John Lennon was killed 30 years ago today. Recorded only hours before the murder, this is the very last interview with him and Yoko Ono.

The interview took place at Studio One at the Dakota building in New York, where Lennon and Ono lived and where the deadly shots were fired at the entrance.

Listening to this caused me to pause and remember how quickly and unexpectedly life can end, and how rapidly families and relationships can be shattered.

I have omitted Parts 1 – 3, on which one could hear Yoko Ono chatting with reporters while they are waiting for Lennon, who is running late and enters the room at about 3’40” of Part 4 (below).

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Thanks to Chris Simpson (who goes by the handle NeilFraudstong) for archiving and sharing this material.

Reinhard Kargl

Journalist and media professional currently based in Los Angeles, California. Focusing on science and technology.