First Time Reaction | John Lennon - Imagine |WHAT IF THIS WAS REAL!

[@RandyRanson-d5x]

The Beatles were brave, as they spoke to the world about peace and love, doiing more for the world through their music and personalities than any politicians ever living in the same timeframe. They were a force to contend with, and no politicians could ever measure up to the Beatles dedication to healing the world's attitude. Rare humans indeed.

[@MaRoach7]

It's amazing how much The Beatles accomplished in 7 short years. Imagine is my all time favorite song

[@ChristinaMorris-v8q]

In 1974, my younger sister & brother's high school graduation class all stood up and sang this song as their chosen class song. It made me cry. Beautiful

[@thomastimlin1724]

I graduated in 1974...that's beautiful!!

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

So Deep and Brilliant!!! He had the same hopes and dreams as Martin Luther Kings!!!! Same vision for world peace and equality!! Special stuff!!

[@mamakat114]

I will never ever forget getting to school the morning after he was murdered, hearing the news and the entire school cried & cried & cried.

[@musestudio7075]

Same. I heard the news at school at Jolla High School. I couldn't grasp it at all. Crushing news. Crushing loss.

[@AcidicSceptic]

Not a day goes by that I don't wish John was still alive and what he'd be saying about the world right now. Lennon was an artistic genius. He was not just a songwriter and musician; he wrote poems, short stories; he drew portraits and paintings; he was a philosopher and political activist, amongst many other things. Lennon was an artist of all stripes and colours. "A brotherhood of man." RIP John //o-o\\

[@writebrain-zn2um]

Guess what was playing during the Olympics opening ceremony? 🙂 From CNN: "Imagine" performed as a call for peace Pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet just performed a rendition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine” - while on a vessel in the Seine with a piano that had flames coming out of the top. After the song concluded, “We all stand and call for peace” flashed on screens in English.

[@mlramey8632]

The lyrics touch your heart and soul.

[@grover6662]

I like how it’s “just imagine” it’s gentle for people locked into religion. Open your mind just a little & imagine.

[@miketownsend9185]

This song will be seen 1000 years from now

[@philowens7680]

It still brings tears to my eyes more than fifty years later.

[@JamesDimond-l7u]

Idiot

[@backbeat44]

Instant Karma, Mother, God, I Found Out, Mind Games, Watching the Wheels - there are so many.

[@DJBilodeau]

Cool! Glad you're being introduced to John Lennon as a solo artist! This is arguably his most famous song in his solo career, so, your intuition is correct-this is indeed a big song by every definition.

[@MsRhodeman]

I'm a baby boomer and this was one of my favorite songs as a teenager and I still love it❤

[@BridewellSeniorTube]

I totally agree with you that the controversy was misunderstood. Especially misunderstood by the unwise ;)

[@ittamandarano8262]

Another amazing Lennon solo song is INSTANT KARMA, live in New York. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE is a beautiful peace song by the Beatles was broadcasted via the first satellite all round the world. in 1966 or 67 (he wrote this song too).

[@TheClarita1984]

That's why this world can't be fixed, there's always people that just want to fight, insist their truth is THE TRUTH". This is a so spiritual elevated masterpiece. I loved your reaction. Than you.

[@page349]

Imagine if the things that separate and divide us didn't exist - great reaction!

[@cristita-w9b]

I dont want it to remain an imagination. This can be true. Thank you. I am a fan of John L.

[@Pahdopony]

You and me both my friend.

[@annak8666]

Yes, it is, I totally agree: The most relevant thing we can hear right now

[@Anaj-us4eo]

You stated John Lennon was the primary songwriter for the Beatles, nope Paul wrote as many if not more during the same amount of time. They have different styles and it’s always hard to pick your fav Beatle…after my whole 65 yrs listening to their music, George Harrison is my fav. You gotta dive into his music and when he was with the traveling ….so so good

[@mnamhie]

My favorite Lennon song as a solo artist. It was indeed a number one song in the U.S., but only on the Record World chart. It was no. 2 on Cash Box. Only made no. 3 on the most well known and influential U.S. singles chart, Billboard's Hot 100.

