J Lennon page 40

 J Lennon page 40 by ric gustafson

On August 12 1980, John and Yoko announce their new album. It is to be called ' Double Fantasy'. They pitched the album as dialog songs. Seven songs were John's. Seven songs were Yoko's. 

37 year old David Geffen is looking forward to talking to Yoko at the Dakota. Geffen was a cofounder of Asylum Records and was a Vice Chairman of Warner Bros Pictures. He had impressive and shrewd business instincts. He knew what he had to do to get the rights to ' Double Fantasy'. 

The day of his meeting with Yoko, Geffen wore all white. It was Yoko's favorite color. He tells Yoko about the top talent at his agency. This included five time Grammy winner Donna Summer. John was already sold on Geffen.

John and Yoko agreed on Geffen Records as long as all their conditions were met. Geffen agreed to all of them including where to record the album. Pleased, John and Yoko sign with Geffen Records. John and Yoko decide to record at the Hit Factory in New York City.

On Sept 10 1980, John and Yoko agree to an interview with Playboy Magazine. Security specialist Doug MacDougall comes and tells John and Yoko his concerns of too many fans are outside the Dakota. He is very concerned about their safety. His concerns are noted by the couple.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric