The Church Studio Presents Miss O'Dell: Abbey Road to Tulsa Time

May Pang on John Lennon, The Beatles & the Real Lost Weekend

July 21, 2026·1h 3m
Episode Description from the Publisher

May Pang lived through some of the most legendary years of John Lennon's life, the period history calls "The Lost Weekend." In this intimate conversation, host Chris O'Dell reconnects with her longtime friend to revisit it as only two people who were actually there can.May shares the stories behind the icons: the chaotic Harry Nilsson "Pussy Cats" sessions, the infamous jam where Paul McCartney broke Ringo's snare, the legal war to dissolve The Beatles, the day John crashed the dissolution meeting, and the tender Plaza Hotel reunion with George Harrison. Plus the origin of "Goodnight Vienna," her whistle on "#9 Dream," her last phone call with John in 1980, and the one regret she still carries.Explore May's photography and exhibition tour: Watch her documentary "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku & Apple TV.Brought to you by The Church Studio, Tulsa's iconic recording studio and home of the Tulsa Sound.More episodes: https://missodell.com

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