[@laurasmith2522]

Love your reaction this is one of the best songs ever written ! By the 1 and only John Lennon ! It's so strange that the world is still not heading this. Especially when watching reaction to this song, no matter who's preforming it, I don't think I've ever seen any one ever say this is BS seems as if all who hear it agree with it, and say they wish life was indeed like this. So WHY WHY WHY do we still have hate greed and biggitry and we let all it all come between us as humans, what a waste of life that we can't get our sh-together enough to enjoy life together and in peace. Seems that everyone wants it ? I still get the chills everytime I hear it. Wouldn't it be great , what a dream. Ty again for a great reaction. . .

[@DJBilodeau]

You absolutely should watch the documentary! You may get a sense of how we felt the day we heard he was murdered at the end of it. Devastating. Brings all the memories flooding back from that terrible day.

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Still has to be one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

[@Anthony-k7t]

He was on tour and thousands of people met him at the airport and lined the roadside to his house 😢. Yet people reactions were with love and patience for him to grieve privately, he later wrote a song for his son and I cry every time I hear him sing it 😭💘

[@bonya4585]

“Beautiful Boy” is a lovely love song lullaby to his son, Sean.

[@edwardmeradith2419]

Great review and reaction 😘

[@tenjed4224]

I was (and still am) a huge Beatles fan. And i enjoyed listening to their solo work, as well. Imagine was one of those songs that envelopes you and makes you think about (and care about) others. It did not become one of the most requested songs on the radio, for nothing. It is listened to by someone, in nearly every country on this planet, on a daily basis.

[@meni8015]

Love this song, such beautiful and poetic lyrics. Great reaction and review.

[@michaelphipps8647]

Great Reaction!

[@ronaldstephens3972]

You hear so much more when you listen to music with the headphones

[@eileenbussey6926]

Listen to his song Mother n Working Class Hero. There are so many he wrote as a solo artist. Also a lot of the Beatles big hits were written by John. RIP

[@Lakeshore14]

I bought this album because I loved this song so much. I played it daily. But then, when John was savagely killed, for a long time I could not listen to it. I was just too sad to play his music. When I would hear him on the radio, I couldn’t help but cry. Everything that John expressed was about peace. It just didn’t make sense that he would die from a very violent act. Thank you for reacting to his music and expressing such a heartfelt commentary. 👏👏🥰❤️

[@FritsKist]

Sincere reaction.

[@dougsusie2319]

I forgot to add. The only way to listen to The Beatles and solo Beatles is through a good set of headphones. You're missing a lot of great stuff without them.😅😅😅😅

[@Dej24601]

🎶 Skiffle - “ski” with a short I, pronounced as if it rhymes with lip, (only no p) and then “full” just like the word - to be full of something. Emphasis is on the first syllable, so SKI- full. “The first use of the term on record was in 1925 in the US under the name of Jimmy O'Bryant and his Chicago Skifflers. Most often it was used to describe country blues music records, which included the compositions "Hometown Skiffle" (1929) and "Skiffle Blues" (1946) by Dan Burley & his Skiffle Boys. It was used by Ma Rainey (1886-1939) to describe her repertoire to rural audiences. The term skiffle disappeared from American music in the 1940s.” “Improvised jug bands playing blues and jazz were common across the American South in the early decades of the 20th century. They used instruments such as the washboard, jugs, washtub bass, cigar-box fiddle, musical saw and comb-and-paper kazoos, as well as more conventional instruments, such as acoustic guitar and banjo.” “Skiffle had a revival in the United Kingdom in the 1950’s. It referred to music from people with little money for instruments. The new style captivated an entire generation of post-war youth in England.” “Billy Bragg's book: ‘Roots, Radicals and Rockers,’ a history of the skiffle movement, was published in 2017. Bragg has compared the development of skiffle in Britain in the 1950s to punk rock in the 1970s, noting that skiffle was a revolt by young people against the culture of their parents, and allowed them to create their own style of music without expensive equipment.” 🎶

[@DJBilodeau]

I'm very much enjoying your research at the beginning of this program! It's measured and appropriate, and giving the necessary background. Good mix!

