As we celebrate the 50th anniversary or the Beatles' arrival in America, Julian Lennon tells CBS News what it was like growing up as the son of a Beatle.
Absolutely. Brilliant musical talent, etc. but I have a feeling John was more of a mess than we'll ever know. At age 40, he was just getting his shit together so who knows how he would've evolved. What a shame.
John Deegan Just because people grow up with bad guardians does not excuse abuse and neglect to others. I grew up in an extremely abusive household and was beaten severely by both my parents multiple multiple times. I’ve never once thought about hitting anyone, especially my wife.
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I like Cynthia!!! I have no idea WHY John left her for Yolo Ono!! Cynthia has so much class!!! And a wonderful beautiful soul. She done an excellent job raising Julian!!!
I'm glad to see the son of someone famous( although Julian is famous too), is truly involved in helping people. Today's children of the rich and famous are narcissistic spoiled brats!
+JNagarya Lennon wasn't some shallow self promoter, he was loved because he was honest or tried to be. He paid a big price for confronting Nixon and Hoover crowd. Give him the respect he deserves.
I don't believe that Julian is "boasting" or you need to doubt anything that he says. He is known for being a very honest , sincere, and honorable man. Look at his entire history---he's honest and I don't know why you'd choose to make such a comment. He hasn't said or done anything in his life that should cause you doubt the things he says. I think you can pretty much take anything Julian says to the bank. My guess is that you're a "glass half empty" kind of person. No reason at all to come up with that kind of a comment in response to this interview with Julian. Lauren
He very much is a decent, honest, respectable, humanitarian who deserves the best in life. Definitely not the typical spoiled brat of a celebrity. Jules is a great guy!
What an original person. Not fake and not boasting about his fathers legacy. We need to see more good souls like him in the world. He has exceptional sense of humour, and great taste of words.👌
The net is full of Beach Boys stuff, plenty fellow musicians do mention them as an influence, they are linked to the Beatles. And you say no one talks about them? What´s your planet?
+JNagarya There is proof, I read it in a big book where Sky Daddy said if I am a good boy I go to the clouds, but if I'm bad I get a pitchfork stuck really far into my ass. What more proof do you need than that?..
This kind hearted famous person is the best role model for all of you aspiring musicians artists. Julian used his fame and influence to make this world a better place to live. May you have more success and blessings in life.
I absolutely adore Julian Lennon he is the most special human being which says so much for his mother she raised him to be such a loving caring kind hearted soul. ♥️
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The White Feather is Beautiful story and cause!Love the way he expresses himself. Cant be an easy cross to carry being John Lennon's son! The documentary is amazing very talented man !
Julian you are talented, good - hearted, kind, outgoing person, thank you for your beautiful songs. Keep up the tremendous awesome work. God bless and May you be blessed more in 2024!
Julian recorded one of my songs called 'Because', I was the ghost writer for The Dave Clark Five and wrote some of their hits such as 'Bits and pieces', and 'Anyway you want it', also a few of their 'B' sides and album tracks. There have been many versions of 'Because' by many great Artists and Bands but Julian's version is my favourite, he made a superb job of it. I have been trying for many years to contact Julian and make him aware of two things, first his is my favourite version of my song, and secondly although Dave Clark has his name as the writer of the song he had nothing at all to do with writing it, in fact when I first played and sung it to him and Mike Smith although Mike instantly loved it Dave was not so keen on it, he said it' was not a DC5 type song', he wanted to keep to the 'Glad all over' format, and in fact 'Because' first saw the light of day as a 'B' side on one of the DC5 records!!!
My word he’s so much like Paul, he obviously looks a *Lot* like his father. But he’s a like Paul. It’s because Paul stepped up when John wouldn’t.. it’s good that he did because now Julian is kind and a gentleman.
He's so well spoken.......and his story is so intriguing. I believe with all my heart that because he decided to help those people that day.......from there on his life was enriched with the purpose to serve and help others. When we help others there are special blessings that are bestowed upon us. That is just the way that it is. It's alot of work that never stops. It's a continuous non stop effort to be involved with improving and conserving people's lives. It's alot of sacrifice I'm sure.......but when you answer a calling like that, your life is enriched. Pretty commendable.
Marcio Andrei Vieira Gusmão Remember though that John's life was cut very short. It's unfair to judge him when he wasn't given ample time to right his wrongs.
He isn't gay. he's had relationships with woman and has been in a longterm relationship for a while. He struggled with a lot for a long time and didn't want to bring a woman into the mess he's had trouble sorting out. He has said that he does hope to settle down and have a family , (still talking about a woman!). Lauren
He's had a lot of trouble dealing with what's happened to him and has felt he had to get things straightened out in his head so that he can be a good husband and/or Dad. He has had relationships with women in the past, and is in a longterm relationship now. He wants to have a family, but it's taken him a while to get to a place that he feels his baggage won't interfere. One of these days you may be surprise to learn that is getting married or already got married. He's a great guy and wants to be a great husband and father. Lauren
@@wayneschlegel1340 You can know someone you never met if you study them. And it is also easy to predict that his dad would be proud of this. Your comment is idiotic.
Julian is such a genuine person. He's an amazing musician, but he's also an amazing human being. Cynthia did a brilliant job raising him. Every interview I see makes me love him more. What a gift! I wish that John could have seen what an amazing human Julian is. That part breaks my heart. My sons are amazing people. They are musically gifted and are compassionate and wonderful humans. My ex husband doesn't see that. He's lost.
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Noticed that myself. He's not outspoken like his dad was. He's more diplomatic. And he tend to put his fingers over this mouth like Paul does. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. ^_^
rocknrollman beatlemaniadude Well Paul had stepped up a little more in Julian's life as a father figure when john wouldn't...I think it's great that he was there for him when John wasn't because I don't think he would be the man he is today without Paul
Yes you can certainly see the influence Paul had in him in his (Julian's) impressionable early years. His Dad was a complicated cynical egotistical selfish mess at the time. He carried a lot of baggage. I often wonder what he would have evolved into had he lived. He'd be 77 now.
