John Lennon - Imagine | REACTION

[@hibhibb5429]

This came out in 1971. This song is timeless. It makes me sad to think about all of the music we never got to hear John Lennon create. He was taken way too soon. Such a wonderful soul, he was. RIP John.

[@lorisutherland7728]

Except he wasn’t a good guy to his first son and wife.

[@willworkswood3215]

I was 1 month and 2 days old when he was killed. But I grew up on his music and his feeling and he still lives on and is "classic"! AND, fuck you Lori Sutherland! Grow the fuck up! You're not 13 years old anymore and the silly hype from back in the day was just hype! Get over yourself!😜🤣

[@leviathan3630]

@Name That wouldn't work because you can never convince the entirety of humanity to believe in christ or any single religion. That's not hoe beliefs work. So what we should preach is tolerance and universal, unconditional peace.

[@myles3856]

70s had such good music

[@krisromibixon6729]

Especially how he died, song becomes sad

[@Kundalini12]

It's a shame that this song is almost 50 years old and it has mostly fallen on deaf ears.

[@1luiszepol]

I hope someday they will us.

[@Kundalini12]

aliagirl 9 this song is about a world without hatred and intolerance.

[@darkmagus64]

The struggle never ends

[@in2food]

John didn’t even follow his own dream. He rejected his own son and lived a life of wealth, not one of no possessions.

[@bc2002bc]

aliagirl 9 such a conservative twat!

[@jamesharris5336]

Imagine if everyone had a heart like Jamel_AKA_Jamal.

[@truzak2117]

Amen!

[@peggygibbons479]

I wish he was my neighbor.

[@tonij8322]

James Harris So very true. The world would be a wonderful place.

[@Irish-Rose]

He’s an Angel from God. And I’m serious.

[@karensheline5183]

Everyone does...some are just more beat up than most. 🙏🏽😵

[@DanMcManus]

In interviews Lennon said that he didn't write Imagine as a wish for a different and better world. He wrote it as a directive to actually imagine that place. He realized that everything ever created by humans - from buildings to airplanes to war - existed as thought and imagination first. He was directing us to actively imagine a better world and to actually build it. One Love.

[@Voltor07]

He also said Yoko Ono actually wrote the words. He took her poem and added music.

[@evyatarhadar8325]

@@Voltor07 Thank god he sang it instead. She has to be the most terrible "singer" I've ever witnessed.

[@eleven-hopper]

@@evyatarhadar8325 i wouldn't even consider her a singer. she just shrieks

[@StarryStarryNocturne]

Interesting that on a comment that points to the song's message of using imagination towards positive pursuits and positive approaches to life and each other we get a reply that instantly focuses on a negative about a positive remark made about someone.

[@windwoman3549]

A distinction without a difference, imo.

[@mikeherriman4600]

It makes me sad when I think about how a man who sang about peace and brotherhood was gunned down in front of his home for no reason.

[@hypno59]

Life's tough, ain't it.

[@leaninglloyd7052]

Truth be known , he was not about peace and brotherhood . He was not a very nice guy........at all .

[@andyb3720]

Oh there was a reason. Look at the world now. This meltdown is what he wanted.

[@aidanduffy3407]

@@leaninglloyd7052 you walk this planet holier than all else is it....

[@mikeherriman4600]

@@andyb3720 what are you babbling about? Fuckin clown....

[@ronmerchant3934]

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix.

[@sirjuju4766]

"Until the color of a mans skin is of no more significant then the color of his eye's!! Everywhere is war" Bob Marley.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

Or the difference in their Religions or politics. both of those have brought on as much violence as the color of skin.

[@joejacobsen6822]

@@MatthewPettyST1300 But religion and politics are chosen. Skin color isn't.

[@sarahpagett9191]

@@joejacobsen6822 but people still more damage over religion and politics then someone colour of skin

[@seanchavez5651]

Religion and politics are practically one in the same made by man✌️🤟🤙

[@joejacobsen6822]

@@sarahpagett9191 Tell that to the people of color killed daily. Simply because of the color of their skin.

