‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1980)


Video: 'John Lennon - Double Fantasy' (first 14 videos constitute original album)

(Monday, November 17, 1980)Double Fantasy, the fifth album by former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was released today in the U.S. and UK.

The album marked Lennon’s return to recording music full-time, following his five-year hiatus to raise his son Sean.

Recording sessions took place at The Hit Factory in New York City between August and October 1980. The final album features songs from both Lennon and Ono, largely alternating between the two in its track listing.

Produced by Lennon, Ono and Jack Douglas, it was the seventh and final studio album released by Lennon during his lifetime.

Other tracks recorded by Lennon from the sessions were compiled by Ono for release on Milk and Honey in 1984.