ALL WE ARE SAYING

'The Last Major Interview with John Lennon & Yoko Ono' conducted by David Sheff, this book was originally published in 1981, just after Lennon's assassination. It is a rich and vivid interview with John and Yoko, wide-ranging in its coverage of art, creativity, the music business, their extraordinary childhoods, privacy, the true stories of how the Beatles broke up, Lennon and McCartney's collaborations on the greatest Beatles songs, parenthood, money, feminism, religion, and insecurity. At the heart of the conversation is the rare, deep romantic and spiritual bond between John and Yoko. Sympathetic and insightful questions from New York Times bestselling author David Sheff set the tone for the musicians' responses, and his presence at the scene as he walks through the kitchen door of their Dakota apartment and accompanies the famous couple to the studio, where they were recording what would turn out to be Lennon's final albums, is painful to imagine. Sheff's new introduction looks at his 40 year old interview afresh and examines how what he learned from John Lennon has resonated with him as a man and parent. It is a knockout interview and a crucial piece of Beatles history - playful, intense and inspiring. Sheff observes moments at Lennon's famous white piano and the rock star's work at the stove, making them grilled cheese sandwiches! Frisky, unguarded and intense, a glimpse into the work of a musical genius. 259pp, paperback.