The beatles lennon and me peter shotton paperback book 1984. Mar 25, 2017 for those who might not be up on their early beatles history, pete was lennons best friend from age 6. One day at a time anthony fawcett search for liberation. He was not involved in the quarrymen reunion recording open for engagements in 1994. I hope that most of you will know the great pleasure of having a very special friend or, as well call it in liverpool, a best mate. Esclusive extracts from chapter 1 pete shotton begins his journey through his friendship with john with a fullhearted introduction in which he explains the reasons that brought him to publish the quiterevealing book about lennon. John lennon in my life by shotton the paperback i have is called the beatles, lennon and me, previously published under the title john lennon in my life. This book easily makes the short list of the best books ever written about the beatles. The beatles, lennon, and me by pete shotton book most widely held works by pete shotton john lennon. Schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date 1983 topics lennon, john, 1940, rock musicians publisher new york. Pete shotton begins his journey through his friendship with john with a fullhearted introduction in which he explains the reasons that brought him to publish the quiterevealing book about lennon. In my life was written by john lennons childhood friend and original quarrymen member pete shotton.
Memories of john lennon yoko ono john lennon in my life pete shotton john lennon. Mar 24, 2017 lennon helped shotton out in the 1960s, first by buying a supermarket for him to run on hayling island, and then bringing him into apple to run apple retail. Early years pete shotton in my life mid years may pang loving john late years frederic seaman the last days of john lennon shottons book takes you from childhood through the beatles. Shotton died of a heart attack on 24 march 2017 at his home in knutsford, cheshire. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. John lennon in my life by pete shotton shared a post.
Books john lennon in his own write spaniard in john lennon a the works john lennon skywritting by word of mouth real love the drawings for sean john lennon the collected artwork japan through john lennons eyes the john lennon letters imagine john yoko. Pete shotton, who has died aged 75, was one of the original quarrymen, the group formed by his best friend, john lennon, which evolved into the. Mar 24, 2017 tributes have been paid to pete shotton, the best friend of john lennon, who has died aged 75. Includes index originally published in 1983 under title. Aug 01, 1983 the paperback i have is called the beatles, lennon and me, previously published under the title john lennon in my life.
Over a period of almost thirty years from the time i first met him at the age of six to our last meeting in 1976 at his home in new york i probably spent more time with him than anyone else. The original title of shottons book was john lennon in my life. The mans frustrations, interests, facility with language, playfulness, and distressing mood swings are documented in the full, and the story will leave you feeling his loss even more keenly than before. Pete shotton, businessman and friend of john lennon obituary. He cowrote a book on his times with lennon, john lennon. The most hilarious part is when pete became the director of apple, and tried to bridge the gap between the the paperback i have is called the beatles, lennon and me, previously published under the title john lennon in my life. Jul 19, 2007 this is an autobiographical song about john lennons life.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. In my life 1983, republished later as the beatles, lennon and me, which told the story of their friendship, from the age of six until lennons death. This book is the story of their friendship, and very funny it is too. The lives of john lennon is a 1988 biography of musician john lennon by american author albert goldman.
Apr 04, 2017 pete shotton, who has died aged 75, was one of the original quarrymen, the group formed by his best friend, john lennon, which evolved into the beatles. Lennon helped shotton out in the 1960s, first by buying a supermarket for him to run on hayling island, and then bringing him into apple to run apple retail. Pete shotton knows in my life is an autobiographical song about john lennons life written in later 1965 and appearing on the rubber soul album of that year. In my life was written by john lennons childhood friend and original quarrymen member pete shotton they met in 1946, when they were the tender age of 6 years old while john was living at his aunt mimi and uncle georges. Be the first to ask a question about john lennon in my life. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Pete shotton, a friend of john lennons who knew him from early childhood in liverpool and stayed connected with him during his career with the beatles and after, has died after a reported heart. Shotton had befriended lennon from an early age and remained a lifelong friend throughout his time in the beatles. One of these days one of these fucking maniacs is going to get hold of me and tear me to death. John and pete would remain closed friends and confidants up until johns death in 1980. In my life 1 by shotton, pete, schaffner, nicholas isbn.
With these first words, pete shotton points out the importance of his publishing. But be warned, if youre easily offended by profanity and tales of sex, drugs. So claims, somewhat dubiously, john lennon selfdescribed best mate pete shotton, a childhood chum and longtime hangeron who here adds his unsurprising, unlovely version to the proliferating others. In my life, which was published in 1983, and later. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. It was cowritten with nicholas schaffner, who was also the author of the great book, the beatles forever. Anyone who already owns this book, written by johns best mate pete shotton will know why i rate it amongst the best insiders books ever published. Tributes paid after john lennons best friend pete shotton. The son of john lennon and yoko ono, sean lennon has contributed to groups as a musician and producer, and has released multiple albums as a solo artist. Certainly the most personal of the many beatles books ive read. Childhood partnersincrime john lennon and pete shotton were childhood friends who stirred up trouble at quarry bank grammar school. Pete shotton, one of johns lifelong best friends, did a wonderful job in writing this.
