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"Imagine" is a song by the English musician John Lennon from his 1971 album of the same name. The best-selling single of his solo career, the lyrics encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without materialism, without borders separating nations and without religion.
According to author John Blaney, the lyrics of "It's So Hard" represent a summary of Lennon's struggle with life's difficulties. [3] The lyrics describe one of Lennon's attitudes towards life, complaining about difficulties and the need to eat and love, commenting that sometimes things get so difficult he wants to stop trying; [4] he ultimately finds solace with his lover.
John Winston Ono Lennon [nb 1] (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and political activist. After a troubled childhood, he gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles .
Lady Gaga would have made John Lennon proud with her astounding performance of his beloved song "Imagine." Mother Monster-- who sat behind a floral piano -- left the massive crowd at Azerbaijan's ...
Phil Spector co-produced Lennon's albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970), Imagine (1971), Some Time in New York City (1972) and Rock 'n' Roll (1975). Lennon and Ono performed four songs on Some Time in New York City (1972) live with Frank Zappa and his band the Mothers of Invention.
Lennon is the son of John Lennon and his first wife, Cynthia Lennon. The couple wed in August 1962, but split six years later in November 1968 when their son was only five years old.
Imagine is the second solo studio album by the English musician John Lennon, released on 9 September 1971 by Apple Records.Co-produced by Lennon, his wife Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, the album's elaborate sound contrasts the basic, small-group arrangements of his first album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970). [1]
The song was originally written with different lyrics and demoed in 1968 after sessions for the album The Beatles. [3] This demo was released on many Beatles bootleg albums. Recorded on 28 May 1971 at Ascot Sound Studios , "Oh My Love" was the last song to be recorded for the Imagine LP.