The footage captures John Lennon recording "I'm Losing You" at the Hit Factory Studio on August 19, 1980, alongside Yoko Ono. Director Jay Dubin intended to produce music videos to promote their upcoming album "Double Fantasy." The recording sessions for both "I'm Losing You" and Yoko's "I'm Moving On" were filmed using two cameras, and the footage was stored on 1-inch video tapes. Despite Dubin never editing the footage, raw film of the sessions exists.
This footage holds significant historical importance as it marks the last documented time John Lennon was filmed making music before his tragic death. Although unseen by the public for years, snippets were included in the 1985 documentary "Yoko Ono: Then & Now" and later broadcast by NHK-TV of Japan in 1992.
A version of the 1998 "line drawing" video for "I'm Losing You" was uploaded by Revolver Records & Video, featuring footage from the secondary camera showing Lennon playing his Sardonyx guitar. Despite Lennon's reported attempt to destroy the film, the footage survived, showcasing his passionate performance. Despite Lennon's dissatisfaction with his appearance in the video, the clip serves as a poignant reminder of his talent and energy.
The release of this footage has dispelled doubts about its existence, leaving fans hopeful for a complete edited version. However, reports suggest that only twenty minutes of footage from camera two remain. Nonetheless, the emergence of this footage provides a rare glimpse into Lennon's final studio sessions and serves as a testament to his enduring legacy.
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