J Lennon page 33

 J Lennon page 33 by ric gustafson

In the spring of 1974, John and May Pang return to New York. They decide to stay at the Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue. John's friend Elton John is also staying at the hotel. John starts working on a new album. It is called ' Walls and Bridges'. John is depressed because his former band mates all have had number one hits. 

Elton John predicted that a song titled ' Whatever Gets You Thru The Night' could be the number one song John is searching for. On October 9 1974, John celebrated his 34th birthday. On October 22, ' Walls and Bridges' is certified gold. On November 16, ' Whatever Gets You Thru The Night' becomes number 1 on the Billboard chart. John celebrates by performing at Elton John's gig at Madison Square Garden.

On December 19 1974, John's former band mates and their lawyers gathered at the Plaza Hotel. The only reason they were there was to sign the papers to dissolve the band. Ringo had already signed the papers. Paul and George who were in attendance signed. John, who was not in attendance, hesitated signing. On December 29 1974, John signed the papers. John had started the group. Now he ended the group.

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