[@phoinixranch1686]

Jamel, I discovered your reactions a few months ago and got addicted quickly to the good music but more importantly to your obvious status as a good human being skilled in the art of making people feel good about life. These are tough times but you are lightening the burden one song at a time. If you are ever in Texas, you are welcome around my campfire any time. Thanks Jamel

[@bobbytwister6268]

Imagine all the songs we’ve been deprived of because of John Lennon’s passing..❤️

[@shirazzza]

I would have loved to see him age, collab with Bowie or something. So much good music never written

[@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny]

*whispers@@shirazzza*: Psssst... John Lennon DID collab with Bowie. John co-wrote, sang backing vocals and rhythm guitar on the song "Fame", and also played guitar on Bowie's cover version of Lennon's "Across the Universe", of which both songs appeared on Bowie's Young Americans album in 1975.

[@shirazzza]

@@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny yeah but I was more thinking as older blokes. Like what Bowie did with Trent Reznor. I reckon Bowie would have been pretty awesome to work with. John Lennon seemed like a bit of a jerk but still life cut too short.

[@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny]

@@shirazzza Yes, it would have been cool. Actually, I think John was a lot easier to work with after his 5 years off. Cleaned up, mature (40), devoted dad and househusband, completely de-stressed from Beatles pressures and threats of deportation, and back into it for his own enjoyment. He was having a great time. Unfortunately, that's when he was taken from us.

[@nattijeff]

Have you considered that his demise might have been planned?

[@mimig3904]

One of the most powerful songs ever---but there are so many deaf ears & hard hearts

[@kthevsamig4958]

No your just communist

[@roberthofmann8403]

Please explain. TIA

[@Polaris750]

@@kthevsamig4958 you dont even know what a communist is

[@ShannonRous]

@@kthevsamig4958 best comment

[@wadefowler682]

He was summing up the writings of Carl marx. The song describes a socialist utopia. According to John Lennon

[@jrusso4753]

"If you want peace, you won’t get it with violence." - John Lennon

[@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795]

AMEN!

[@adambycina1817]

Imagine no country-nothing to kill or die for. - also Lennon. “Patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings”.- Samuel Johnson

[@legaltidbits]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@mjames4709]

Yet Lennon was such a violent youth??

[@gasaholic47]

M James People can change.

[@shannonholt5343]

The only time I saw my dad cry was when Lennon died

[@dawndipierro373]

My dad took John’s death very hard too. He played this song for weeks after his passing.

[@CaptWalker]

I never even knew Lennon was dead until about 1984, when i was in high school btw...

[@anthonytermini3267]

My friends and I were in our 20's we all had tears in our eyes R.I.P. :: :

[@duncanburgess9935]

I did too, and I think it was the first time that I had such a reaction to the loss of someone I knew only through mass media.

[@ladyca8366]

I took it real hard. I was 28 in 1980. I lit a candle and cried.

[@sophiet1576]

MLK said we need to judge a man by the content of his character rather than the color of his skin.

[@rickkoehnlein4629]

Love can make it all good

[@debrastough5407]

This made my day! I can’t stand conflict! There is no reason why we all can’t just live in peace, with respect for our neighbors! Helping one another! Thanks Jamel, love you man!

[@briand4036]

Need a reaction to thisnaong also. Let It Be When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be And when the broken-hearted people Living in the world agree There will be an answer, let it be For though they may be parted There is still a chance that they will see There will be an answer, let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Yeah, there will be an answer, let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be Let it be, let it be Ah, let it be, yeah, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be And when the night is cloudy There is still a light that shines on me Shine on until tomorrow, let it be I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be Oh, there will be an answer, let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

[@marylynndontchangename3461]

@@briand4036 yes that was a good one too.

