Lennon begins rehearsals for ‘One to One’ benefit concerts 40 years ago today (1972)


Video: Lennon rehearsing (Aug. 18-26, 1972); audio: 'It's So Hard' (probably recorded Aug. 18, 1972)

(Friday, August 18, 1972) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon began rehearsing today at Butterfly Studios in New York City for the “One to One” benefit concerts for children with mental challenges, scheduled for Madison Square Garden on Aug. 30.


Video: 'Woman is the Nigger of the World' (Aug. 18, 1972)


Video: 'Mother' (Aug. 18, 1972)


Video: "Come Together' (Aug. 18, 1972)