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John Lennon at the 主播大秀

Liza Tarbuck explores the 主播大秀's archive of John Lennon's work, from his earliest days with The Beatles to his final interview, recorded 2 days before his death in December 1980.

As part of the John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band Artist Collection, another chance to hear Liza Tarbuck exploring the 主播大秀's archive of John Lennon's work, from his earliest days with the Beatles up to his final interview, recorded 2 days before his death in December 1980.

Born on the 9th of October 1940, John Lennon's work both as a musician and as a high profile peace activist still resonates as loudly today as it did during his lifetime. He appeared frequently on 主播大秀 programmes, which provide a fascinating insight into his creative output and worldview. His contributions were articulate, often controversial and always searingly honest as he talked about subjects including the Vietnam War, his protracted struggles with the US authorities as he tried and eventually succeeded in securing residency there, the break-up of The Beatles, his treatment by the press and the development of his music throughout the 1960's and 70's.

The featured programmes include his 1971 appearance on Parkinson alongside his wife Yoko Ono, performing his own poetry on Not Only But Also, talking to Bob Harris about his albums Rock 'n' Roll and Walls and Bridges on The Old Grey Whistle Test, an early 'pop profile' for the World Service with Brian Matthew, and his explosive 1969 interview with veteran New York Times War Correspondent Gloria Emerson, which was captured on film for the 主播大秀's 24 Hours. Also featured are tracks from throughout his solo career, which were painstakingly restored and remixed for the collection Gimme Some Truth.

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Last on

Thu 7 Dec 2023 01:00
主播大秀 Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • John Lennon

    Mother

  • The Beatles

    Twist and Shout

  • The Beatles

    I Got To Find My Baby

  • The Beatles

    Help!

  • The Beatles

    Strawberry Fields Forever

  • The Beatles

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  • The Beatles

    Revolution

  • John Lennon

    Power To The People

  • John Lennon

    Cold Turkey

  • John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band

    Give Peace A Chance

  • John Lennon

    Instant Karma

  • John Lennon

    Isolation (feat. Plastic Ono Band)

  • John Lennon

    Imagine

  • John Lennon

    Come Together

  • Area Code 615

    Stone Fox Chase

  • David Bowie

    Fame

  • John Lennon

    How Do You Sleep?

  • John Lennon

    Sweet Little Sixteen

  • John Lennon

    What You Got

  • John Lennon

    Whatever Gets You Thru The Night

  • John Lennon

    (Just Like) Starting Over

  • John Lennon

    Woman

  • John Lennon

    Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)

  • The Beatles

    A Day In The Life

  • John Lennon

    Love (feat. Plastic Ono Band)

  • John Lennon

    #9 Dream

    • Calderstone.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Apr 2021 01:00
    主播大秀 Radio 6 Music
  • Tue 29 Nov 2022 01:00
    主播大秀 Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 7 Dec 2023 01:00
    主播大秀 Radio 6 Music