John Lennon -His Roadie Remembers 

Here's Kevin talking about being on the Roof with The Beatles. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DQ5H8spatu8.html And here's Kevin talking about living with George Harrison while he recorded All Things Must Pass. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r_qtq-hcsVw.html

The things that really stands out in Get Back, and separates the Beatles from other groups, their genius, their musical talent, their sense of humor and Kevin's ability to make tea.

"Love" is quite possibly my favorite Lennon tune. I listened to it in earnest for the first time the day after he was murdered. John had this unique ability to take a simple melody and couple it with a profound lyric. It took on a much deeper meaning for me after his death and sticks with me to this day.

I lived in Manhattan at the time John died. Yes, I was sad and shocked. I was working at a daily newspaper, NewsWorld at that time. I was driving a delivery van up north to get the bundles of papers for newstands early one morning in 1977 when on the radio I heard Elvis had died. Tying the two together, I think that John said "before there was Elvis there was nothing." I didn't deliver the upper Westside where John lived, but my co-workers who did, said that they talked to John just walking free on the sidewalks up there. He was very friendly. I remember, myself, seeing a skywriting plane above Manhattan one day said: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SEAN. I would say that my favorite song of his would be one when he and Paul wrote together . . . and even so I like all of them so much, I can't pick a favorite.

Kevin is a delightful man! Can you imagine - you're first studio session with the Fabs and it's "Revolution #9"!? :-{D Brought tears when he recounts hearing that John had died. We'll never get over that one. Thank you again, Otis, for bringing us such great content!

This seems like the place and time to share this with y'all again… I moved to NYC from a small town in Indiana in 1977 to go to Art School. When I first moved here I lived on West 79th Street and West End Avenue. The school I attended at that time was at Columbus Circle, 61st and Broadway (it happens to be the old Elektra Studios building). I had an 8:00 class and because I didn’t have much money I would walk to school whenever possible. So it was a nice September day and I was walking down Broadway around 7:30 in the AM. …Now you must remember I had been in NYC about a month from Small Town, Indiana… As I’m walking down a mostly deserted street I see a couple staggering up the street towards me. This guy was hanging on his lady, obviously walking something off after a long night. As they get closer they start looking very familiar but I just could not place them. They Shuffle past me not two feet away and as they pass I think to myself “If I didn’t know better I would swear that is John Lennon and Yoko Ono!?”. Then it hits me that it IS John Lennon and Yoko Ono! I am in The Big Apple at 72nd Street and Broadway not in Indiana any more! I stop and stare as they stagger up the block a bit. Then they stop at The New Yorker movie theater to look at the pictures in the window. I was staring at John & Yoko looking at the stills of the movie "New York, New York" starring Liza Minnelli that was playing at The New Yorker Movie Theater on Broadway and 72nd Street! What a consummate New York Moment! Then they turn and start walking towards me again. I think to myself I GOTTA say something this time, but what? I didn’t want to be an ass. What could I say? But then Yoko realizes that I recognized them and steers John diagonally across Broadway, East, towards The Dakota Building where they lived, to avoid any contact. So, I narrowly missed saying hello to John Lennon and perhaps shaking his hand. Still… a day I will never forget! By the way… I think that the new Beatles "Get Back" movie(s) are FANTASTIC! Watching their creative process in action is incredible!

Strawberry Fields Forever. Hearing that song as a 10 year old boy instantly transformed me into a Beatles fan for life.

The Beatles are a miracle to me. Since I heard the first chord to now.

John Lennon is one of the all times greatest songwriters and my personal favorite song with John is "Happiness is a warm gun".

If you sang on a Beatles song you are part of the history regardless of if you think you can hear yourself or not. About the only life close to as amazing as being a Beatle was being there with them.

Thank you, Kevin Harrington. I announced that John Lennon had been shot as I worked a late evening radio shift, alone, playing rock, on WDAV-FM, Davidson College, in North Carolina. "DAV" was a 20,000 watt station then and our signal reached Charlotte, Ashville, and Statesville. A listener phoned in the news. I didn't know how to handle this. At the next break, I announced John Lennon's death. I think I explained how it happened. I played his song Imagine. I remember being in disbelief that Lennon died in a crime. I still can't believe it.

Watching The Wheels is my favorite all time Lennon song. PLAY LOUD

Thank you, Kevin, for the stories and an inside peek into the world of The Beatles. Thank you, Otis, for bringing us Kevin's stories and memories. Be good to you 💛

Mother....no one has written a song with such emotion.