CrystalandPals I think the question about him growing up with his dad shouldn't of been asked. I am sure it annoys Julian to be asked that over and over seeing he was just a young lad when the Beatles were formed plus it doesn't sound like he had much of a relationship with John.
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you're obviously a well educated intellectual who would know a lot. A lot about screwing your cousins in the barn after a "proud hunt". What a thing to be proud about. You can point a high powered rifle and pull the trigger. Wow...impressive.
Yes, that's pretty well documented BUT in John's defense, alot of people are assholes before age 40, then they grow up. Especially people who come from a background as fucked up as his. He was just starting to get his shit together, when the end came.
When Hey Jude came out, not too many people knew it was about Julian, and originally entitled Julian, I believe. It's amazing to learn this so many years later. Julian's willingness to share this personal stuff is very cool and has nearly brought me to tears. I came of age during the Beatles rise, and in Vietnam John Lennon was one of our leaders of thought we listened to when off duty and turned on, and tuned in. John Lennon had a big effect on the diminishment of that war, I know he did. We loved the Beatles in the war, and they and good Vietnamese cannabis sativa turned our minds around to face the truth; John Lennon gave us some truth, and that was that peace was the only viable choice; all else was heresy. We traded heroes in the 60s, and one of them whom we traded the politicians for was John Lennon. Thank God for Julian, a great gift from John and Cindy to us. Julian, ya. I love your music and listening to you share your beautifl soul. A distant fan, me.
Great respect to a lovely human being, he has had a lot of demons to fight and in spite of that he has come out the other side a thoroughly decent and well balanced person, big respect to his late mum too1
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Maybe Julian and Dani .... The other kids aren't very good musicians or singers. But there is a big age difference between Danhi and Julian. Rings son Zack is a great drummer but he plays for the Who.
+warhawk40 It's pretty clear that Julian wants to be his own person and not be in the shadow of his father. I don't blame him. The son always wants to topple the father, but you really can't one-up someone like John Lennon in terms of songwriting or rock and roll. I think he's found his strengths elsewhere.
T Bergs I guess musical talent is less genetic and more hard work/environmental. That explains why Julian and other offspring of great artists so infrequently measure up. Maybe growing up poor or in nasty environments, like John Lennon or Kurt Cobain, really pushes people to work at their craft.
To all people saying John Lennon was just too young to be a father. Being too young does not erase parental instinct, does not prevent you from being loving and altruistic. Besides, Cynthia was also young, and Paul was even younger, and Paul did more than John did. There are no excuses for abusive and disloyal men. And this is coming from a huge Lennon fan. I think we can be fans of his public persona, and some aspects of his personality, while disliking others.
What a great story about the white feather. It’s a really remarkable thing that Julian has turned his influential position into something so positive in an effort to bring about change. Cheers to you, Julian!
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Now we can see how John might of looked if he was allowed to grow old. Julian is already 54 and John will remain 40 forever. I feel sorry for Julian because Yoko took his father from him and until he grew up, there was not much he could do about it.
He's very down to earth. A classy gentleman..Honest, with no affectations. I'd like to see him get together with Lisa Marie Presley. They'd be a good match.
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For John abandoning Julian at such an early age, and not including him in his will, or later being any part of his life, Julian excelled as a great man and musician. But from what I hear about the after life, I belief John realized the wrong he did for Julian, and came back through death to make up for it and help his son succeed for the snub he gave him in life.
The most amazing moments in life are the ones in between or just before they become famous. when you cant predict when fame happens to people. Knowing those people then prior is powerful.
Julian Lennon seems to have the calmer Liverpool tones, like McCartney has, vocally in speech. His Dad was faster and more aggressive in talking. High end voice. Paul had a calmer sort of deep voice.
JNagarya I know Beatles because I was fan of them. But later I found that john lennon was an asshole. He unnecessarily acted like a jerk on every interview.
I love julian lennon since 1986 god i loved going to all hes concerts singing all the music i loved and music videos we're awesome too.i have such a crush on him too The good old days.
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love the beatles from 11 years old i use to go next door to my friends house they had a color tv we didnt and i was 11 when they first appered on ed selaven show and me and my friend never miss the show we loved th ebeatles
Julian really is what I picture the child of John Lennon being like. Sean on the other hand... ehhhh... He got his father's looks, sure, but I don't know if he necessarily got his talent as well. Not to say he's a _bad_ musician, but he's definitely not on the same level as his father or older brother. I can't imagine how difficult it was -and still is- to have been raised under the pressure of being expected to be as good of a musician/performer as John was. Especially with all of the inter-family drama that went on between Julian and Yoko.
April if you ask me Sean can't hold a candle to how much better Julian is. John left Julian when he was about 3 years old. How can a man do that kind of makes me think John was a crappy dad to him.
John Lennon's legacy and reputation -- slowly "morphing" as the decades pass. His dark side is becoming more well known now (thanks to interviews, biographies, documentaries). Glad that Julian has so many good qualities. John -- LOVED, LOVED his humor and so many of his tunes/lyrics... witty quotes. Sadly, don't think I would've liked (respected) him as a person.
+DonnyOsmosis John Lennon was 40 when he ..died.. I believe he was in a process of something.. Growing? Learning? Trying to settle ? ( sorry , English isn't my mother tongue) I just want to say that his life was stoped at 4; and so was his process of becoming may be a " better " person *
well. appreciate the craft but never treat the craftsman as god. second that. John Lennon was a great artist but he was a tool. much like any other people.
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