Written during the Vietnam War and based on a poem by Yoko Ono, ‘Imagine’ became a powerful anthem for peace and his "greatest musical gift to the world." ...

When John Lennon released the iconic single "Imagine" in 1971, he was listed as the sole songwriter. He later admitted that his wife, Yoko Ono, inspired the concept and cowrote the lyrics. "I wasn't ...

Originally released in 1971, “Imagine” was written by Lennon and wife Yoko Ono and produced by Ono alongside Phil Spector. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and ...

The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of capitalism. The body of the late former United States president James Earl ...

Some songs are so timeless, so anthemic and so succinct that audiences can’t help but return to them again and again. John Lennon‘s “Imagine” is almost certainly one of them. In October of 1971, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Julian Lennon has not enjoyed the same commercial success as his ...

The consensus on John Lennon‘s solo career is that his first two post-Beatles albums were his best. It’s a testament to his versatility that these two albums (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine) ...

We are celebrating NPR's 50th anniversary this year by revisiting some cultural milestones from 1971, the year we went on air. And today we have a great one. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Yeah. Exactly five ...

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In some ways, “Imagine” is completely innocuous. Who doesn’t want to live in a world without hatred and violence? In other ways, it’s one of the most provocative pop hits of all time. The song’s call ...