[@bigdaddymojo2005]

Chris Cornell's LIVE version Inglewood is INCREDIBLE.

[@annakermode6646]

John is my favourite ❤

[@Victoria-kv9oz]

Next up some reactions to the ‘quiet Beatle’ George Harrison. He sang some of my favorite songs.

[@meni8015]

Love George Harrison. "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is my favourite.

[@annakermode6646]

He also put out a lot of mediocre cr*p

[@mikesed860]

I have a list of songs in several different categories, Rock, jazz, soul, etc. This song is number one song on top of my list for the most powerful songs ever done, and the number two behind this one is the first time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack.

[@kevinkirkland3533]

John gave full credit to Forrest Gump for the inspiration for this beautiful song

[@MsRhodeman]

John Lennon had a huge effect on people when he was killed... Much like Elvis did back in '77... So sad they were both taken too soon😢

[@vivien408]

Yes this was original footage of the video, and this was John Lennon and his wife home

[@DJBilodeau]

Nice job with your reaction! Great program for a great song!

[@subwaygoddess1]

This is an incredibly beautiful song! My favorite by John is "Instant Karma." I hope you react to that one!

[@christopherlamb7250]

thank you for reminding of how simple the world was as i grew up from the 60s and on the world was so different i miss it

[@suzie4417]

My favorite John Lennon song, then Instant Karma is a groovy tune. My heart broken 💔 to this day over his murder, while walking with Yoko his wife in NYC shot dead on the street. I love John’s voice & his message to the world. He was loudly criticized for marrying Yoko, people thought she was bad for him & the band, in my opinion the critics were to blame for him moving to America & his death, it was none of their business who he loved. RIP to a wonderful musician who along with George, Ringo & Paul brought the British Invasion to the world. I was 12 yrs living in Canada when they came to America & performed on The Ed Sullivan Show & the rest is history 🥰 George Harrison my fav Beatle has amazing material My Sweet Lord a very popular hit, All Things Must Pass, Isn’t it a Pity, … While My Guitar Gently Weeps a very big hit & you should watch the tribute to George being posthumously inducted into the R&R Hall of fame with incredible musicians including Dharma, George’s son who looks like his dad, Prince was amazing honouring George with his guitar 🎸 playing While My Guitar Gently Weeps❣️

[@G-MAN1958]

Great song from a great album! "How", "Jealous Guy", and "Gimme Some Truth" are amazing as well and all from this same album! P.S. The dudes from STEELY DAN had a huge criticism of John Lennon over this song, basically chastising him for writing about selflessness while living the life of wealth and fame. They wrote a song about it, but I can't remember what it was,(go figure!). ☮

[@annakermode6646]

I really dislike Steely Dan for that…. He says IMAGINE. As in thought experiment.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

AND DONT'T FORGET GEORGE ! (maybe Ringo ...LOL :) )

[@LynnBartlett-un2vp]

Agree. George wrote one of the most beautiful.love songs ever in "Something".

[@PeteH-p6s]

The path at the start is the path we are all on

[@Bekka_Noyb]

one of the best songs ever made! dbl ♥ Should also check out his song: Instant Karma!

[@dennisshaper4744]

Lol...junk

[@charliejaworski2562]

Hey, great channel, man! I noticed you did some Chris Cornell covers before and just wanted to let you know one of my FAVORITE Chris Cornell covers is John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels". I think with your Beatles journey mixed with your Chris Cornell (and his various bands) journey, it would be a great one to check out. I'm not sure I've seen a live version, but there is an official video on the Chris Cornell KZbin channel. Cheers and enjoy the musical adventures. We're enjoying them with you!

[@ppaulisdeadd5879]

The research is essential to your reactions, it makes it interesting

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

It is the video for this song!

[@msteve777]

Another must see, in that same context, One Vision by Queen (official video) No wrong, no right I'm gonna tell you There's no black and no white No blood, no stain All we need is one worldwide vision

[@sbollin4321]

Imagine forever, agreed!! Instant Karma/We All Shine On Plastic Ono Band live next please:)

[@CBGB_1977]

Happy birthday to you! 🎉

[@laurasmith2522]

Your correct its about not letting things make a difference on how we treat one another he was stating , get rid of the things we kill one another over !

