It amazes me how john had such a rough and "get over it" type personality and was still so compassionate for everybody. I think that is the perfect mix. I could see him calling somebody stupid for something, and at the same time offer them help for whatever they needed. I think that no nonsense and sill compassionate personality is great personality to have.

“Everything fits if you’re tripping on some trip” Lol true. Just his just normal dialogue is poetic here

Oh my God, how beautiful. "Are ya 'ungry?" This poor, confused boy.

this conversation could end the whole swiftie fandom

"I had a good shit today" - John Lennon 1971

I like how he didn't avoid the guy or have a goon security guard rough him up, he stood there and talked to him then invited him in for a bite to eat. Sadly his openness to his fans was his downfall but it's still nice to see John show compassion to a man who was looking for answers.

Let's be honest, there are very few people let alone celebrities that'll invite a homeless man that's been living in their back yard without them knowing into their house for something to eat if they're hungry. John really was a good person. And not only that, he told the cops not to hurt or arrest him when most people would be freaking out!

Makes me cry everytime. John invites him inside for something to eat.

One of my favorite moments from Beatles specials. It’s sad how many of us are a bit like that homeless fellow looking for answers from musicians and celebrities. What a kind and true moment of compassion to tell that guy that they were just musicians and he should go live his life! Very touching video.

frankly I think John,s sincerity and compassion for his fellow man was his undoing and ultimately his death at the hands of an idiot

-"You hungry? Hm?" -"Yeah." -"Let's get him something to drink."

There's so much behind that fan's eyes. The thousand yard stare. It's a shame he died so young, it really felt like he deserved a full life of peace and happiness.

How could I not erupt in overwhelming emotion for how he treated this individual. Whew.

1:29 - this sums it up. A lot of times people will take a song and think it was personally meant for them. As John says, he was either writing about himself, Yoko, or just having fun playing with words. Sure, certain songs have meaning for us - but they do for a lot of other people as well.

The homeless man makes a mistake about who wrote a song, and John was still very cordial and polite, what a legend.

Those acid blues. Bet this conversation gave him some food for thought.

John was really one of a kind human. A true genius who was honest with everything he did

This shows what a kind hearted man John was. I miss him ....

Finally gets his chance to meet John Lennon and he asks him about a song that Paul wrote.

The way John treats this guy as his equal really says something about his character.

"So shines a good deed in a weary world." Willy Wonka

I had no clue that he invited him to grab a bit to eat. I would have just told him that he can't come here to my house unexpected ya know. John was a nice guy for doing that for the homeless guy, selfless really.

Told my mate this is a homeless Kurt Cobain and he got famous after meeting Lennon. He believed it

Paul was asked during an interview, what was John like? He said John? He was beautiful

if that homeless dude was in this age, he'd be an instant star

Found a bit of information on him plus a comment left by his brother. Curt Claudio was born Cesare Curtis Claudio in Alameda, California on August 28, 1948. He was a class of 1966 at Kennedy High School in Richmond, CA. His father Cesare Claudio Sr was born in Victoria, BC, Canada to newly immigrated parents from Italy, and soon moved to Seattle, WA., and eventually to San Francisco. Curt's father was a professional violinist and urged all four of his children to become professional musicians. Cesare played the cello at a very young age and went on to the Prix de Rome to study at the St. Cecilia Academy in Rome. Upon his return to the US, he earned a seat in the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra where he played until he was drafted into the Army. At UC Berkeley, Cesare met fellow student, Martha Curtis, they had four sons, one of whom was Cesare Curtis Claudio “Curt”. This story ends sadly with the December 22, 1981 death of Curt Claudio. While it doesn’t say how he died, I imagine he never recovered from the Vietnam war. As you can see from his musical family history, it’s no doubt that in his state of mind he felt a connection to Lennon’s music. In memory of Curt Claudio 1948-1981. I hope this info helped those who were concerned about him. Hi Fans, my name is Ernie Claudio. I am Curt’s older brother. Curt was never in the military. He was a straight “A” student in high school and earned a scholarship to the University of California in Davis, California. Then he started using drugs and dropped out of school. He spent most of his life working on farms. We worked at Ford Motors in Milpitas, California until they closed the factory. Ford gave their employees $12,000 so could re-train for another job. I asked Curt,” What are you going to do with your $12,000?” Curt said, “I’m either going to buy a Harley or an ultra-light airplane.” He bought the ultra-light, and that’s what killed him. He was flying too low and too slow and the plane stalled. It happened in Fremont, California. The plane came down, bounced off a carport roof, and landed in a tree, six feet off the ground. The high impact caused his aorta to separate from the heart. Dead was instantaneous.

best scene 1:54 . johns voice and how he looks at the man nearly gives me tears.. yyes the last scene got me.. :') That fan must have felt so good, having breakfast with john lennon :'D

John was a good dude...A compassionate human being..

Sometimes i can back to this clip, I have even learnt the conversation by heart. It is an emotional meeting

"I was sitting on the bog and I had a good shit today" na na na na doo dee doo. that would have been a world wide hit!

I love how bob dylan is just the default musician for every musician to refer to

This homeless guy looks like Kurt Cobain

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..

"I'm saying, y'know, I had a good shit today, and this is what I thought this morning and, y'know, I love you Yoko or whatever." - John Lennon

What a guy. Miss you John!

An incredibly special person was John Lennon, the man with a withering glare but a beautiful, warm smile. Pointed out to this man, the folly of some of his beliefs, explained why they were folly and then brings him inside for a meal, truly phenomenal.

John, you really had a heart of gold. Miss you, sir.