Strawberry Fields is hard to beat for fav John song. Cheers guys. THX!

Kevin is such a humble soul; many today would be well served to learn from his example!

Otis, this was a sweet one! GENUINE STORIES! Love what you do man!

Great to see this - just watched the Get Back movies twice over and it was so good that everyone involved had a name check from the film makers. Would love to hear the recollections of the two youngish coppers who turned up and tried to get Mal Evans to turn down the volume of rooftop gig.

Amazing video my friend! This was awesome! My favorite John Lennon song is Dear Prudence and In My Life. Solo it’s Woman and Watching The Wheels.

I was driving to work / 3rd shift and thought; wow, they are playing a Beatles block or something, then the DJ came on and announced: In memory of John Lennon who was shot to death this afternoon in NYC. I was stunned. I pulled in the parking lot and cried, it was so sad and I was a huge Beatles fan.

My favorite of all John Lennon's tunes were "Give Peace a Chance" and "So This is Christmas". Loved each one of the Beatles ❤

Always liked Instant Karma - never was much of a Yoko music fan. I think some place I have (or had) a home made cassette of just John's songs from his last couple of albums - amazing stuff. Gotta wonder what changes we would have seen in John & his art had been with us the last 30+ years. "Well it's all right now, the moon the stars and the sun".. ✌✌✌

Have really enjoyed these videos featuring Mr. Harrington. He seems to have his feet on the ground, is charming in a natural way, and really does seem to communicate something of what it was like to work on these sessions, which is a total delight. Thanks for presenting these! I wish you both the best.

Great work 👏 Kevin needs his own show too. He's way too self-effacing, humble, honest and funny not to be globally enjoyed. Love it ❤

What a very likable man. I can't imagine the memories he must have and all the stories he has to tell, some of which you've done videos on (love the story of taking Paul's amp through the skylight). Thank you so much for sharing these, Otis! Peace 'n' Love!

My favourite John Lennon song is hands down Yer Blues! Especially the Rick n roll circus version

Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Many thanks to Kevin and you, Otis. Cheers! :) MU

I was in the US Army stationed in Germany when i heard of Johns Death, i also cried.

Good video. Thanks. My favorite Lennon song is "Happiness is a Warm Gun" because it changes throughout, with each change being exceptional by itself.

I adored John. To name a favorite song is so hard. Imagine will be played forever. But he had so many amazing songs

Mr. Harrington seems like a lovely fellow. Thanks for sharing his story. I hope the UK is treating you well!

Kevin is a excellent story teller. His stories about that time with the Beatles are very cool !

This Boy.

Kevin...thank you for sharing. Otis, thank you for bringing Kevin to us. There's too many Lennon songs to be able to name just ONE favorite. I've always loved the intensity of his singing in "When I Get Home" and in "I Call Your Name" that middle "reggae" (offbeat) part added to give the song a bit of a twist. I feel the same way about "Tomorrow Never Knows"....just the one chord throughout, and Ringo's steady beat...but just so damn creative. "Julia", "Beautiful Boy" and "Grow Old With Me"....just break my heart. John was such a tough guy on the outside, but had so much compassion. I miss his compassion so much these days. The world needs so much more compassion these days. Dig, DmGrk

Kevin .... enjoyed your memories ... a lucky man . Thanks Otis

After watching the Get Back Documentary and then stumbling across this fine gentleman I just want to say thank you! This is important to share these stories he is a custodian of a very important time in History. God Bless!

Getting up late and hanging out with the Beatles. Sounds like my kind of gig.

I always remember him holding the lyrics for John up on the roof.

Awesome thank you Kevin and Otis

Thank you so much for sharing Kevin’s interview….I think John’s “Gimme some truth “ as a solo artist is amazing… so glad to see he and Paul working on it during the get back sessions…:I have liked Nobody told me and watching the wheels as well.

I bought Kevin’s signed book a few years back never really having heard of him within the Beatles back story. I read it but was a little skeptical of his part within the scheme of things as I was still convinced that if he had played the part that he had claimed to then he would be as well know to Beatles nerds as Mal or Neil…… So these last few weeks it’s been great to have been proven wrong to myself and that he indeed was right in the thick of it all as he said he was……. I can’t wait to re-read his book and this time give it the credibility and credence it deserves…. A wonderful series Otis …….and to Kevin if your reading this , you became my favourite “side-character” within that fabulous documentary , well done mate.