Pete shotton, john lennon s best friend from the time they were 6 years old, tells an amazing insiders story. This is the life, said his friend, pete shotton, sitting inside next to the beatle. Sad news in the beatles community to hear that pete shotton, john lennons. Its always sad to hear about another of the beatles old liverpool pals passing on, but i couldnt help but smile when i got the word that pete shotton, john lennons lifelong buddy, had died at 75, because i have my own fond memories of him. John lennon in my life by peter shotton and nicholas.
He later wrote a memoir, john lennon in my life, that was later retitled the beatles, lennon and me. In my life 1984, subsequently republished as the beatles, lennon and me, is one of the most honest beatles books. Tributes have been paid to pete shotton, the best friend of john lennon, who has died aged 75. Very good condition 1984 1st paperback edition of the beatles lennon and me. Schaffner, nicholas, 1953publication date 1983 topics. This is an autobiographical song about john lennons life. He wrote most of the lyrics after being asked why a book he wrote, in his own write, revealed more about him than his songs did.
In my life 1983, republished later as the beatles, lennon and me, which told the story of their friendship, from the age of six until lennon s death. I believe george said he and his wife were awoken in the middle of the night by a phone call informing george of johns murder. John lennon in my life by pete shotton home facebook. John lennon in my life book by pete shotton, 1983 at. The first germ of an idea that resulted in the song in my life came with an interview between john and journalist kenneth allsop in march of 1964. John lennon in my life accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100604 21. More than just being john s long time best friend pete was a member of the beatles inner circle, as such he had the opportunity to observe all manner of events.
It first came out in 1983 and was then reissued a year later as the beatles, lennon and me. John lennon may have never started his first band, the. John lennon and the plastic ono band w the flux fiddlers. Not really for the faint of heart, brimming over as it is with tales of masturbation, sex, drugs and foul language all told, however, with a great deal of affection, in my life. He was 75 years old, born in 1941 surprising that he was one year younger than john lennon, since they were best friends in school. Their book, john lennon in my life, first published in august 1983, and later republished as the beatles, lennon and. Sad news in the beatles community to hear that pete shotton, john lennons best friend growing up, died on march 24, 2017. Pete shotton was john lennons best friend outside the beatles, up to the point he met yoko ono. If you love john as i do, its wonderful after all of these years to own and read a book that tells us all, at last, who and what john lennon was. An incredibly thorough and wellresearched look at the entire stretch of john lennon s furiously artistic and muchtooshort life. According to john lennon, he was inspired to write cowrite. The paperback i have is called the beatles, lennon and me, previously published under the title john lennon in my life.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After all these years, its surprising that another book about the beatles could be so amazing. Having just woken up, the news didnt sink in quite until the following morning. And in fact, the book doesnt disappoint the high expectations revealed in the intro. A detailed map of liverpool anticipates the first chapter called. They met in 1946, when they were the tender age of 6 years old while john was living at his aunt mimi and uncle georges. Pete shotton, who has died aged 75, was john lennons closest boyhood friend, fellow partner in crime at quarry bank high school, liverpool, and. Lennon wrote most of the lyrics after being asked by the british journalist kenneth. Was george harrison really that upset about john lennons.
According to john lennon, he was inspired to write co. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy john lennon in my life illustrated edition by shotton, shotton, pete isbn. Buy john lennon in my life illustrated edition by shotton, pete shotton isbn. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Pangs book takes you from just before the long weekend to just before double fantasy and seamans book takes you through the final years.
This book is the most honest and thorough account ive seen yet. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. John lennon may have never started his first band, the quarrymen. Pete shotten knew john lennon since they were six years old, and they remained lifelong best friends. Peter shotton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The book is a product of several years of research and hundreds of interviews with many of lennons friends, acquaintances, servants and musicians. Some really great pics inside this book from pete shotton. Featuring a conversation between john lennon and swami bhaktivedanta the dream is over dan richter i met the walrus jerry levitan the beatles diary volume 2. A fan page dedicated to the book john lennon in my life by pete shotton and nicholas schaffner. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. John lennons childhood friend pete shotton is dead at 75. Pete shotton, a friend of john lennon s who knew him from early childhood in liverpool and stayed connected with him during his career with the beatles and after, has died after a reported heart. He even wrote an autobiography in 1983, titled john lennon.
The rollsroyce was covered with girls, crawling all over it, trying to get a hand through a window to touch john lennon. More than just being johns long time best friend pete was a member of the beatles inner circle, as such he had the opportunity to observe all manner of events. The beatles lennon and me peter shotton paperback book. Bill king looks back fondly on an evening of beatles stories and more with the late pete shotton. Pages can include considerable notes in pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. For almost thirty yearsfrom the time i first met him at the age of six to our last meeting in 1976 at his home in new yorki probably spent more time with him than anyone else. John lennon in my life book by pete shotton, 1983 at wolfgangs. Pete shotton, john lennons best friend from the time they were 6 years old, tells an amazing insiders story. Mar 30, 2017 the original title of shottons book was john lennon in my life. Peter pete shotton 4 august 1941 24 march 2017 was a longtime friend of john lennon, who founded the beatles.