[@sumonjamal1653]

John Lennon was the spokesperson for his generation for sure... He advocated for civil rights for minorities in the USA in the 60's as a Beatle and spoke against sending young soldiers to fight in the pointless Vietnam war as an anti-war activist... He was targeted by Pres. Nixon and the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover - he was ordered to be deported from the US and he fought the order and won after Nixon resigned in disgrace for abusing his power as president. Born into a broken home in the port city of Liverpool in England - his father was a sailor, his mom Julia actually gave him up to be raised by John Lennon's Aunt Mimi and Uncle George (who died in 1955)... He reconnected w/ his mom Julia as a teen and she gave him his first guitar and early lessons how to 'strum' it. Sadly, tragedy struck in 1958 when his mom Julia was killed after being struck by a drunk driver, who was an off-duty cop. John Lennon later wrote the Beatles song 'Julia' for her... In 1957, John Lennon and his friends from school started a band together called The Quarrymen... Lennon played guitar but couldn't really play; they played 'skiffle' music which was popular w/ British kids - they would just create a rhythm and sing the songs they loved coming from America... Paul McCartney was a kid in school who saw him play and was asked to join Lennon's band... McCartney's father was a musician and he taught Lennon how to play chords on the guitar and piano... McCartney also brought in George Harrison on guitar for the band, even though he was extremely young. As a youth, John Lennon was headstrong and would get into fights quite often, which was not uncommon in Liverpool. In 1960, The Beatles were officially a rock n' roll band after Pete Best (drums) and Lennon's friend from art school Stu Sutcliffe (bass) joined and the band played gigs between Hamburg, (West) Germany and Liverpool. Ringo Starr (drums) joined in 1962. Stu Sutcliffe left the band in 1961 to settle in Hamburg (Paul McCartney switched to bass) but Stu Sutcliffe tragically died in 1962 from a brain aneurysm. The Beatles were signed by late 1962 and released their debut album in early 1963... the hysteria they created in the UK and Europe that year as they toured was dubbed 'Beatlemania' by the press... In 1964, The Beatles came to America w/ a #1 record ('I want to hold your hand')... John Lennon married his pregnant girlfriend Cynthia and his son Julian Lennon was born in 1963. By 1966 after several huge albums and 2 feature films, The Beatles opted to quit touring and focus their energy on new music and their record label Apple Corp. John Lennon also met a Japanese artist Yoko Ono and they began a scandalous affair that ended his marriage to Cynthia. John and Yoko married in 1969 and he changed his middle name to 'Ono' legally. He and Yoko spent time on anti-war activism. By 1969, The Beatles were at odds creatively and in business... John Lennon quietly left the band. Paul McCartney ended up suing John, George and Ringo to terminate their partnership and divide The Beatles' assets fairly... McCartney said he did not trust manager Allen Klein, who managed 3 of the 4 Beatles. John and Yoko were inseparable and spent time together on music, art and activism... but they separated in 1972 after John was unfaithful... He went to the West Coast to work on music but got lost in drugs and alcohol... He finally reconciled w/ Yoko Ono in 1974 after cleaning up and meeting w/ her at an Elton John concert... Their only son Sean Lennon was born in 1975 - John Lennon wrote "Beautiful boy (Darling boy)" about him... John, Yoko and Sean settled down in an apartment in NYC and they lived quietly after giving up music and worked in the arts scene... John Lennon beat his deportation order and even reconciled w/ Paul McCartney... In 1980, he met producer Jack Douglas (Aerosmith's producer) and talked about making a new album... John and Yoko recorded and released the album 'Double fantasy' in 1980 and were talking about touring the next year... Sadly, John Lennon was shot and killed after a deranged fan approached him at his apartment building entrance in late 1980 - John Lennon was only 40 years of age... His killer (Mark David Chapman) is still behind bars. In 1994, the surviving Beatles (Paul, George and Ringo) reunited in the studio to complete 3 John Lennon demos that were recorded before his death... They were asked to play some songs together in the studio but were unwilling to perform any Beatles hits without John Lennon... They were filmed casually jamming on old songs that inspired their career.

