The Saddest Part Of Beatles '64 Is John Lennon Foreseeing His Own Death
The documentary Beatles ‘64 takes a look at the band’s arrival in the United States in 1964, and among the songs and nostalgia, there’s a pretty dark and sad part in which John Lennon foresaw his own death. Directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Beatles ‘64 was released on Disney+ in November 2024. The film features footage shot by Albert and David Maysles during the Beatles' visit to the United States, which was originally for the 1964 documentary What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A., along with interviews with fans, producers, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.
Beatles ‘64 is a look into the band’s feelings and reactions to arriving in the United States, their historic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the fans’ intense welcome and reactions to the band’s arrival and presence, and the overall atmosphere as the country had just gone through the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The latter is mentioned multiple times throughout the documentary, and it had a big impact on the band, particularly John Lennon, making way for Beatles ‘64’s saddest part.
Beatles ‘64 goes back and forth between footage from the Beatles’ three-week visit to the US in 1964, some of the aftermath back in England, and interviews with the surviving band members and other people. The documentary offers a close look at the band in their hotel, bus, and more, showing a bit of their personalities, sense of humor, the dynamic between them, their thoughts on their visit to the US, and more. Adding to this is the commentary of the different guests, and one of them makes a sad reveal about John Lennon.
Source: Adrienne Tyler/screenrant.com
