When this was released it flew up the charts to number 1. Everyone fell in love with it. We young hippies were blown away. This old hippie still is. Every time I hear it I am once again transported to another world where every thing is as he imagined. And I am a Christian. I am also a dreamer. This is an iconic song.

@oldsensei8350

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@myYJadventure

2 жыл бұрын

I get you, still remains my favorite song and dream.

@keithclark6299

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it did, it flew to No 1 after he had been shot dead, well in the UK anyway, it wasn't released as a single in UK until 1975.

@figfigYT

2 жыл бұрын

Get off the drugs then

@MayorBrownn

2 жыл бұрын

Stay on the drugs then

John Lennon was a Anti-war protester. His desire was to bring peace to the world. And as he wrote in this song, religion, power and greed are the 3 main reasons countries go to war for and he was definitely branded a communist, an atheist, a hypocrite, and a instigator. Radios in the south banned all of his music and he spent about the last 4 or 5 years of his life fighting deportation. The FBI held an open file on him until his death. And all he wanted to do was give peace a chance. So sad.

@robjj5373

2 жыл бұрын

Pity he couldn't give his wife peace by not beating her up every day.

@Xcris_crosX

2 жыл бұрын

@@robjj5373 I think Cynthia said he struck her once adding she would not have stayed with him if he would've done it again. After their breakup he admitted publicly of his temper and sincerely apologized to her. Which is a hell of lot more than what many so-called men would've done. At any rate Cynthia accepted his apology which is good enough for me

@NunYaO

2 жыл бұрын

'Give peace a chance' was a better song, IMO

@Clandestined13

2 жыл бұрын

because he was a marxist

@Jabbberwocky

2 жыл бұрын

@@becca8225 True. Everyone lives in the gray: however, those how true for the 'light' garner more respect from me personally. I don't know of any one who hasn't shot for the light and hit someone with a stray bullet so speak. So I tend to base my opinions on those people on their aim, and level of damage when they miss.

Having lived in those times, this song was an anthem for peace then and remains so now.

How do you go your whole life without hearing this song? It’s just one of those songs you should’ve heard somewhere before, at least once.

@j.h.3777

2 жыл бұрын

Even China used it opening their olympics.

@xlDysenterylx

2 жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I came here to ask. 😂

@alexandrorocca7142

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about him, but from what I hear from a lot of black reactors, they literally listened only to specific genres of music for their entire lives. Many of them also missed great black musicians that most white people know, which is bananas.

@Antigravity0001

2 жыл бұрын

i was a little child when 1st listen this song it soo hard to me to believe that you didnt, he was a legend before the assassination and become the legend is now, sorry dont buying it

@opaulamorgan4265

9 ай бұрын

I wonder the same thing, and about many other iconic songs! It seems that unless a person had family members, mother, father, sister, brothers, etc. who had these recordings and was exposed to them, or unless that person was of a generation of the song being popular that they may never know the song existed! I am shocked when many of the sites that "react" have never heard of the "Bee Gees, Chuck Berry, or even the Beatles!

Original recorded in 1971 during the height of Vietnam war. Just his view on what the world would be like with peace and love.

@Blasserman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, great comment. please do note it was 1971.

@Clandestined13

2 жыл бұрын

peace and love through marxism

@josephhewes4894

2 жыл бұрын

John Lennon later considered this period of his life as a naive period. The idea that the differences of religion and national heritage (countries) and disparities of wealth could be trivialized, and that if we could just get over these tiny differences, is extremely naive. There will always be major differences in people, access to wealth and resources, and nations competing for these things, and thus there will always be strife. There will always be the strong, attempting to dominate the weak. It's easy to love songs with platitudes. Not so easy, real world, to mitigate the major differences in peoples and nations.

the best message of any song ever

@gregvergara7596

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, yes, for communists.

One of my favorite songs of all time. I love it so much. I love John Lennon. He wanted world peace. Beautiful. John Lennon was shot to death in front of his apartment in NYC in 1980 by a crazed fan. He was an original member of The Beatles whom I also love. He should still be here. Such a sad, ending.

@rubyleuty9417

2 жыл бұрын

He was shot December 8, 1980

@TheKatherine1958

2 жыл бұрын

@@rubyleuty9417 you are so right! What was I thinking? Thank you for correcting me! 😊 I remember hearing it for the first time, where I was, etc. I don’t know why I put 1981. SMH

That song gets me every time. Such beautiful poetry and music.