[@artandrade1]

Song of the century!!!

[@akahina]

I have the word "Imagine" in John's handwriting tattooed on my wrist. Try "Isolation" for a deeper dive. An overlooked amazing song seemingly made for covid.

[@CBGB_1977]

I have the “Imagine”self-portrait tattoo. ✌🏽❤️

[@ScottDeBerg]

John knew how to write lyrics that went directly to the soul. John was an atheist, as am I,, and I believe that organized religion is at the root of the majority of our problems. I do not begrudge folks their faith, i know how much it means to those of faith. My best friend is an ordained priest. This is my favorite solo Beatles song - and I'm a Paul fan. Peace.

[@starman2337]

If "organized religion" means radical Islam, I agree. But I haven't seen Christians, Jews, Buddhists, or other people of faith wearing suicide vests, flying into skyscrapers, or calling for genocide.

[@NC-Mama-Bear]

Lennon wasn't, by definition, an atheist.

[@daveking9393]

Agree ​@@NC-Mama-Bear All - Please check out the short film "Genius - Full Movie". This explains John's changes or evolution on organized religion. Only 33 minutes long.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Get real Scotty. You blame religio. When it is a COMBINATION OF BAD HUMAN BEHAVIOR = 7 PLUS DEADLY SINS!

[@leannaugustus193]

Spoken like a true Democrat Scott.

[@mgonzales56]

You are wrong. John never stated he was an atheist. He was always a deeply spiritual person and did believe in God. He had his own way of looking at religion, but he did believe in a high being.He said as much in interviews over the years.

[@barriehull7076]

Skiffle is skiff le Wikipedia: At the age of 15, Lennon formed a skiffle group, the Quarrymen. Named after Quarry Bank High School, the group was established by Lennon in September 1956. The origins of skiffle are obscure but generally thought to lie in African-American musical culture in the early 20th century. Skiffle is often said to have developed from New Orleans jazz, but this claim has been disputed.

[@kwokho1342]

Please try Just Like Starting Over, it's nothing like the old Beatles

[@david....hilltop3659]

the sad part is Paul was made Sir Paul in England, but john was not --- the freedom of his words should take him to be named Sanit john

[@kahlodiego5299]

You should listen to "What you got" on the "Walls and Bridges" album.

[@nadograymountain]

✊🏾

[@canecasavettes85]

Given this reaction, I think you need to check out Ren. Hi Ren is a proper introduction, followed by The tale of Jenny and Screech, Money Game part 3, Chalk Outlines, Troubles (acoustic version), For Joe, etc…. Quite the rabbit hole!

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Now watch the movie... I loved it!

[@terryfowler4893]

Working Class Hero is Lennon at his best for me

[@jonhoward4884]

Most of this wasn't by Yoko, John wrote all the music.

[@andyallan2909]

How was she allowed to do that? If I want to demand a co-writing credit on every hit song ever, why can't I do that?

[@jnagarya519]

Try "Isolation" and "Watching the Wheels".

[@mikeross14]

It ain't Sky full , it's Skiffle like Skip!

[@stevennadler4461]

Most wars in history have been fought over religion.

[@dennisshaper4744]

Liar

[@dennisshaper4744]

Dumbest thing ever said...and no surprise from someone who thinks this song is anything but garbage.

[@tommyk6719]

@@dennisshaper4744Wake up, magat.

[@stefanstock953]

greetings and love from Germany again....of course everyone should have something to believe in, we should have our faith in something. But we shouldn't force it on others. Imagine there would be just two religions, what is the first thing we come up with..? The good old selfish "My God is bigger than your god, my way of believing is the right way. Is the better way..." and right away this becomes radical, extreme, fundamental and fanatical.....But that's how mankind is......

