It Was 30 Years Ago Today...

Kevy Baby · 12-08-2010, 09:00 AM

On this day in 1980, John Lennon was taken from us. He was, in my opinion, not only one of the greatest song writers of our time, but a great man. His presence is sorely missed.

Snowflake · 12-08-2010, 09:10 AM

Kevy, I agree with you 100%. I will never forget the day, a very sad day. What I can't believe is that this was 30 years ago, it feels like yesterday.

PBS just ran an episode of American Experience on John Lennon, worth checking it, it was very well done. Lots of interview material woth Lennon I'd not heard and loads of recollections by friends and colleagues.

Listen to some John Lennon today, you won't regret it!

JWBear · 12-08-2010, 09:12 AM

I can still remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news.

Alex · 12-08-2010, 09:42 AM

So can I. It was at lunch, in middle school, and everybody looked at me like and alien since it was 1987.

blueerica · 12-08-2010, 09:50 AM

I was a little too little to remember the specifics, but I remember my mom crying. She'd shed tears at each anniversary for a while.

innerSpaceman · 12-08-2010, 11:00 AM

My cheese was so sad that day, and still is.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-08-2010, 11:26 AM

I have to admit, I don't remember a world where John Lennon is still alive. In my extensive high school research on the Beatles I came to realize that he felt more mythic than Paul, George or Ringo, partly because he was in some ways, but mostly because to me he never existed.

I think that I did get to a point where I learned enough that he became as real and human to me as the others, and his death morphed from obvious eventuality to tragic accident of fate.

I think I can now honestly say - I miss you, John.

<3

Kevy Baby · 12-08-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I have to admit, I don't remember a world where John Lennon is still alive.

Well, you were only 3-1/2 when he died.

Gemini Cricket · 12-08-2010, 06:01 PM

I remember that day. I liked the Beatles even back then. I remember seeing the born and died dates under his picture on the news. I was sad sad sad.

Gemini Cricket · 12-08-2010, 06:18 PM

I just listened to "A Day in the Life". It's such a powerful song.

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Kevy, I agree with you 100%. I will never forget the day, a very sad day. What I can't believe is that this was 30 years ago, it feels like yesterday. PBS just ran an episode of American Experience on John Lennon, worth checking it, it was very well done. Lots of interview material woth Lennon I'd not heard and loads of recollections by friends and colleagues. Listen to some John Lennon today, you won't regret it! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I can still remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So can I. It was at lunch, in middle school, and everybody looked at me like and alien since it was 1987.
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I was a little too little to remember the specifics, but I remember my mom crying. She'd shed tears at each anniversary for a while.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	My cheese was so sad that day, and still is.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I have to admit, I don't remember a world where John Lennon is still alive. In my extensive high school research on the Beatles I came to realize that he felt more mythic than Paul, George or Ringo, partly because he was in some ways, but mostly because to me he never existed. I think that I did get to a point where I learned enough that he became as real and human to me as the others, and his death morphed from obvious eventuality to tragic accident of fate. I think I can now honestly say - I miss you, John. <3 __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I remember that day. I liked the Beatles even back then. I remember seeing the born and died dates under his picture on the news. I was sad sad sad.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just listened to "A Day in the Life". It's such a powerful song.
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