John Lennon Performs Last Concert with Elton John

On November 28, 1974, John Lennon made his last public performance alongside Elton John at Madison Square Garden, fulfilling a wager made over the success of his single 'Whatever Gets You Thru the Night'. This concert marked a significant return for Lennon, who had not performed live since 1972, and he experienced a wave of nostalgia reminiscent of Beatlemania. The performance included three songs, notably 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,' and was described as electric by Lennon himself. Meanwhile, reflections on Lennon’s career reveal a complex relationship with Paul McCartney, marked by both brotherly love and public disagreements, which ultimately reconciled before Lennon’s death. Additionally, a letter from Lennon to Eric Clapton expressed his disdain for the 'torture' of touring with The Beatles, as he sought to collaborate with Clapton in a new musical direction. This correspondence highlights Lennon's desire to create music on his own terms, seeking a more fulfilling artistic path post-Beatles.