I watched this video before we watched the Get Back doco. Every time Kevin appeared we yelled KEVIN! ...we yelled it a lot! Great stories, thanks again Otis

Otis...... looks like you did it one more time. The Magic of Music 🎶🎵🎶 .... never let's us down! Woo woo... I saw tons of Dead shows from 75 to 85..... then got into bluegrass from 2006 till today...

Great stories. Always great. My mom took us to Spain and I bought the White album. It had been opened by the government and the lyrics were removed. I was told by the record store they were removed because Franco didn't want the words to Revolution in print... the song itself was allowed, but no words....

Seems like a great guy and has probably had a heck of a life but has the self control and respect not to let out the sensational parts of what, I know, he's witnessed... Good on him!... love these interviews, thank you

From the Rubber Soul LP , "In my Life". largely written by John.

What a beautiful man! I love this guy; there’s not an atom of bullshit or self-aggrandizement about him. Thanks for this treasure.

You posted on my Birthday Thanks for the present

Happy Christmas, and Give Peace a Chance are my faves. The fact he bothered to write simple songs everyone could sing, songs that were in the collective psyche (sp?) was one of his greatest achievements, imo. Thanks Kevin and Otis.

AT 5:10 the 2 girls from outside brought in to sing a bit ( I believe ) was Yoko and Patti Harrison on Birthday. I read that somewhere, years ago. This guy reminds me of Jeff Lynne.

I really enjoyed the video and I appreciate the time you took to put it together for all of us,

Love all of John’s music, Starting Over was my favorite on Double Fantasy. Thanks for the stories Otis. Great channel!

The only good thing about Dec 8 if there is is anything good, is that John got to experience 39 good ones and on the 41 Dec 8ths since, we get to hear a few more airplays and memories of John. What a sad day overall though. Kevin, thank you for sharing and Otis for your devotion.

Instant karma…always great 2 hear authentic spoken words. Thanks

love u uncloe otis thnaks for the tales form ur buddy and for tracking him down while ur over there and sharing....

Didn't start watching Get Back until after this series of videos with Kevin Herrington started getting posted--every time he comes on screen I get excited like I'm seeing a personal friend. Much thanks for these excellent clips, Otis.

Very good. I always say, when you're discussing huge iconic artists like Elvis, Sinatra, and The Beatles, the best insight into them is from the perspective of the casual bystander. Official documentaries are often filled with the expected blah, blah, blah. These seemingly insignificant events really give you a picture of what these legends were really like.

I reckon Kevin is the red haired guy we see in the Get Back movie. I must listen to this over again because he is a bit difficult to understand. There are many John favs but no one here has mentioned The Ballad of John and Yoko. Great song with that typical 3+3+2 subdivision that they also used on some other tunes - for example in the verse on Don't let me down - and that really makes the song swing. It's the same as 1.5+1.5+1 if you talk quavers in 4/4 time because it's like jazz waltz the first three beats, then a straight beat. The lyrics on that song are also quite entertaining. I also have a soft spot for Tell me why, from A hard days night, where John sings his heart out. Among others

I am in the process of watching the Doku. This gentleman is all over the place. He must be a really nice and cool person.

Thank you for sharing. You wouldn't understand how such small moments I mean within those moments. Helps me reflect. Again thank you and I look forward to more. Sending good vibes from Florida.

It’s cool to still be able to get these stories from those that were there. My mother owned the Beatles first album and we wore the grooves on that record out.

These Kevin videos are a genuine delight. Thank you Otis and Thank you Kevin.👍

Hello Otis, enjoying your videos of Kevin. My favorite John Lennon song I believe is One After 909. Thanks man, and Beatles brothers and sisters ✌️ and 🤘. Brother Gary

I eat this stuff up. I am a life-long Beatles' fan. Saw them 3 times in concert. I love the trivia and personal stories. And I am in my early to mid 70s.

Hay Otis good stuff favourite John song that is a bit hard but l really like gimme some truth love from Australia 😎♥️

Thank you for your valuble time Mr.Gibbs. You're the best!

