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John Lennon R.I.P.

Pearlee — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:55:35 GMT

Today is a sad day for me, a huge Beatles fan. John Lennon was shot to death by a maniac today in 1980, 37 years ago. One can only Imagine what beautiful songs John would have written in those 37 years that he hasn't been here with us.

Rest in peace, John Lennon. Gone way too soon, and too young. I'll always love your music that you did get to write, esp. with McCartney. The two of you together were genius songwriters and, as history has proven, the songs are still loved and enjoyed long after your death.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:08:42 GMT

Such an iconic talent.

'imagine' is a favorite of mine.

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meallen616 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:22:50 GMT

My favorite,

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OKPrincess — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:29:40 GMT

If you get the opportunity go see Paul McCartney. We saw him 2 or 3 years ago and it was a surreal experience to be singing the Beatles songs with one of the Beatles. I was not lucky enough to see them when they came to USA. Next to seeing Elvis in concert I was awestruck. So sorry when John died. Music is the universal language IMO.

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Pearlee — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:51:37 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
If you get the opportunity go see Paul McCartney. We saw him 2 or 3 years ago and it was a surreal experience to be singing the Beatles songs with one of the Beatles. I was not lucky enough to see them when they came to USA. Next to seeing Elvis in concert I was awestruck. So sorry when John died. Music is the universal language IMO.

@OKPrincess I know! I thought the exact same thing! I've seen MACCA in concert three times (2005, 2015 and 2016). I sat there thinking, "I can't believe I'm singing Obla-Di, Obla-Da with one of the Beatles, the one who wrote it!" It was just amazing. His concerts are amazing and talk about getting your money's worth! Over three hours each of MACCA. I can't believe there is so much talent in one person.

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Catty2 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:53:41 GMT

@Pearlee

I thought of that today and remember it like it was yesterday. Shocking and such a loss. I played his "Double Fantasy" album over and over and over after hearing he had been killed. I was lucky enough to see The Beatles in concert when I was a teenager. I've also seen Ringo and The All Starr Band twice and Paul once. All amazing!

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LTT1 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 22:04:35 GMT

https://youtu.be/VOgFZfRVaww

@Pearlee @Catty2 @OKPrincess @meallen616 @chickenbutt

The link above is to the video “Imagine.”

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lOVETOSHOP — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:33:50 GMT

It's funny, I just heard "Imagine" on the radio yesterday and was thinking the anniversary of John Lennon's death was coming up. A beautiful song that really makes you stop and think.

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conlt — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:10:25 GMT

Yes, I remember that sad day. I was living and working in NY. It is hard for me to believe that it was that long ago.

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Shorty2U — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 06:27:53 GMT

Its a sad day for me too. I am also a huge Beatles fan. I played Beatles music earlier today. I also watched the video of people paying their respects and singing at the Imagine memorial in NYC. Its sad enough when someone dies but to be taken away in the way he was makes it even worse. And I wont go on about it but why does the perp get to live when John did not :-(

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Pearlee — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 18:15:22 GMT

@Shorty2U Is it an Imagine memorial, or is it Strawberry Fields, or are there two?

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SilleeMee — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 18:32:18 GMT

rip

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MoJoV — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:10:31 GMT

Makes it doubly sad that he was murdered...what a waste of one so talented. George's passing was tragic,too,but at least not done intentionally.

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Pearlee — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:26:17 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
Makes it doubly sad that he was murdered...what a waste of one so talented. George's passing was tragic,too,but at least not done intentionally.

@MoJoV I agree. It's especially tragic when a genius life is cut short because, as I said in my first post, you can't help but wonder what other contributions (in this case music) would have been made to the world had the person lived longer.

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lucymo — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:38:33 GMT

I remember when John was killed like it was yesterday. I still love to hear 'Imagine' and we can only imagine what he would have done if he had more time.

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Pearlee — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 20:01:08 GMT

Today again is the anniv. of Lennon's murder- 38 years ago today.

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threecees — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 21:21:34 GMT

Was thinking of today's date being the anniversary of John's death last night

when we were watching Christmas videos and War is Over came on.

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Kitty Galore — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 02:50:32 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
If you get the opportunity go see Paul McCartney. We saw him 2 or 3 years ago and it was a surreal experience to be singing the Beatles songs with one of the Beatles. I was not lucky enough to see them when they came to USA. Next to seeing Elvis in concert I was awestruck. So sorry when John died. Music is the universal language IMO.

@OKPrincess. I totally agree , seen Sir Paul a few times, once overseas and each time I was in awe and went away feeling it was surreal. I absolutely love him closest thing to seeing the Beeatles! I hope to see him in concert at least once more if possible , it's never going to be enough. What a waste losing John all those years ago now. What a sad thing fir all of us to not have the music he would have been writing and singing all these years as well . Started playingWar is over a couple weeks ago , still holds up after all these years , love the song. I'm sure he's signing in heaven....

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Huge Hannah — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:51:17 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
George's passing was tragic,too,but at least not done intentionally.

Unfortunately, that's not quite the case. George died of lung cancer, from smoking. He tried and tried to quit but he just couldn't and it got him in the end. How sad.