I have three songs that I consider are the best songs ever written and “Imagine” is one of them. All he’s saying is that if everyone would quit judging each other for their beliefs and just excepted each for who they are. The world could be a better place. We all know it’s not possible, but there’s nothing wrong in wishing it so. I was a teenager in 75 and I can tell you we loved this song.

One of the greatest songs in music history.

@MrJurgen

2 жыл бұрын

@Fascist liberali Bro you good?

@JoelWende

2 жыл бұрын

@Fascist liberali Jog on man!

@WillyPete13

2 жыл бұрын

Great song, until the last verse, when Lennon reverts to his usual 'spoiled brat' mode... :(

@philobeddoe3495

2 жыл бұрын

Did you mean worst songs in music history? Right up there with Rocking Robin?

@MrJurgen

2 жыл бұрын

@@philobeddoe3495 why?

The name of the song is Imagine - John Lennon is simply asking us to imagine a world where countries, borders, religions, etc, dont matter, and to instead picture our world as one that embraces togetherness as humans with no need for discrimination, hate or war. It was a song of peace. He is and was a legend, as was this song.

@tslayer87

2 жыл бұрын

Or he was warning us of something to come to reality. Maybe that’s why he was assasinated , he knew the plans and was killed before he could give anymore away. Listen to the song again and picture the world right now in 2021

@jamescoomer4413

2 жыл бұрын

I agree that every person has value, but I do not support John Lennon's naive utopian interpretation (tribute) of communism. Song's message is Anti God, Anti Religion, Anti Society and Anti Family. These messages couched in flowery phrases within an enchanted melody. "Propaganda" at its' very best! Idealology that this song disavows is exactly the beliefs and behaviors that will positively effect the manner in which we engage with others.

This was a huge hit when it came out. There was a lot of sentiment across the nation for these ideas. He seems to be saying that if we put aside all the things that we use to divide ourselves there would be peace and love amongst all the world.

One of the greatest songs of all time.

@Chrisfragger1

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pipe dream such by a hypocrite who would, if he could, kill millions...

He should be here still. Such a total shame.

@Wellch

2 жыл бұрын

John Chapman

@tonydelapa1911

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wellch Mark David Chapman

@thedarcbird

2 жыл бұрын

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I am amazed, with your wealth of experience, that you have never heard this song. It’s pretty iconic. The loss of this man through an act of senseless violence, is devastating. 🌺✌️

@powerdavid6235

2 жыл бұрын

When someone claims they're in the music business then says they've never heard Imagine before makes me doubt their music knowledge. There are lost tribes living in the rain forests that have heard this song.

@Fonoyb

9 ай бұрын

You do know what this channel is about right?

@debbiechang5781

9 ай бұрын

@@Fonoyb I don’t know what you mean. Am I missing something?

John was a beautiful man. I think you missed what he was singing about. It was a time of war and strife in the world. He is speaking of a dream of peace in the world and unity of all people. No judgment about race, color, or creed.😊

I just don't understand, I can't! How have you never heard this? Im having such a hard time! I feel so sad that you never heard some of thee most iconic groups and songs of all time! You are bringing me to tears 😔😞

As long as there is religion, country's, and greed. There will never Peace. Imagine that.

I'm actually surprised you had never heard this! This song is definitely one of the best songs ever written IMO. Keep up the great work!

I can remember when this song was released as a single. It struck a chord with a lot of people. It topped the Billboard charts and the UK charts. After Lennon's death, it topped the charts again. It's one of those songs that is as relatable now as it was back then. It will probably always be one of those controversial because of that "no religion" line. It's been covered by more artists than any other song.

@lessismore8533

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely highly covered but another and I think more highly covered song is “Ain’t she Sweet” by the Beatles

@josephfabriziodawson5566

Жыл бұрын

Yesterday is the most covered song of all time

This is John Lennon, of course it will be great. This is such a beautiful song and such a beautiful idea. This song was huge when it came out and typical John Lennon style of writing. The point is to eliminate differences and those things that generate prejudices and separate us. Truly, all you need is love which is another amazing song of his.

This should be the worlds theme song now! What a beautiful place it would be 🌎💜💙

@andreworr4307

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it would,but uh oh,human nature

@joejacobsen6822

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreworr4307 It would, but too many people hold too many nutso beliefs. Imagine giving up your religion... I did, I feel much better. Most of the other stuff is not up to me.