It never seems like Xmas to me until I hear And So this is Christmas on the radio-not on you tube but just appearing on the radio to shake me into the spirit. If I'm not hearing it on the radio I'll call up my favorite Austin Public station and request it. Its not the same because I forced the isue-hearing it in a natural setting works best for me. The song was new when I was a teen with my first car and it was in heavy rotation. Favorite Lennon: In My Life, Tomorrow Never Knows, Crippled Inside, Well Well Well (only Anna and Twist and Shout top that vocal performance

Brilliant.Thank you !! '' I found out what a Capo was ''. Awesome.I love Bungalow Bill too.

By the way , I'm glad your channel is growing

Thank you so much for these videos Otis! My favorite J.L song is "Woman" from "Double Fantasy".

Great interview! My favorite songs include Imagine, Mother. Gove Peace a chance, , I'm losing You, and so many more!

Great interview Ottis I’ve enjoyed both and I could listen to his stories all day. Great Score keep up the great work you do!

The two girls he mentioned I think were for Across the Universe - they were not used in the released version ultimately but I heard some anthology version somewhere.

Wow , this is amazing and a cool side to hear from outside the band but just on the cuff... Thank you so much ..

Hide Your Love Away is my favorite Lennon song on which he sang

Thanks Otis! 😊👍I think my fav is jealous guy! Hard to pick!👍

Thanks fun stuff Thanks for sharing ur time

AWESOME! Made my USA DAY! LOL! And I dig me some Lady Madona and few more.

Silly Otis, asking for a favorite song... Thought we covered this when you asked for a favorite George song 😁Tsk, tsk. Keep safe and keep it coming!

Good ol Kev!! Love his laugh.

Imagine should be a look of the then an now. Lord help us all. Miss you john for your words an will live on forever.

Thank you for a nice interview. I would like to hear the story behind the song "In my life" from the album Rubber Soul. It's such a beautiful tune.

Fav Lennon song is Imagine then as a Beatle it is In My Life. John I could relate to him more

You ask a hard question, favorite Lennon song? , too many. "And so this is Christmas" "one" War finally winding down. Time for some reflection! That song was me that year.

My man, this is epic

Learned so much about the Beatles from Chris Odell's book, "Miss Odell". It's great to hear the experiences of those in their circle. This video fun to hear too! I really dislike that "Number 9" too. Can't do it. 😊Thanks !

So great to hear Kevin talk about it all. Favorite John Lennon song is as hard as favorite any song by the greats. Limiting it to not with the Beatles I’d say a few favorites are: Working Class Hero, Crippled Inside, Imagine, God, I Found Out and Ain’t it hard (because I used to play it with my old band) and his album of covers called Rock n Roll. Thanks Otis for sharing this cool material!!!

In the news paper archives I came across a Vancouver BC No# 9 Beatnik Coffee House article - I think it was about 1959. I googled for more info and sure enough there it was. When I saw it I thought of John & the Beatles. Worth a look.

Across the Universe is a favorite. Hard to pick...!

My 2 favorite John Lennon Songs are: Beautiful boy and Woman.

I love these first hand accounts. Just like with Jim Morrison, we find out from his real friends that he was nothing at all like the books and movies portrayed him to be.

Impossible to pick a favorite John Lennon song but he is my favorite Beatle. Dream #9, Give me some Truth, working Class hero, cry baby cry I am the Walrus all stand out. She Said, I'm a loser, hide your love away. That just sctatches the surface of his genius.

great interview, otis. and great beard representation.

What a special privilege it was to be around Lennon

precious

very cool

imagine is one of the best songs ever written

Wonderful lad.

Pretty cool. It's funny to think about them using Fender amps. Story was, Fender wanted them, even offering an endorsement deal. Don Randall flies to London for a meeting. He and Paul get along famously, talking tones, new models, etc. John shows up in 'a foul mood', arguing with Yoko. "WTF we doing here ? You give us the amps and we'll play them. Are we done ?" Not that they needed the money but Fender had no problem turning the page.

Hallo ich schreibe jetzt mal in deutsch. Der 2. Part hat mich total begeistert. Ich schaue gerade das Ende. Hierbei waren alle gleichberechtigt. Paul wirkte ganz anders, sie wollten Musik machen, und jeder konnte seine Meinung sagen, so viel ich verstehen konnte. Auch George war wieder glücklich. Billy war es auch, und er hat für eine positive Atmosphäre beigetragen. Lg from Germany. Ellen beatles Fan since I'm 9 years old. 🥰