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Sean Ono Lennon reflected on how the loss of John Lennon is still strongly felt by his wife Yoko Ono, revealing that “she never has moved on from that relationship.” The special box set edition of John’s 1973 fourth solo album, Mind Games, is also discussed as Sean Lennon reflects in an interview with BBC Radio 6 Music.
When host Chris Hawkins asked if Sean had found anything new about his parents while curating the collection, Sean shared an observation that shed light on their bond. “One thing I noticed was that my mum was on some of the tapes. You could tell she was in the control room,” he said.
Sean talked about misinterpretations of Yoko’s involvement in the album, explaining that “a lot of people said, ‘Yoko wasn’t around for this record, why are they featuring her in the booklet?’ There’s a lot of history and assumptions made about that time period because they were heading toward that famous separation people call The Lost Weekend in LA with May Pang.
But what Sean actually said was to paint an image of how his parents were a truly connected pair. “The truth is, even when they were apart, they were always talking,” he said. “I don’t think they ever really broke up. All his stuff was still in the apartment with my mum. It’s not like they had a real separation.”
Even while apart, the connection between John and Yoko was very strong. Sean spoke about his father’s constant love: “All my dad was thinking about was her. You look at the album cover—it’s a collage of my mum, literally the size of a mountain, and he’s this little tiny thing sort of fading into the background.”. I think it’s clear what his view of my mum was in his life. She was monumental, obviously.”
He also touched on the emotional undertows of Mind Games, noting that much of it revolved around Yoko. “The whole album is about her. And she’s there in the studio. So I think that was not something that changed my mind so much, but it affirmed how deeply in love he was with my mum.
These observations give Sean a glimpse of a loving, enduring story about John and Yoko. These also erase the misconception of those against them, while opening windows to their bond as love in its most sublime definition.
The release of the Mind Games box set has stirred up fans and critics alike to revisit not only the music but also the personal dynamics behind its creation. Throughout the album, John’s ability to channel his feelings into his work is evident, and Yoko’s influence looms large over both the music and the man who created it.
Sean’s observations prove that, for Yoko, John’s presence lingers deeply even after the years have passed since he was gone. It is indeed proof of the deep love and respect they shared-a relationship that transcends time and space.