How have you not heard this song before? Do you mean you haven't heard this recording of it?!?? That's crazy if you've never heard this song before 🤯

@roymoore3156

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m somewhat curious how you could travel the world so extensively and NOT hear music that has been big and iconic since before you were born. How did you miss it? Why’d you miss it? I lived in Colombia during high school, and I found two of the biggest rock and roll records, this was 1973, of all time there in a tiny store on the edge of the jungle. I saw few products but there were albums and deep fried giant ants. Loved the music, never touched the ants.

@rgCA_01123

2 жыл бұрын

@@roymoore3156 Lol! 🐜🐜🐜🚫🎸🎼🎵🤘

@roymoore3156

2 жыл бұрын

It was and remains one of the biggest songs ever written, recorded and sung! Must have been in a cave somewhere, hidden away, unable to surface. Meanwhile, the Golden Age of Music zoomed on by you. It’s commendable you’re seeking it out now some now, but COME ON MAN !!! Let’s go Brandon !!!

@xiapho

2 жыл бұрын

reactors soon be like "First time trying food", "first time drinking water - ITS AMAZING", "First time trying oxygen through regular breathing - HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS?!?!" insert crazy thumbnail to all of them...

@ed.z.

Жыл бұрын

Criticize what he doesn’t understand, much?

He is not saying he believes all those things, he is just saying Imagine!

@paulknight9998

2 жыл бұрын

It's not primarily an anti-war song or a communist song. The message of the song is that reality starts in your mind. Reality is only limited to your own ability to imagine it. If you can imagine something, it has the potential to manifest. Most people are not intelligent or sensible enough to pick up on the true message of the song. Very good, Becky!

@rachelhutchison8093

2 жыл бұрын

He believes every single word, and he’s encouraging all of us to believe with him in the dream of world peace.

@oldsensei8350

2 жыл бұрын

It should be an obvious message he doesn't want people to keep killing and dying in the name of God or the name of religion and sadly they still are and they also kill for possessions or monetary gain any notes that there are so many countries and because of that there's borders and all kinds of trouble

Far better versions out there of John performing this beautiful song ❤️

Thank you for opening your mind to music you didnt grow up with! Music brings People Together!

Such a powerful song. Exactly what we need.

I'm of the age-group you're speaking of and we questioned everything with good reason because nobody did before us and you need to question everybody and everything

@kielia727

2 жыл бұрын

We still need to question everything no matter our age. I will add , question everything with an open mind and a healthy measure of common sense.

You have to remember this was 1975. Vietnam was still a pretty fresh memory. That war was heavily televised so when this song came out it brought hope and a vision that was a polar opposite as to what had been on the TV for years. It went to number 1 so fast because people needed to believe that we could get back from that nightmare. Great song by a Beatle.

This song is where the base of my beliefs come from. Love this song!!

@chadwhite4236

2 жыл бұрын

Same here brother!!

@rachelhutchison8093

2 жыл бұрын

SAME! John Lennon is my christ.

Lennon was such a legend, his art held sway.

One of the greatest songs ever written. So ahead of its time. John Lennon as prophet.

@louisesampson5976

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely

New listener to your channel , love the way you break down the song. I’m 60 and every time l listen to I learn something new, you’re very intelligent love your channel and ty

Beautiful song by a beautiful man who was gone far too soon.

One of my favorite songs since it came out. I love his vision... and share his birthday :)

I always viewed this as 'Imagine' if there were nothing to fight kill hate and wage war over - he was just putting out there all the things people generally do it for. Peace & brotherhood was the message I believe

"I have a dream" speech + "imagine" song = heaven on earth

One of my fav songs of all time ... it's not about religion its about peace and love .. caring for your fellow man/woman /child no matter what creed or colour or "religion" .. we are all sharing this spinning rock we call home lets get along #peaceandLove

When Jeff Monson fought Tim Sylvia in the UFC, he entered the octagon with this song playing. Imagine seeing this muscle bound, tatted up monster walking to such a calm, beautiful song to fight for the championship. I have searched for the video but can't find it anywhere. I watched it live and it was one of the coolest things ever.

In 1980 we gathered in Central Park to listen to this song and mark his passing.

