John Lennon - Imagine (First Time Reaction)

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

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[@Grigpig]

You make me so happy Empress Joy-Jean.. Thank you so much ❤️

[@trumphatesyou]

You do need to realize that John Lennon or for that matter any of the Beatles are not scary

[@petocher]

Thanks

[@luminaraunduli2791]

The world must never forget John Lennon.

[@oldsensei8350]

They wont

[@patricktetteroo9950]

We won’t

[@sevadaj]

I will never forget John and George!!!! ✌&❤

[@BoccanNino]

In the future, people will forever idealize John Lennon like Gandhi, Mandela, Kennedy etc. John work for the Beatles, peace and 'Imagine' are just Legendary.

[@oldsensei8350]

@@BoccanNinoyes sir

[@LaGataNegra3073]

That was the song of the 20th century. Not just the week. Or month or the song of the year. Nor song of the decade. But The song of the century.

[@roybentley8036]

Song of the world

[@joergen11111]

MOST IMPORTANT SONG EVER.......yesterday, today and tomorrow

[@Tribblepuppy]

Imagine all the people living life in Peace. What more could we want?

[@jiordone8563]

some possessions?

[@chuck3462]

@@jiordone8563 lol

[@guidosarducci]

@@jiordone8563 Why?

[@oasis4life014]

Never happen

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Liberty and inequality. Diversity. Excellence. Art. Creativity.

[@tonym362]

41 years ago, yesterday. I still remember exactly where I was when the news came over the radio. I was shocked & in disbelief, thinking the DJ was joking. It was a very sad day.. RIP John 🙏

[@shelleymarler9690]

This song is a tear jerker, love it. He was a true poet.

[@spicytango]

A poet who could sing

[@rebeltvr6046]

Incredlbe poet. Best singer/writer of all-time.

[@eamonconnelly8029]

The lyrics were written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and the song's inspiration came from a poem written by Yoko that was released in 1964 in her book titled, "Grapefruit."

[@ycoyle2803]

I tear up every time.

[@-JaM-836]

Seems like the artists that promote world peace always face an untimely end

[@strangemachines_]

It would be hard to argue against this being the most beautiful song ever written. I certainly couldn’t argue it.

[@johnboden8430]

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one" Martin Luther King also had a dream. Let us all try to dream a little in our own lives.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Those "dreamers" were both socialists who were assassinated. Ironic, isn't it?

[@johnboden8430]

@@91dodgespiritrt Indeed it is. I think we can include Ghandi in the list, possibly Jesus as well (using a fairly broad idea of socialism perhaps). There are so many people who have tried in their own way to motivate and inspire people to live together harmoniously. John Lennon shines out for me because he could put the message in such a poetic form. Sorry if I rambled on a bit there but your reply led to a good line of thought.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

This is buy far one of the very best songs ever recorded. It's still relevant today and will still be a million years from now.

[@eddupuis6928]

Agree

[@davidcopson5800]

*by

[@RadioReactiveOne]

Of all the Beatles songs he wrote or co-wrote, I believe that 200 years from now, THIS is the song John Lennon will be best remembered for. It is a landmark piece of art. And as much as it pains me deeply to say it, it's no wonder he was murdered. Such a beautiful dreamer would never be allowed to live in this world. We miss you, John. RIP.

[@marlecmarine5393]

One of the most beautiful and important songs ever written, what terrible tragic irony that that he died in the way he did.......

[@Mainecoonlady.]

RIP John Lennon. Your soul left us too early but your heart would have been devastated by the world today. I’m glad you don’t have to witness it. Peace and love is all you ever believed. We are so far from that, it would have broken you and that would be a tragedy. ❤️

[@Mainecoonlady.]

@John Doe Jealousy is an ugly thing!

[@rebeltvr6046]

Lennon's the GOAT. That's it. All the other musicians are fighting for 2nd place.

[@saltpan8005]

I remember when he was killed in 1980, I was a senior in high school. I believe more people mourned this beautiful man than anyone else who died tragically.

