John Lennon made headlines around the world following the release of 'Imagine'.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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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 ...

Yoko Ono receiving the honor of having her name added to “Imagine” might have seemed like a bit of an insult to some. There are plenty of people out there who still believe that Yoko Ono broke up The ...