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John Lennon's New York - A Magical History Tour

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Want to visit all the New York sites significant in John Lennon's life but don't know where to start? This DVD should be required viewing before planning such a trip. Interviews with Bob Gruen, David Peel, and Lennon's Japanese language instructor provide a fascinating portrait of his New York years. Susan Ryan also interjects interesting facts about the history of New York itself. If you can't see these sites in person, "John Lennon's New York" is the next best thing!

Outside of London and, of course, Liverpool, New York City has more sites associated with The Beatles than any other city. John Lennon spent most of the last decade of his life in NYC so there are also plenty of sites associated with Lennon's post-Beatles life and they're virtually all here on this DVD. Trina Yannicos and Susan Ryan take us on an entertaining and informative tour of the Big Apple's Lennon sites. A must for any non-New Yorker Lennonphiles thinking of making the trip to NYC and handy for New York-based fans as well.

If you enjoy a thorough and lively tour through the haunts of the places John used to hang out and the people he knew. Check this DVD out. I was entertained by the touring of Susan and Trina. They truly have amassed a great deal of knowledge making this DVD a great educational tool for the fan wanting to learn it all about John when he lived in NYC. Some places, liek LaFortuna are disappearing and this is a wonderful tribute to these places.

I found out a few things I didn't know and I know quite a bit about John and his life. I'm a Beatles Historian and used to work at the Hard Rock Vault as their expert on The Beatles. Pick up this delightful and thorough DVD and spend an afternoon getting lost in the memories with Trina, Susan and their guests.

Short and simple - my discs dont play on any of my 4 DVD players. Yep, I'm right here in Maryland so its not me.

The DVD gives a wonderful overview of the highlights in NYC of places that John Lennon frequented. Ms. Ryan provides colorful information on the DVD as well and she is an engaging presence. I agree with others that Ms. Yannicos may want to consider voice lessons if she is to continue on this path--her voice's tone and constant use of the term 'actually' are an unfortunate distraction. Despite that drawback I recommend this highly to any Lennon fan or anyone seeking a walking tour in NYC that is music related or Beatles related. A++++.

Nice try, but good Lord, it's actually an actually horrible video. BUT, not because the places they visited, but the commentary is terrible. Ruins it. The chick with the whiny voice--count the 'actually's--terrible. This could have been a wonderful documentary, but...no.. Actually...

I purchased the DVD for my daughter and I to watch and we both thoroughly enjoyed the tour given by Trina and Susan! The DVD provides insight into the life Lennon lived in NYC and the locations he visited. Trina and Susan really know their facts on John and NYC. We enjoyed the DVD so much that we already booked an actual tour with Susan while we are vacationing in New Yok.

Bottom Line: The DVD is worth the money and you will enjoy it!

this video is great, new york shown by a new yorker and a true beatles fan. it has a lot of info and its easy to watch.
melanie silver

In the 40 plus years since The Beatles sang on Ed Sullivan, Americans have been digesting the same tired diet of Beatle information. So many books, mags, movies, etc. tell the same ole story. But the ground covered (lol) in Ryan's and Yannicos's "John Lennon's New York" is new, fresh, and yes...interesting! This walking tour of the city isn't just a glimpse of The Dakota or Strawberry Fields. You will see John's pharmacy, the intimate cafe where he sipped early morning cappucinos, and the friends he made while in New York City. If you're bored with the routine Beatle fare (as I was!) and want to LEARN something new about John, you'll love the video. Since it is three hours long, you get your money's worth. I absolutely loved it.

I have been to NY and researched all the spots that were associated with John Lennon and the producers did a good job. Only negaative is the speakers voice....WOW!