How Julian Lennon feels about 'Hey Jude' 

And then John died, Julian was mostly left out of the will and had to sue Yoko, who fought in court for 16 YEARS to avoid giving Julian any more money, but finally settled. I can see why Julian may not hold his father in the same high esteem that others do. And Yoko, well, I'm not going to use that kind of language in a public post. But you know what she is, don't you?

Bill needs to listen and not interupt

I remember a while after his Mum Cynthia Lennon died and Julian wasn't invited to some event honoring his Dad that he clearly should have been- he did a rant on how he really felt about it on some social media. Then he shortly after deleted it and replaced it with a warm sentiment from his Mum about not wanting to be ugly like them and thanking his Mother for teaching him how to handle hard times with dignity. ❤ I always liked Julian and hated how things happened with John leaving and acting like they never existed. 😮 My level of respect increased for him because of how he handled that with the same grace and class Cynthia would have, really touched my heart that day! ✌️

I love Julian's song, "Too Late For Goodbyes." He sings that so well. Best wishes to dear Julian for always.

I love how Julian is his own man.

The scars are there forever . You never forget the hurt or pain . Doesn't matter how old you get . Bless Julian

I have such respect for this man! He was a protector of his mother who obviously had a difficult time when John left her. He grabbed the leadership role and preformed it well!

And everybody talks about John being the ‘peace and love’ Beatle. What about Paul. It’s one thing to preach it; another to live it

Hey Jude is a testament to Paul’s nature as a human being.

Bill Maher makes such a fool out of himself in front of Julian. I love that Julian doesn’t budge on a lot of his inappropriate questions. I watched the interview.

My dad was a lot like John Lennon in terms of personality. Nobody wrote a song for me, but it hurts when I hear people saying what a great guy he is. I can't imagine how it is with a whole planet doing so.

People always say how resilient children are when it comes to their parents splitting up. You can tell it still hurts him even at his age.

i knew his mother thru Louise Harrison. she knew i was shot on my job in 1984. one night at dinner she asked me about me being shot and what did it feel like and did i know i had been shot and if it hurt. she said she wanted to know if John had been in any pain when he was shot. she had put a lot of thought in if John had suffered when he was shot. i did not want to hurt her anymore being told about how many times he was shot and other things about his shooting. i just told her that he probably would have not knew anything being in shock.. i was trying not to make it worse for her as she had really been thinking about his death. you could tell she had deep feelings still about him. and i tried to tell afew white lies to make her feel that he never suffered and did not know because he would have been in shock. i just tried to take her mind from things about that . his mother was too me a very lovely lady. his mother talked so much about Julian and i believe she raised him to care about people and he had manners when it came to how he treated women.. but his mother really thought about him often. i was so sad when I heard she passed . I will always have good memories of Cynthia. I was in Toronto Canada with Cynthia and she was telling me that Julian was in N.Y. fighting Yoko in court over his inheritance . she was supposed to release his money to him and she was refusing to give his his money he was to get. Yoko was a real piece of work.. there are so many things about her that folks don't know about her. and it would probably be to her benefit for folks not to know more.. but i want Julian to know his mother talked about him all the time i was with her.. he had bad times but i think his mother did alright by him..

“What do you hate about it?” Bill can be so clueless sometimes.

I was an infant when my mother left. The void she left was unfixable. You feel the pain, and keep feeling it until you just make peace with it.

I think that most people just don't understand the profound effect of parental abandonment on the psyche at such a young age ... it changes the brain development, skews perceptions and emotional reactions and even much later in life when we're supposed to be "over it", it still has an enormously profound impact!!

He's a really nice guy thanks to his mum ❤

Any parent who abandons their child loses my respect.

My daughter’s father did the same thing, when she was three. Her first sad memory in her life was that incident, as he was carrying his clothes out the door. He moved out of state for another woman. That betrayal messed her up in later life. She still deals with it sometimes.

You never get over your father leaving. Julian is testament to the wonderful woman his mother was.

