Skip to main content
Back to Show
American Masters

Elton John describes John Lennon's final performance

Elton John speaks about a performance he gave with John Lennon at Madison Square Garden, which turned out to be Lennon's last. Elton John describes what he says is "the greatest ovation I've ever heard for anybody in my whole life."

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
Season
I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
53:20
Explore the creative genius of I.M. Pei as he reshapes the future of architecture in China
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:23:09
The first film biography about the celebrated author, Louis May Alcott.
José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
55:23
Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Unlock with PBS Passport
3:25:42
Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star.
Alexander Calder
55:29
Calder’s aesthetic revolution concerned a somewhat taboo topic in the art world - fun.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:25:19
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
Active loading indicator