[@stevensprunger3422]

“I hope this isn’t going to be a scary one” It pays to be patient and soulful like you are Isn’t it lovely lady

[@Popsicle946]

It's a beautiful message from John. Even if the world could be as beautiful as his music the world would be a much better place.

[@bluefish1875]

A message from a hypocrite. He had a separate refrigerator in his house for Yokos fur coat collection.

[@pjmoseley243]

@@bluefish1875 Sad isnt it?

[@roppa789]

@@bluefish1875Grow up

[@razorriddy1974]

Him and his three mates put my city on the map, always love John.. and his words ring true, especially these days! Imagine..

[@doughanson7714]

THE Greatest song Ever....

[@cheesyrider6914]

John Lennon "Starting Over " is a must listen

[@artandrade1]

Best song of the century!!! RIP 🙏 John

[@flash218ily]

Although the parameters presented in this song are unattainable, this song will live on forever as people will always treasure thinking of a world that could've been!

[@brandonbailey8318]

And that still could be

[@flash218ily]

@@brandonbailey8318 I wish I could believe that...but it's highly unlikely....but I try to remain optimistic!

[@thomasvieth6063]

It is even more apt now at times of war, dear Lady

[@robertlangley1664]

This is what real music sound likes and my generation were brought up on

[@KennCramerHanberg]

My very first record was Imagine and at the time he died and they told it in the radio news, I had just been listening to all his other records. It was a shock. I even remember where i was in the house that day

[@tommyv8584]

Beautiful song and message.We can all try to be the best we can, compassion and kindness 👍🎶🖐️.......

[@MrGadfly772]

I knew you would give a well thought out and deeply felt reaction. Thank you. This is an extraordinary song. Throughout the song John strips away all the things that cause suffering and strife in the world and makes us realize just how simple it is to imagine a beautiful world. He also acknowledges that all human beings simply want this simple peace and harmony with one another. I don't know of any song which can do this as quickly, or simply or as deeply.

[@Roadstar1602]

One of my favorite reactors listening to one of my favorite songs.

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

😀😍🥰🥰

[@iosephalloisius6566]

timeless song, love it!!! Thanks for your beautiful reaction 🙏🏾

[@Herculaing]

That was beautiful….love you Empress 💜

[@carlbaker7242]

What a beautifully touching song with words we all should dream of.

[@rranger1014]

Supreme loving reaction, thank you Empress.

[@RowdyRuth]

I’m still dreaming 🌎✌️

[@darinhill3773]

It's a simple song that means so much. Those are the best ones

[@tombreen932]

This was one of his best songs

[@michaelthomas8592]

...but it was and is a very beautiful theory of the future. Isn't it?! WE ALL NEED THIS! I'm a Dreamer by myself too!

[@davidmckain7674]

John Lennon was a visionary RIP

[@RedRubyG]

I wish the world would just see each other as one kind…..HUMAN KIND!! ❤️🇨🇦

[@keneke5162]

He was the voice and conscience of the 60& 70's ! Had he been allowed to live I'm sure he would have been a great influence for peace & harmony in the world? Strange how such people seem to meet their end in America, can it be coincidence?

[@thevindictive6145]

Sam Cooke had the same faith. Also Marvin Gaye. There is no such thing as a triple coincidence.

[@staceykeeley4219]

Because the yanks love their guns.

[@philging]

John was a rare talent - nice reaction

[@toniheikkila5607]

There still are dreamers, workers of the world, unite ✊

[@KaroleeSchloth]

Thank you for your shared emotions....loved witnessing you. So perfect to share with the world. Such great Soul integration. Love you.

[@arkhsm]

Definitely one of my all-time favourites !!