Paul would go over and spend the day with Julian many times. He was like a second father..Uncle Paul

I agree. Painful reminder for him and Cynthia. And John didn't realize he was doing the same thing to Julian that Alfred did to him and Julia.

Paul was trying to help Julian the best way he knew how, by writing that song for him. Julian is honest, soft-spoken, and can express himself without being angry. Well done.

Julian is a testament to Cynthia’s parenting alone…well done.

My parents separated when I was three years old, and I can absolutely concur that you are terrified and you know something really bad is happening.

Bill Maher asks questions but he'd much rather talk over the response than listen.

Damn that cut deep. Dad leaves and now I gotta listen to this reminder over and over.

Julian will always be special to me. He and Cynthia have a wonderful place in the hearts and minds of true fans and friends.They were /are Loved even today. Can't stand Yoko even now! God Bless You, Julian!

What an insensitive, dumb question to ask him, Bill. It was written by Paul for Julian, bcs he was trying to console Julian when John abandoned him. Of course, it's not a happy song for him. Get a clue, Bill.

I saw Julian twice in concert in the mid 80’s. He was really good.

I love It's much too late for Good byes 🎶 🎵 That was a great statement to His Father.

“Well it’s much too late for goodbye’s”

John was a man with a great talent but wen a father leaves his little son of 3 jeers old behind and go on living his life, he is an narcist without a hart . He’s cold as ice. Forgive my bad English i live in the Netherlands. Big hug for you and a kiss 🥰❤️

When I think of the whole context of the song, yeah it's sad. Real sad. Especially since I went through the exact pain...

My parents were divorced when I was 2 years old, and I have memories of them together, I remember a Christmas, I remember how it was. Then it went bad, my mom did wrong, my family fell apart and it’s been a wreck ever since that we’re all used to (sisters and I) but it’s generally snowballed a bit worse every year. I’m not sour that my family wasn’t the “ideal American family” but I understand what he means that it’s a reminder of a bad time.

We can’t expect him to feel the same way we feel about the Beatles.

He is an amazing human. His philanthropy work with lupus and other charities is inspiring.❤

"Imagine no family responsibilities....you may say I'm a dreamer....."

Jules, I just want to give you a giant hug.

Best part of music from your father is you❤

There is darkness, pain and sadness when a parent leaves. It's a hole I will always live with even though I've forgiven them. I've found peace but it can creep up on me. Love and understanding

Julian's life is all about his dad, in interviews..... He is a musician in his own right.

I really love his song "too late for goodbyes". Kinda wish he did more music, but I understand him wanting to go his own way.

I've wondered before how Julian thought of his father. Don't know whether he has said much about it, haven't tried to find out, but it's interesting hearing this clip. My father left my mom and me when I was 5, and one day a year later he simply didn't show up for his weekly visitation and he was out of my life. That was nearly 50 years ago and I still remember looking out the window waiting for him. I saw him briefly when my grandfather died when I was 13. Then my mom took him to court when I was starting college to pay the tuition as he agreed in the divorce, and the child support he stopped paying when I was around 10. Then I saw him a handful of times in my 20s when I tried to establish some relationship with him, giving up when it was obvious he was completely indifferent toward me. He once told me he was "sorry" if he had caused me any pain, but he had no regrets. To this day, I cannot understand how a person can spawn and then abandon a child, and be completely indifferent. He's still out there, in his mid 70s now, a successful healthcare attorney in Detroit probably wrapping his career. He had two other kids (each by different women) whom he did not abandon. Do I ever cross his mind? Is he ever curious what I'm up to, how I'm doing? As he nears the end of his life, will he have some epiphany and try to reach out to me? I highly doubt it, but what would/should I do if he did? It took years, but i don't think about him and what he did every day anymore, and I'm so not angry about it as I once was. But being abandoned by your own parent, especially at such a young age, has a major lifelong impact, and I recognize that impact in myself daily. John Lennon is so revered by so many, but can't help think of what he did to Julian and how that will continue to affect Julian for the rest of his life. With his father's fame and the fame he inherited, it must be in his face daily. I hope it doesn't torment him and he has found peace with it.

