John Lennon performs two songs for ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’ 50 years ago today (Apr 8 1975)


Video: 'John Lennon Stand By Me + Slippin' and Slidin' - Old Grey Whistle Test (Raw Footage) - 8 April 1975'

(Tuesday, April 8, 1975) — Former Beatle John Lennon performed live vocal/guitar (along with a pre-recorded backing track) versions of “Stand By Me” and “Slippin’ And Slidin'” today at The Record Plant East in New York City for the Apr. 18, 1975, edition of the BBC2’s Old Grey Whistle Test program to promote his latest album Rock ‘N’ Roll.


Video: 'John Lennon | Stand By Me ("Old Grey Whistle Test" Remix 2024)'

Lennon had already been interviewed by disc jockey Bob Harris on Mar. 11, 1975, at his Dakota apartment for the program.


Video: 'Slippin' and Slidin' - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

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