Beatle on Bank Street

Hey all. Again, please pardon for the relative slowdown in posting, but life’s just a bit busy, these days. My kids return from college very soon, so we’re getting ready for that. Work is typically crazy. I’ll have another brain-busting update on the fucked-up feet front, soon, after I take my dreaded NCV test …. ahem, “Nerve Conduction Velocity” … next week. So, y’know … get excited for that.

But real quick, I spotted the below two items recently, and figured I should share them.

I’ve posted several entries, over the years (see below), speculating about what John Lennon loved most about living in New York. I mean, obviously, what’s not to love, especially if you’re living in the fuckin’ Dakota, but what specifically did he love? Did he have a favorite pizzeria? Did he go to gigs at CBGB? What’d he get up to here?

I’ve gotten a little bit of that picture, but I came across the video below, put together by Strange History X, that delves into John and Yoko’s relatively brief tenure living in the West Village, specifically on Bank Street. Here’s the blurb:

Step into the world of John Lennon as we explore his life in New York City’s legendary Greenwich Village. From the vibrant streets to the bohemian spirit, discover how this iconic neighborhood shaped the former Beatle’s creative and personal journey in the 1970s. We’ll dive into the stories behind his move to the Village, his time with Yoko Ono, and the eclectic energy that fueled his music and activism. Imagine the Village through Lennon’s eyes—peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll await!

Enjoy…

Speaking of the West Village, I read a wholly dispiriting (but not especially surprising) piece in New York Magazine’s The Cut about how – in the wake of the one-two punch of “Sex & The City” and fuckin’ COVID-19, the very same West Village depicted in the video above is now little more than the stomping ground of a nation of matcha-sipping “influencer” girls. Make of that what you will and click here to read more.

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