Julian’s memory of being three is most likely when this started. When the public hears the breakup is official, there was probably a period before that where John just wasn’t there doing his father role. This song was made for Julian by Paul McCartney, who was basically his uncle. Paul has said so himself. Perhaps it was an outcry and healing process for Paul and Julian, but not made for John.

I love Julian now that he is getting matured . He thinks first before he talks slowly very humble. He was been bless with awesome voice and he is lucky. Keep up having a beautiful heart 🙏❤️😊

I love that we can still see John in someone, John Lennon and the Beatles are still to this day the best thing that ever happened to the music industry and the world.

I understand this feeling . Both my parents left me at my Materal grandparents house.

Paul was more of a father figure to Julian than John was, but then, John hadn't set the bar very high either.

I send total love to Julian Lennon, hope he's doing well! Paul wrote it as a love song to him but grown up Julian, probably has had enough flashback of an unhappy time in his childhood.🥺💕💕

It was such a sad circumstance and a very sweet sentiment by Sir Paul. Through a song he showed more compassion to that young boy than words could ever say

When My nanna was 13 my great grandfather took her for a drive, the song playing on the radio was "you are my sunshine" he then went onto say he was leaving my nanna and his then wife and New baby daughter to start a new life with the mistress.... About 60 years later not knowing the story, I showed my nanna the music box my then boyfriend gave me the song it played "you are my sunshine" she looked at it thoughtfully then told me the story.... ending with its lovely but it brings back very sad memories for me...I can never here that song without thinking of that day. 😢.. Julian I hear you.❤

I used to think the world of John. Then after learning about what he did to Julian and how he beat women, I never thought of him the same way. We are all human but to do those things to a child and women and then call yourself a man of peace is certainly hypocritical.

“A stark and dark reminder of what happened”. Truly, Julian does well to forgive his father. Bill seems to have trouble understanding how insensitive / cruel John could be.

I get it, my Dad walked out on us kids, it was hard many times. All my love and respect for Jilian Lennon for keeping it together! ❤️❤️❤️

“What do you hate about it?” If Julian just replied to that with "Yeah, you're right Bill, it's one of the greatest songs of all time, what do I have to complain about"?, Maher would have felt so good about being right, he wouldn't have second guessed it, and would have moved on to the next question.

Bill seems so ignorant in this it's amazing.

Interesting man ,very talented, better looking than his father, has a shadow hanging over him ,son of a legend

Julian is such a humble and kind human being. I don't get why the interviewer kept on interrupting him and laughed when Julian was pouring his heart out, that was a rude attitude.

Julian Lennon is, The Real Deal.

Well, we love u Julian. You carried a torch when we are needed a home run hitter. Great job on your own music.

How could anyone leave their precious 3-year-old?

Julian Lennon was absolutely awesome in concert. I have a very good memory of the atmosphere he projected, the sort of ease of someone who is completely comfortable on stage and then his voice was like listening to John. I got some great advice on songwriting from Julian too.

How painful and what strength he had developed over the years; God bless him! ❤

The grass isn’t always green !

My dad who was born in 1921 told me it's his favorite song.

It’s one of those gifts you accept because you know what the meaning behind it is, but it also reminds you of your darkest time. It’s bitter sweet.

First concert I ever went to in the 80's..Julian's an awesome guy. ✌️☮️

I’ve always thought it was one of the greatest songs ever written, and the performance is amazing. But I’ve always enjoyed it because my memories associated with it are happy ones, not a sad one like in Julian’s case. I feel sorry for him.

Yoko ono literally took away from the world. She didn't add anything good

This just shows no matter how young you are and how you get trauma never leaves. This poor man has been getting flashbacks of a dark point in his life from 3 years old and he’s 61. I hope he finds peace.