IS THIS A REAL HOMELES GUY????!!! OMG... HE WAS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL

What a beautiful human being he was....this moved me

john ,we need you back

This is such heartbreaking footage. John was so caring to this lost soul. The look in his eyes reminds me of Syd Barrett.

This just killed me. I can't tell if I'm happy or sad. RIP.

Guy comes back from Vietnam shell shocked feeling used and confused by the US Government and after being witness to horror that only those that were there could relate falls back on the only thing that at that time made sense to him...John Lennon... wether some of this was planned or not it was beautiful ❤️

This was only two years after Charles Manson and his followers went on a killing spree partly inspired by Charlie's belief that The Beatles lyrics were specifically written as a message to him to start a revolution by going on a murdering spree. I wonder if that went through John's head as he had to explain to this guy that his lyrics were just personal to him, not a message to anyone.

I'm making a dissertation about this video related to creativity in the digital era..I've been involving him in my life since that awful Dec 8 1980. Unfortunately I didn't know him before then, I was far too young to appreciate the charm and uniqueness of this artist. Today I can say music desperately needs him, likewise social (not social media!) and political universe need him too. It's still so hurting..

Sadness and pain in that mans eyes..:(

This just makes me cry

Amazing that John looks so much older and wasn’t even 40 yet when this video was recorded.

quality ♡

I hope that guy got his shit together eventually.

Yoko correctly said this homeless man was a product of John’s or indeed Paul’s songs in The Beatles, but John was “the voice” of that whole counterculture 60s generation that whatever he said, wrote or sang had a huge influence of millions of young westerners that he felt responsible towards them. His rebellious nature, surreal take on the world, brutal honesty, made him the best loved musician in the world and his death we never got over.

Ok but that homeless guy was extremely handsome. With his wolf like eyes he would have been KILLER as a male model.

Nice to see, people showing compassion fir another person

When a first seen this John spoke to him at least ten minutes in i. His kitchen it was about John wanting to know about this guy would love to see that footage again

Feel so sorry about the guy...the sadness in his eyes. He just needed someone to talk to. He needed a hug too!

probably not “homeless” as he likely flew to the UK to meet Lennon, maybe just a bit tripped out- and rough from sleeping outside

I cry watching this

this makes me shed a tear

i have had similar psychosis, definitely relate to this guy more than i care to admit

Damn,Lennon shatters all his illusions in one go, then says do y want to eat something.lol.

I feel so bad for this guy. I know what it's like to a certain extent be so hurt and lost in my own life that I latch onto art I can't imagine that coupled with the trauma of being forced to fight in a pointless war.

Thats what songs all about somtimes a song comes out and it can relate to you life , have meaning ,thats whats its all about ya know .

It's John's Birthday today 10/9/23 I remember the tragic news about his death like yesterday back in 1980. John was such a talent and great human being.

Sad and beautiful

His name was Curt Claudio. and after this he started to work on farms and a factory in USA. the factory closed, gave him 12.000$ he bought a light plane, he crashed, and he died. And i think they are making a documentary or a movie about him.

What a kind, compassionate thing to take the time to talk to this man and feed him and not just ignore him, or worse trespass him.

I love you forever John and Curt

A lot of these Paul is Dead theorists and others who think the Beatles were divine messengers should watch this clip. There is no special code or meaning to their songs, you will not unlock life's mysteries by studying the lyrics of "I Am The Walrus". People go absolutely mad wanting to find meaning where there isn't any, its how you get people like Manson or Chapman.

This part of the movie made me sad when I saw it at the theater. Poor guy was lost, misunderstanding everything. But Lennon still saw him as a hungry person and brought him in for some food.

"Paul sang that" Ha! - I love that

Interesting dialogue... John is Amazing

@1:56 when john asks him if he's hungry. 😭

Feeds the hungry.....🙏❤️💡

This Mans searching gave us Curt.

Respect...

Geez John Lennon had real character.......great man.

He didnt wash his hands before he ate.

I don’t think this guy ever left his first LSD trip

that poor bloke went through absolute hell

It is a pity that the whole sequence of the breakfast is not in the video. You could see John's son join the breakfast and the young guy staring at the scene just as if he was dreaming to be there, with normal people having a normal family life, instead of being in Olympus

Here is the moment when John saves Kurt from probably dying many years before so he can found the group Nirvana. Great John Lennon!

Those eyes talk, and meanwhile mine are weeping.

what a human being, what a rockstar

This is the exact opposite of the expression “Never meet your heroes”

❤️❤️❤️❤️

He was Curt Claudio: August 28, 1948 - December 22, 1981.

Ah I wish I was friends with John, we would have the best discussions and good ol friendly arguments.

such a cool cat

Hoje em dia com o celular e midias como o Instagram facebook e outras voce pode se tornar o idolo de alguem!

nice

John was the wisest man ever

Imagine if at 0:52, John responded that Paul was singing about a depressed Bounty Hunter

John Lennon showing that his fame hadn’t made him selfish or uncaring……He was taken far too soon & had so much more to give the world

Cuando alguien realmente se siente tocado y referenciado o influido por los Beatles entonces Lennon saca a relucir la parte seria de su personalidad pero antes todo parecia ser parte de un juego facil de llevar.

2021, wow the world lost John Lennon way to early.

this guy was so cracked he was thinking Pauls songs were John sending mesages to him

"Are you hungry?" "Yeah" "Let's get him something to drink"

He gathered a group of followers and when they find him he tells them he was just fuckin around😂

Nobody gonna mention the fact he dipped his toast in his drink?!

Lennon had a Heart for the less fortunate I believe he is in Heaven 😢