

[@EarmuffHugger]

John's just getting ready for another take in the truly loving Creator's Recording Studio called Life. Love...

[@ChiaraMichela23]

You'll be back John...of course you will....

[@audreydoy4878]

John is my favorite beatle. I like them , all. When it's a group, you usually like one a little more than the others. There will never be another beatles. Glad I was here. The 60s is my favorite era of music. I like today's music but the 60s is the best to me. The era of the 60s music is timeless and ageless. The beatles I want to hold your hand, the temptations , my girl. A wonderful example. Everyone Smile😊

[@ryanbethke6313]

Cool tribute to John Lennon I was 4 when John died my daughter who is 11 is now a Beatles fan Lennon /mcartney best songwriters all time

[@mommygarcia9137]

Love love love this song !!!!!! Rip John Lennon !!!

[@Scrapingthebottom]

This may be my favorite Beatles spng

[@deanlenfesty7065]

What a genius Guys in music, John and George, never again in the life you gonna fine genius like Jonh and George, thanks Guys and R.i P

[@PinkyPuff69]

I loved this. Thank you.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

One of my favorite songs ever. Happy 80th Birthday, John. We miss you. October 9, 2020.

[@ernestinemaloy2820]

Strangely enough princess Diana's internal injuries were eerily similar to lennons... down to the doctor holding her dying heart in his hand....several hours of feverish heroic efforts could not save these two very important beautiful people who died in the most violent ugliest ways inaginable....may they both rip

[@joshuaherpolsheimer4699]

CIA were both involved

[@henryeastman3281]

There music will always live on,I was blessed growing up in San Francisco during da sixties and seventies..real music

[@photonotavailable7936]

Los Angeles during da sixties and seventies.

[@nancytulacz2120]

😢beautiful tribute he will always be missed.

[@robertthiel8704]

Imagine the Beatles happening again - Never gonna happen - so glad I was alive to see them, hear them and love their music.

[@bergerfonkoenig6997]

The best tribute to John - NEVER FORGET HIM ! (!!!).

[@MrSquooze]

Yup!

[@mirrlamp]

I adore John Lennon. My favourite member of the greatest band the world will ever see. Another 8th of December rolls around and the sense of loss and deep sadness never goes away. Rest in eternal peace John and the same goes for George xxx

[@tjcint]

A very beautiful comment.

[@angelomisterioso]

Listening to John with Paul on harmonies is one of my favorite pleasures in this life.

[@jamesb.9155]

John's lyrics always meant something . . .

[@pzsofi5818]

Beautiful song by a genius. And a nice but very sad tribute. I will love John and the Beatles as long as i live.

[@MrSquooze]

Thank you.

[@douglapp5211]

Always loved this song and of course all of The Beatles.

[@carlweaver3243]

This song is a perfect example of why the Beatles were so good. You figure it out.

[@jamesduclos2545]

Remembering John, 39 years on ....

[@deanlenfesty7065]

Il gonna miss Them...forever ...

[@FernandoTorres-ob4rc]

2:36 'You know I hate to leave you', yes we know that ;. - (

[@Turboy65]

This song is at the very heart of that Liverpool sound that the Beatles had in the early days. To me this was the best part of the music of the Beatles. I love their whole catalog, but the music of their early years is their best. I don't want to say anything negative about them but when they started to experiment with drugs, it changed their music, but in my opinion, not for better. Still, with the times changing in the mid 60s, they could not have maintained their popularity without changing with the times.