Video: 'John Lennon And Yoko Ono-Heart Play-Unfinished Dialogue -A Spoken Word Documentary (1983)'

(Wednesday, September 24, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio Aug. 7, 1980, after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), concluded an in-depth interview (with Ono) today by David Sheff for the January 1981 edition of Playboy magazine. Continue reading John Lennon concludes in-depth interview for Playboy magazine 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1980) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Dear Yoko (Early Take)'

(Monday, September 22, 1980, beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “Dear Yoko” and “I’m Losing You” today, overdubbing his lead vocals for both songs at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Dear Yoko’ and ‘I’m Losing You’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980) →

Video: 'John Lennon - "Watching The Wheels" Take 3'

(Saturday, September 20, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “Watching The Wheels” today, overdubbing his lead vocals at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Watching The Wheels’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him (Official Music Video)'

(Thursday, September 18, 1980, starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), recorded his vocal harmony for Ono’s “Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him,” which was later released with Lennon’s vocal isolated, today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon records harmony vocal for ‘Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1980) →

Video: 'Woman (2010 Remix)'

(Wednesday, September 17, 1980, starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “Woman,” “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” and “Clean Up Time” today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes three tracks for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1980) →