Arguably John Lennon's most famous and finest solo single, "Imagine" is a fitting tribute to the man who tragically departed us thirty years ago. While the moments where his solo work matched the quality of his Beatles efforts were few and far between, "Imagine" is one song that can hold its own with any Beatles track.
The lyrical content of the song goes hand in hand with Lennon's political views at the time. Promoting the idea of a "one country, one world, one people" existence, Lennon believed such a utopian view wasn't outside the realms of possibility. He said, "Can you imagine a world without countries or religions?" It's the same message over and over. And it's positive."
The song is so great due to the brilliant melody and tone that carries it. Its composition on the piano as opposed to the guitar enabled the song to have a much gentler mood to it than much of Lennon's previous solo work.
Often considered one of the greatest songs ever written, artists as musically varied as David Bowie and Lady Gaga have covered the song at one point in their careers. Noel Gallagher even shamelessly (though rather brilliantly) ripped it off for "Don't Look Back in Anger." The song remains an undoubted classic.
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