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

💖🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤💖🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤💖🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤💗💗💗💗💓💓💓💓😊 Absolutely beautiful reaction to a timeless classic. Thank you once again, Empress. 🙂

[@josephcade3541]

The long walk symbolizes our journey through life. The room piano and yoko's dress are all white symbolizing purity. The room is dark when they enter and Yoko his wife lets in the light to dispel the darkness

[@eamonconnelly8029]

IMAGINE by John "Lennon was inspired by several poems from wife Yoko Ono's 1964 book Grapefruit... Lennon later explained that the song "should be credited as a Lennon/Ono song. A lot of it - the lyric and the concept - came from Yoko, but in those days I was a bit more selfish, a bit more macho, and I sort of omitted her contribution, but it was right out of Grapefruit." And "Lennon composed the song one morning in early 1971. It was written on a Steinway piano, in a bedroom at his Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot. Yoko Ono watched on as he composed the melody, chords and most of the lyrics, and nearly completed the whole song in one short writing session." Taken from "The Story of... 'Imagine' by John Lennon" by Tom Eames (October 2020).

[@shemanic1]

an anthem for us all

[@royschmidt675]

Yes wouldn’t the world be better for all of life. I enjoyed your words of reflection. Peace & Love 💕

[@ejllamobeolan5025]

John we miss you. We all came from the stars and we all will become the earth. Rest

[@ericseiz2014]

Thank you! This reaction is pure. Please stay on the right path. Love and happiness. God bless!

[@User2718218]

Very wise words and very well said, Empress. On a sad note, you can't imagine the collective pain that people felt in December 1980. I lay in my bed and reflected on my life and quietly cried.

[@rranger1014]

Aye

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

Please what happened in December 1980?

[@miskasalonen6478]

@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN John Lennon was shot and killed

[@User2718218]

@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN John Lennon was assassinated in December 1980 by a lone gunman.

[@GregoryFernicola]

Hi, express joy, thank you for playing John Lennon imagine. Would there be world peace if John Lennon was still with us? God bless us all.usa peace.

[@davidmurray2829]

Empress I thought you were gonna make me emotional again 😁 but I kept it together and you left me with your beeeeeautiful smile 😁🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@debbie541]

the top song of all time ............imagine no auto tuners, from the era when people could actually really really sing......and they actually sounded the same live in person as on the radio, or TV or on a recording ....

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Elton john has a song (written by Bernie taupin) called "Empty Garden (hey hey Johnny)" about the passing of john Lennon. Beautiful song. Think you would love it

[@billpaul6675]

It's hard to imagine (see what I did there?) how someone could get this far into life without hearing this song! But since this is my first time seeing your obviously genuine reaction, I guess anything is possible, right? I've been listening to The Beatles and John Lennon since the early days, and their first Ed Sullivan appearance. This is my favorite Lennon song, I just have to hear it when everything seems to be going wrong. And it's just not Christmas without a listen to Happy Xmas. Sadly, there will never be another John Lennon, or another Beatles.

[@thevindictive6145]

She got the message. Lots of folk try to twist the message to fit their purpose. But she got the actual message.

[@johnnyjohnny2650]

Lennon was a true original.

[@druidkhan6066]

The day after John Lennon died, Queen performed Imagine live at a concert while touring in Germany, in tribute to the former Beatle. There's no video however the audio is available on KZbin at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzKiHh9o6-HgMU

[@FRED76400]

I really like your channel , the songs are always very well chosen and your reactions always beautiful BRAVO

[@rranger1014]

Rather, BRAVA

[@FRED76400]

@@rranger1014 yes.. exactly 😅

[@ironduke2000]

I was absolutely mesmerized by your face as you listened. That in itself was moving. Thank you.

[@r.a.m.productions1229]

I was 17, it was 1980, it was December 8th, I was in Florida, and it felt like the world did when Princess Di died, when the space shuttle exploded, or when 9/11 occurred; you just remember where you were when major events take place. Love you and your reactions, #EMPRESSJOY-JEAN

[@daveleeroy]

He was the one celebrity that really affected me when we lost him.

[@pamagnolia]

Imo, one of the best songs ever written. I only hope some day the world can get there. Empress, your emotion was so touching. 😊💗

[@bens1972]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@need4speednv]

Agree

[@pedrobrazil1222]

A dream dreamed by one person is just a dream, a dream dreamed by many is reality.