♥️ Hey Jude was written about the most difficult time in Julian’s childhood. Cynthia was so brave and child Julian watched his beloved Mum cry.🥀😔

Dads! DO NOT a walk away from your wife and kids! If there’s abuse then that’s a different story-get you and your kids to safety. Abandonment is lifelong destruction of the family unit and to our emotional well-being. Men are called by God to be providers, protectors and leaders of the household. Treat your wife like a queen and she will treat you like a king. Do not aggravate your children, but bring them up with love and discipline. It’s that easy.

Dear Jullian, No wonder the song is complicated and dark for you. It was very selfish of your dad and Yoko. And the bad behavior through the years was unbelievable. You've turned into a fine man with a generous spirit. I'm glad if you can have a good relationship with Sean. Very hard stuff and then he died early. So sorry. My best wishes for a satisfying life for you and good love in your life. ❤

So sad...Totally can relate...that's why I Love that song so much...Totally emulates my family...such a hard time

Julian I’m thankful that you express the way you really feel, and for the man you are today. I believe hearing this will help others who need words to match something devastating, when only having a moment to answer. Glad you need no person to shape your reply, although there must have been many friends along your healing journey that spoke to your grief. Prayers and best wishes 🙏 i still have my original sheet music to Hey Jude, back then we gave either .75 or 1.25 for a copy

My all time favorite album. Changed my life when I was 7 Years old along with the 45 Let it Be. Still have the record and just found my reel to reel 3 days ago. With all the great feelings of having Such a song written for you it will never compare to the loss of a father. Great interview 😊

John walked out on his wife, son, family, Beatles for.....Yoko ,...wtf

I imagine there is something almost intrusive about it too. Because it’s so well known and gives people the impression that they have an insight into a really personal aspect of his life.

For Pete’s sake .. this is John Lennon’s some, and thankfully, also Cynthia’s.. he is his own man in a such a great way!! John, I’m sure, is so proud of Julian and Sean too, of course.. they managed to grow into pretty good kids.. rather, men… in spite of Yoko! Much love and respect, Julian!💜

Omg, this SO reminds me of John when he talked about Yesterday. Unbelievable.

That's like asking William and Harry why they don't love listening to Elton John's remake of Candle in the Wind for their Mum's funeral.

After all those years you can see the pain is there and marked him forever, I can still see that three years old boy in him feeling left out and neglected by his father. He still managed to built a career on his own and reached success not following John’s shadow. Many blessings to Julian.

I wish he would have gotten the proceeds from that song

I've always kept up with Julian.becsuse I went through the same thing about the same age. I knew sadness before I knew what it was called when my Dad just up and left and never came back. Every now and then I wonder how different my life would have been if he had been around. Anyway in absentia I forgave my dad. So when I see Julian I see a survivor.

Good for you Julian, I'm glad he made his own way in life, A child doesn't understand fame and fortune, they just want a mom and dad and love.

Julian is brutally honest in this interview so painful for him

Gabor Mate would understand perfectly.

Poor Julian. He deserved better.

Totally understand your feelings on the song.You’ve been through so much!Keep standing proud and strong!Keeping you in my prayers!

I think your comment was, as you are Julian....Real, Respectful, And Tactful.

I never liked Johns second wife especially because when John died she wouldn't give Julian any of his father's stuff. Julian actually had to go to auctions that were selling his father's things and buy them.

If there had been no paul McCartney, there 100% would never have been the Beatles.

My then close friend, John, used to teach Julian at Ruthin Grammar School in North Wales. John would commandeer newly released records given to Julian by his father, who,at that time, resided in the US. He'd hang onto them for weeks before returning them.

I love the rumours that Paul would enjoy singing “Get Back” and look directly at Yoko when she was in the studio with John.

It's the first song my parents danced together. Since then it has always been his song and it was the one that played at my mother's funeral. I cry every time I hear it.

He so level headed,honest and true while being scrutinized by millions of people. I commend him by keeping it “real”!

Bill chastising Julian on not liking the song is absolutely Unfuckingbelievable.

Kids are the real losers in any divorce.

I love that song. I use to play it over and over again. Then I learned how to play it on the piano. I still play it and LOVE it.