Comments on: Manhattan 25 Years Ago

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:10:36 +0000

Hi Aidan,

Living in France, I didn’t see the C4 documentary, although their efficient international sales department will probably sell the rights to translate and air it here in a late night spot on a channel like Arte. Just like the conclusion of my article says, Chapman indeed succeeded in making himself a dark figure of history.

I hope Macca’s tour will be coming to France, I’ll be trying to grab tickets. In fact, looking up tour dates now .

Glad to see you here, do drop back in from time to time.

-Fruey

By: Aidan

Aidan — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:29:05 +0000

The Channel 4 documentary shown on the night of the anniversary, hailing some ‘exclusive access’ to Chapman a journalist had achieved, was fairly repellent and depressing. Offered very little insight into what was hysterically hyped as the ‘mystery’ of his motive, in between long, tedious, entirely-unilluminating self-indulgence from the killer himself.
Hardly seemed an engaging, well-judged way to mark the memory of John Lennon. Mere vindication of Chapman’s fame fantasies… Very frustrating.

On a cheerier note, am keeping my fingers, arms, legs, toes all crossed for another Macca tour in the UK sometime soon, especially after such a stunning album… Have seen him three times – 1990 at Wembley, 1993 and 2002 at Earls Court – the most spectacular shows I’ve ever enjoyed…

By: Simon

Simon — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:35:35 +0000

Carrster,

Lucky you to see him 4 times. I just don’t get the time to go to concerts these days…

Allison,

Time sure is odd. The older you get, the weirder it feels. To have memories from 25 years ago fixed in my mind like it was just yesterday makes me feel old and nostalgic. That must sound terribly pretentious to those who remember even more distant events like the moon landings.

-Fruey

By: allison

allison — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 05:54:13 +0000

I remember the people wailing, the news blaring, the radio playing. Lennon’s death, and Elvis’. And I couldn’t quite figure out what the deal was. Hard to believe I have children the age I was when these events occured. I suppose they’ll remember things like 9/11 in a similar fashion. Time is odd.

By: carrster

carrster — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 21:38:49 +0000

Very true – ying & yang wouldn’t you say? I’ve seen Paul 4 times now!! (most recently the Back in the US tour just this past October – fantastic! Best show yet).

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:54:27 +0000

Carrster,

I’m probably more of a “Paul” person too. I’ve even seen him live a couple of times, and I have more of his solo stuff. His recent book “Many Years From Now” is inevitably tilted towards McCartney but shows how important his contribution really was. The two really were a songwriting pair in the beginning though: each inspiring the other, and pushing the limits. Without Lennon there would have been no McCartney.

Dave,

You’re welcome!

-Fruey

By: Marinade Dave

Marinade Dave — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:33:22 +0000

Why, thank you, Fruey.

By: carrster

carrster — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:24:04 +0000

Once again I donned all black as my silent tribue (I’m a dork, I know). The Beatles have also had a profound effect on my life, and although I’m more of “Paul” person I do love John’s work and life as well. It’s a sad sad thing. I didn’t really know the importance of what had happened when he was shot (I was 7) but I kind of had a feeling that something BIG had gone down. I obviously began to understand it more later as I grew to appreciate his music.

Interesting…a Paul McCartney song just came on the radio…

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:41:04 +0000

Just caught up with it now. I’d say it’s recommended reading for anyone who doesn’t know your site.

-Fruey

By: Marinade Dave

Marinade Dave — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 17:37:56 +0000

Did you read what I posted today?