[@patrickharrington5753]

💜Imagine💜

[@markzuber1162]

It's the inner song we all have and he plays from his soul

[@Becca-UK]

Best reaction to this ever 💜💚💙😘 awesome, thanks 🙏

[@winnywin]

I love this song - I'm proud to be a dreamer. My favourite song by John is Working Class Hero.

[@paulhumberstone4843]

if only the world leaders stopped to think of the words of this song imagine rest in peace john

[@bakercarl8518]

Maybe one day.

[@skiptrace1888]

First time listening, Empress! You are really fantastic! You are such a good communicator, you don't need the right words because you are so transparent and genuine that your emotion clearly reaches us! I even cried along with you as you listened to Beatles tunes. But it is no shame to cry tears of joy as you listen to the Masters--- The Beatles are the greatest rock band of all time! 😀😃😄😄😁

[@NeonNights80]

A beautiful message.

[@DownTheHoleConspiracy]

One of my favorite songs and.im just 31

[@baguette3000-V2]

Thank you for once again sending a message of peace to the universe !

[@kevinl2578]

Such a great reaction what you said after the song you nailed it 100% I love you Empress!!!

[@CenterPorchNP]

I'm 52 and still react the same way every time I hear it.

[@paulrichardson5892]

the symbolism. coming out of the dark into the light.

[@Oddworld2024]

Awe glade you enjoyed this. I mean how can anyone really hate this song. So beautiful. thanks for your reaction Empress joy jean

[@1ANRS]

Since you liked this, I think you'll also like his son's song. Julian Lennon sang "Salt water wells in my eyes" in the 1990s.

[@yiannishadjiloizou5501]

Good choice

[@deemo359]

Hello there beautiful lady! Now that you've listened to John Lennon's masterpiece (one of many), you should check out the cover by Pentatonix. They add a few things that bring home the message John was singing about.

[@vankesselable]

John Lennon about this song ; "The song ‘Imagine,’ which says, Imagine that there was no more religion, no more country, no more politics is virtually the communist manifesto, even though I am not particularly a communist and I do not belong to any movement. You see, ‘Imagine’ was exactly the same message, but sugar-coated. Now ‘Imagine’ is a big hit almost everywhere; anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, anti-capitalistic song, but because it is sugar-coated it is accepted. Now I understand what you have to do." ~ John Lennon

[@sandralorenzo6481]

Thanks John for ever!!! Saludos from Habana. Cuba.

[@rd812]

Probably the most important song ever written.

[@richardjones2527]

I loved this song as a child, then I grew up x

[@juneehrenberg4914]

Lovely,heartfelt and intelligent reaction! I love you for listening to this timeless classic from Lennon. The Beatles was music from heaven!

[@linuxfreakful]

O Se for that beautiful reaction from a beautiful soul

[@A.I.Friends]

My parents were hippies. I grew up with this. For me this song was extra sad because my parents told me that John was killed.

[@Djurberg74]

One of the most beautiful songs ever, and also with one of the best lyrics. Dear Empress, I'm very happy that you reacted so lovely on this song, and that you could take this important message to your heart!

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

It is truly a beautiful song ❤

[@Djurberg74]

@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN And perhaps more urgent than ever...

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. Empress, A beautiful, beautiful song.. ♠W.G.

[@pawoon]

one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@manormouse1410]

I hope that when we are all fossils in the earth, somewhere... somehow... his song can still be heard by someone to reflect our hopes our struggles and our failures as a once thriving species.

[@talatguneyli13]

This song is national anthem of the world .

[@justme2]

Joy. I have a request for you. Do (Beatles - She's leaving home.) Have a tissue ready. It's the saddest song you will ever hear...but so well written. Such a good story.

[@byronelenica8329]

The most beautiful song ever written.

[@roberormonde]

Imagine eternal life on earth when the wicked perish

[@scottgerrits5405]

Not sure if done a reaction already but here is a another great one with a cool life message :DUST IN THE WIND by Kansas!! A-Maze-Ing!

[@frankmargiotta131]

One of the greatest song ever written 🙌 👏 ❤