He's instilling a thought in the minds of every person affected by or living in a state of injustice or inequality, repeating the word “imagine,” forcing the audience to do just that. Imagine, picture a world with “no need for greed or hunger.” A world where there is peace and acceptance of everyone.Dec 21, 2016

Never heard this song before???? Possibly one if the 2 or 3 most famous songs ever surely ? By one of the most exalted songwriters of all time… speaking universal truths… (I ve never been THAT keen on it myself mind)….but still, first time hearing?!?!

This man hears almost all of the most popular songs of all time for the first time

🎸💯 John Lennon was so special‼🔥 RIP John. ❤🕊🙏

He was such a beautiful man & artist

Hi MrLboyd, I went on a mission for the Mormon church in '82' and was only allowed one day a week to write letters, get groceries and relax a little until 5pm when we went back to work! It was the only time I could listen to music and there were limitations on what I could listen to and read! I listened to Imagine by John Lennon then, probably not allowable listening, most every week only at this time, for a few months! I had heard it before, but was stunned as a missionary why he said "and no religion too!". I pondered this thru my mission and the more I pondered, the more my mind was open to question! The more I questioned, the more I observed in reality, in practice and the more uneasy I became with religion and it's negative effect upon members and investigators! It opened my mind in a new direction, caused me to question, got me into a lot of trouble for questioning! It wasn't the cause of my concern but it helped me isolate my thoughts! I left the religion in '85', a year after I completed the mission! I am no longer a member of any religion, not will I ever be, and I'm so grateful I learned and left! This song didn't cause it, it only provided the basis from which to question! I'm grateful for that basis, this song! If one dig deep into one's thoughts, one's subconscious, one can find the questions to lead to ones answers! When one's mind is open, one can realize that much of what has been called bad is good and what has been called good is bad! It all subjective! What's been called black is white and what's white is actually black! One realizes, that teaching is often subjective, and if one seeks truth, one must leave the nest, open ones eyes and question! As it's been some 7 months since you did this program, I'm not sure you will read this, but I hope you find it! Best wishes

One of my absolute favourite songs!

He's definitely my favorite Beatles member.... Love this song..... Ty for doing.... 🙏🤟✌️🤙👍💯💚

Pentatonix have taken this song one step further in their music video and have transposed it into our age. Totally recommended to watch their interpretation of this alltime classic by one of the greatest songwriters of the last century. RIP John Lennon!

Wow! I am impressed! Man of the world!

The official, studio version or official videos always sound the best..

@frauleinmona

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I just posted a comment telling him just that.😊👍

Im finding this hilarious! Im sorry maybe its because Ive been a Beatles’ fan since I was 8 years old and I am now almost 50. Ive pretty much heard this song about a million times and Im not even joking! I even have a music box that plays it. I always tell people Im a music lover. If its good to me I love it no matter what the genre. I can swing Patsy Cline to Marilyn Manson and everywhere in between. If you havent watched the GREATEST 20 mins in rock history yet I suggest that one. Its Queen at Live Aid. If Lennon and Tyler blew your mind you are not gonna know what to do with Freddie Mercury live on stage! Please do it! You are doing yourself a disservice if you dont its that good!

This was first released in 1971. It was a very popular song, still lots of hippies with these beliefs during this time. I was a teenager and loved this song ever since.😎😎😎😎

Great song

Your comment of "different UV" makes perfect sense! everyone should be taught this.

It's such a universal song. Hard to image you (or anyone) has not heard it before.

I love your video breakdowns and how you keep a open mind. One of my favorite songs "Weight" album The last waltz.

The day he died, a crowd gathered outside his Brownstone for a candlelight vigil singing this song.

I love this performance😀😀😀

He said "No immigration too" bc at the time Nixon was trying to have Lennon deported bc of his anti-Vietnam views

So hard to believe you're never heard Imagine!

Bro, I love your shirt lol. Appreciate the content as well. God bless.

John Lennon is still ahead of most artistically. Only special people can write timeless universal anthems like this with such elegant simplicity.

Check out the A cappella group Pentatonix' version of Imagine, as they pay an amazing tribute to John Lennon's spiritual message! You may well decide to become a Pentaholic!

First and foremost, this is a beautiful song, but deep down inside, everyone knows where John Lennon was coming from in this song. The many interviews he did about this song explain his meaning and thought-process.

Imagine if this was Written today... Ive felt this song since i could remember...

Itbwas 71 and it went over extremely well. Vietnam and free love opened up into flower children and the hippie era. Sign of the times.

John Lennon was amazing singer and Songwriter.

He just sung his words for peace And that is a beautiful thing to imagine……..

