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JOHN LENNON'S JUKEBOX premiered on September 8, 2004 and was rebroadcast on May 18, 2006 on PBS (check local listings).
A fresh take on one of the 20th century's greatest songwriting talents -- John Lennon. An in-depth performance documentary that celebrates the songwriter's craft, this fascinating program traces the influences on one of music's most inspirational figures by revealing the secrets of his private record collection. Stacked with the tracks that inspired Lennon to tune up, turn on, and rock out, JOHN LENNON'S JUKEBOX explores the impact of those songs on his life and the times in which he lived, and evokes the spirit that propelled a rock and roll delinquent to become an icon. Authorized by Yoko Ono and featuring commentary by Sting, this unique documentary puts a delicious new spin on a classic tale, re-creating the sound of a revolution in the making. Among the featured songs are Otis Redding's version of "My Girl," Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour," Fontella Bass' "Rescue Me," the Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream/Do You Believe in Magic," and hits by a wealth of other '60s music icons.
When it came to musical inspiration, even the Beatles got by with a little help from their friends. Like so many young aspiring musicians, John Lennon learned and improved his playing by covering and imitating his idols. In Lennon's Musical Inspiration, the Multimedia Presentation, get to know some of the artists whose 45s were found in Lennon's jukebox and whose work contributed to his musical education. In the essay, writer Ed Ward examines how the music included in Lennon's record collection contributed to the development of the unique Beatles sound. Find the complete directory of tracks in the 30-pound portable jukebox, the 1960s version of today's iPod™, in the song list.
Top banner photos: John Lennon playing harmonica, and his portable traveling companion that offers a prehistory of Beatles influences. |
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The teenaged John Lennon loved listening to and singing American rock 'n' roll. |
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John Lennon performing with the Beatles during their first stateside tour in 1964. |
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This program is not available on VHS or DVD. |
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