John: Uh, this is John Lennon talking to you from the heart of the West Side of New York in an interview exclusive ā full interview ā with brand new New Yorker Sean Ono Lennon, spelled S-E-A-N. Okay? Now tell me Sean, whatās your first impression of New York?
Sean: [Baby noises]
John: I see.Ā
An interview John did with his son, Sean, circa 1976. The Lennon family had just gainedĀ permanent residency in New York. Sean had been born October of the year prior. I apologize for the background music - I didnāt add that. My favorite quotes/partial transcript:
John: I was wondering if the fiscal crisis of New York had any āĀ
John: Uh-huh, thatās the one I was talking about, yes.
John: I see you know which subjects to avoid and which not to. Very sensible. Must be running for office, is that what it is?
John: It is exciting, isnāt it? And such a strain on the - on the old ticker. [Laughs]
John: Oh, heās smiling, folks.Ā
John: [Very softly] Perhaps youād like to tell me your favorite color?
John: Thatās not good enough, Iām afraid.
John: [Normal voice] No interesting color.
John: Will you be doing any concerts while youāre staying - while youāre here?
John: Yes, I thought so. You havenāt got the group together. I understand completely.Ā
John: Uh, I heard you were backstage at the [Bob] Dylan concert, or was that just a rumor?
John: An outright lie? My goodness.
John: I was wondering what itās like being the son of such astoundingly famous, beautiful, and talented parents as John and Yoko? I wonder what itās likeā¦Ā
John: Oh, I see. I mean, could you - could you give me āĀ
John: Ah, mhmm, yes - more fullā¦ background into that?
John: I see youāre very fascinated by this - this black box that Iām interviewing you with - this tape recorder. In fact, it seems to inhibit you a little bit. I mean, are you conscious - or self-conscious about the tape recorder?
John: Well, heās turned his head away because he got very paranoid [laugh]. Itās alright, you know. Just think of it as a very dark relative.
John: Elton! What about Elton [John]? Heās your godfather!
Sean: [Fussy baby noises]
John: Do you want to tell me how it is to have such a famous godfather?
John: Well, I knowĀ you havenāt been able to see him yet. Thatās because he canāt come into the country until January!
John: Well, letās just get him on the phone. Get his ass over here.
Sean: [Fussy baby noises]
John: Well, I think at that point weāve left the interviewee because he obviously was getting violent at the thought of not seeing Dean Martin and all those people in their prime, as it were.