[@Marilyn-v9v]

Before he was killed, Lennon was asked about this song. "It's a song promoting atheism and communism, not much more", and then he simply shrugged his shoulders. Read the lyrics folks. The World Economic Forum loves this song. No Heaven? No countries, etc.? "You will own nothing, and you will eat less". "But you will be happy!"

[@thomasshreve750]

I enjoy the comments. Everyone learns together.

[@debbiechang5781]

People have been fighting over beliefs and “religions” since the beginning of recorded history. It makes perfect sense to imagine the world without it. 🌸

[@susiedawson3349]

Will we ever have peace on earth?

[@andyallan2909]

Released in 1971, the reason it wasn't a number one song when it originally came out here (UK), is because, like many Beatles albums, no single was released from the 'Imagine' album (at the time of release). When it was eventually released as a single (4 years later in 1975), it was already well known and millions already had the track having bought the album; hence the reason it didn't go to number 1 on that occasion, although it did following his murder in 1980.

[@twj2002]

If you Like this song, you should listen to happy x-mass (war is over) similar message, but in a beautiful Christmas song.

[@daveking9393]

All - Please check out the short film "Genius - Full Movie". This explains John's changes or evolution on organized religion. Only 33 minutes long.

[@MsRhodeman]

That's his wife Yoko Ono in this video with him

[@mgonzales56]

John Lennon was a deeply spritual person. He did, in his own way, believe in God. Like you said, this was mainly Yoko's input. It is a beautiful song, and it is nice to believe we can all live in peace, and it came from their heart, but they both did and do believe in God in their own special way. I just looked it up.

[@mtnvalley9298]

My first really bad day was when Lennon was assassinated. Raise your children better than you were folks.

[@paulamoya7956]

When Music was Magic🤍

[@mikeythehat6693]

Toward the end of the Beatles as a band, John lost all enthusiasm for it, reportedly because of his Opiate use and the use of Psychedelics (and let's face it, that's a bad combination) Paul was carrying the band through it's last couple of albums and that caused a lot of disillusionment and in-fighting amongst the members. In the end Paul had "Beatles Burn-out" and quit, this is after every other member quit at one time or another. There was "bad blood" between John and Paul for a several years after that but they were eventually reconciled. Lucky they were reconciled because John only lived for 10 years after the break up. Also, if you watch the movie "Forrest Gump", Forrest gives John the idea for this song during an interview on late night T.V. (just a little pointless trivia for ya)

[@WadeAustin-s2h]

He's not the primary song writer brother Paul wrote just as many 🍻

[@heyoka9012]

Steely Dan made an excellent song in direct response to “imagine,” called “Only a Fool Would Say That.” (Much better tune, too, no disrespect to Lennon. Much more honest. It’s easy to “imagine” a great world when you live on top of the one everybody else is struggling in, dig? They’ve asked us to “imagine” for too long. Time to man-I-fest. PEACE)

[@kennethbartlett4302]

I am a huge huge Steely Dan fan but I did not realize they wrote that song in response to this. Sometimes Dan's lyrics can prove to be elusive.

[@donlawson3330]

Klaus Voormann was a close friend from the early Hamburg days. He did the cover of "Revolver" also.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

You are not being Ho est = you have heard IMAGINE ! EVERYONE HAS

[@nathanclarke2777]

Man can I say I like the dewrag you got on your head! And yes that was the real video for it!

[@LenaWatts-w4l]

A lot of fans did not like her. They got upset because he divorced his first wife and married her.

[@johng.8517]

I suggest you do "Awaken" by YES. It takes you on an uplifting spiritual journey. Here's a great live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHW7lJaLZd2ahNE or the studio version. But it's amazing how close the live version is to the studio version.

[@deweyplanck9850]

He was not the primary song writer for the Beatles. Paul was.

[@terryjestersr.6769]

John was killed because he claimed to live a modest life, without extreme luxuries, and this guy felt like he lied. Look at this home, its in the rural countryside. Do you see anything extremely outrageous, ( the five years he took off was so he could stay home and raise his son)

[@WhiteCamry]

Check out "Imagine" at the 2012 Olympics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5izg3xsYp14nNk