MrLBoyd I love your commentary, especially on people in other countries. It's very thoughtful. John Lennon would have loved your comments! Keep it up, the world could learn a lot from people like you!

@frauleinmona

2 жыл бұрын

Really? He completely misunderstood the song.

The a perfect circle cover of imagine is still my favorite cover of all time. I remember listening to Lennon's as a kid and hearing APC's version later, and I'd say APC's version fits better in the more modern climate with the tone of it. I think this was the first time I've ever watched one of your videos and actually had to go listen to a different version of the song afterwards just because I hadn't heard it in awhile.

Hes performing in that video in 1975 but the song came out about 70 or 71

You have to understand it wasn't this time, it was a time I was born where people were not as accepting as they are now. This song makes me cry everytime I hear it as I wish everyone thought like him, I wish we could all love another regardless. His message was clear we as people need to see eachother as people. We also need to evolve love one another as we are all one. I've watched your videos and just subribed because I think you missed it here. He was killed for his views, his beliefs, his heart. He was fighting for everyone.

No complain there !!!??? Are you kidding , this is literally one of the most amazing song with such an amazing message behind it made by an amazing song writer and still going strong , still amazes me watching allt these reactions how many still have not heard of this song , maybe in Europe we are different

one my favourite remind me of my dad and his records gram takes me back and the best part of time we all losted xx love it my bother 🇬🇧💗👍💋

its an amazing song,

A little trivia… after the Beatles broke up. John never performed on stage for money. If he was performing, it was to bring focus and attention to a cause or an injustice.

I sort of remember this from tv on abc channel Tribute to Sir Grade around 1976

This was an Elton John concert, notice the piano player. He invited John to get up and sing.

" eve of destruction " Barry maguire would be a very interesting song for you to break down. 55 years on it is still relevant

@andreworr4307

2 жыл бұрын

The Dickies version is one of my favourite songs

The "No immigration" line was an ironic reference to the government trying to kick him out of the country, he wasn't anti-immigrant himself, he was an immigrant.

Sometimes I think this guy lived under a rock to not know the depth and breadth and immediate appreciation of this song.

@frauleinmona

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was absolutely dumbfounded!😵

John Lennon convinced an entire generation that individually you could make a difference, but collectively we could change the world. Then he did.

I love your logic in approaching songs. You are the voice of reason in a world of Idiocracy.

@frauleinmona

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, this time, he completely misinterpreted this song. Absolutely misunderstood it.

Watching the Wheels and Jealous Guy are two fantastic songs by him.

White Lion When the children cry ! I definitely see this as one you should cover! Thank you for your entertainment!

I would love to hear stories about all the countries you went to!

John had the worlds attention, he was ahead of the curve on a few thing.

He had a dream. Many of us have dreams. His was a nice one. Unfortunately, other people dream the opposite. It would be wonderful if we could have no countries, open borders, and the world live as one under a just and equitable leadership. It won't happen in our lifetimes. I wonder if it ever will...

This is my 2nd favorite of his behind "Instant Karma"

He just wanted the world to be better, and he knew that love was the way. All those things he mentioned in this song are things that we fight over. Imagine those things stopped getting in the way of love.

I used to serenade my cat with that when she was sick before she passed away. It made her so relaxed. It is such a serene song, but it always made me really sad.

This was an important message to end war back in the 70's

amazing that u never heard imagine before.

This live performance is from 1975, but the song was released and a hit in 1971. It also topped the charts in 1980 after John Lennon was murdered, and it was in the top 20 chart in 2012 after being featured in the Summer Olympics. John said that his wife, Yoko Ono, was instrumental in the lyrics and she is now credited as a co-author. Check out his song 'God', where he takes it further by stating his lack of belief in everything but the love of his wife.

My favourite beetle he was awsome

BTW Home Free new release Brothers in arms

I wish you had reacted to the original video where he is playing the white piano in one of their rooms at their home, while Yoko is opening the shutters to shed light into the room. THAT is the BEST version with the correct lyrics. I CAN'T BELIEVE you have NEVER heard this song before! (Weird seeing John playing left handed, obviously the film has been shown in reverse)

"Different UV" pegged it 😊 💙💚💙💚💙

we are all human, one planet. John Lennon and The Beatles are all inclusive. They believed in Love is Love before it became a meme. Same concept as Star Trek and Roddenberry's idea of the Federation, all inclusive. No greed, no one is better than another, love each other, peace no war.