[@kathysemrau2301]

Have you ever heard Woman is N#&%@# of the World? It's a very honest song. You know some people test you and when you're ready, they still want to test you. Just lie down and listen to this song. 1970s was a different time. But men were men and women were women. It's a shame a crazy man took John Lennon's life. But life isn't fair. This is another song by John Lennon.

[@kathysemrau2301]

Thank you for highlighting my comment. The past is the past, and we all make mistakes, or don't go to the right parties. But maybe once something will go right. Blessings!

[@philipwhigham3495]

The song was released in 1971. I love how as he is telling us to Imagine the shades are pulled back exposing us to the light. Imagine the room as our brain, heart, and soul.

[@catbutte4770]

I did a quick check and, "Imagine" was record in May - June 1971. Thank you for commenting on this video. 🙂 💗

[@stlram5]

December 8, 1980: One of the saddest days in music history.

[@xoxxobob61]

I was a kid when he was killed and remember the news late that night....I kept thinking to myself "Who would want to kill John Lennon?"

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

All you need is love. John Lennon, smart man, shot in the back, very sad.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

There has been 3 for me. John Lennon, Jerry Garcia and Neil Peart.

[@alexwhittle376]

I was in the San Francisco youth hostel. I bet everyone knows where they were. Everybody sat in a circle and cried.

[@marilynk30]

@@antoniusbritannia8217 Independence Day my favorite movie!

[@skkydreemer]

The message of this song is beautiful. If only everyone could hear the message and stop the madness.

[@davidarchibald3552]

The madness comes from our Government they push invalid stories and nonsense to confuse us so they can benefit. At the end of the day both parties are evil and don't care about us which is very obvious.

[@nick0liver446]

Wake up. The song is about socialism. Message just does not make sense. Childish nonsense

[@myles3856]

@@nick0liver446 it is yes but it’s also only actually promoting communism and this violence is in our nature it’s natural and in the end always impossible to control

[@baronfyrewhine]

@@nick0liver446 lennon was also a massive hypocritical POS.

[@garywildgoose767]

@@baronfyrewhine nailed it

[@larvt]

1971 Imagine - Play The Youngblood’s - Get Together (Lyrics) Love is but a song we sing Fear's the way we die You can make the mountains ring Or make the angels cry Though the bird is on the wing And you may not know why Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Some may come and some may go He will surely pass When the one that left us here Returns for us at last We are but a moment's sunlight Fading in the grass Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now If you hear the song I sing You will understand, listen You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It's there at your command Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now I said come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now Right now Right now

[@nancywright4430]

Perfect request... I also mentioned Revolution by the Beatles

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

"There was a fantastic universal sense that whatever we were doing was right, that we were winning. And that, I think, was the handle - that sense of inevitable victory over the forces of Old and Evil. Not in any mean or military sense; we didn’t need that. Our energy would simply prevail. There was no point in fighting - on our side or theirs. We had all the momentum; we were riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave. So now, less than five years later, you can go up on a steep hill in Las Vegas and look West, and with the right kind of eyes you can almost see the high-water mark - that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back."

[@Revamckillop]

when i saw the lyrics, i heard the song and it made me cry. wtf are we actually doing right now?????? it makes me so sad.

[@EvilSnipa]

Awesome song!

[@ronforeman2556]

"Get Together" is Included on "Jesus: Bigger Than the Beatles" kzbin.info/aero/PLMUnB4vc6zhU9US_x6eoV9YaxYNS3Slny , my KZbin playlist of songs by of faith which appeal to, and have been embraced by, the Great Unwashed. But the John Lennon song I chose was not "Imagine" but Mary Chapin Carpenter's cover of "Grow Old With Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fIf61viq2dd9U . Lennon obviously, ultimately got "religion" on this one, at least, (God Bless Our Love), recording his unfinished version right before he was assassinated.

[@JaneSpaulding]

We so need John Lennon now. The man who gunned him down took something so special out fo the world, a voice that should not have been quieted. I do not think I will ever stop missing him or crying when I think about his death. Julian should have had the time to reunite with his dad as an adult. Sean should have grown up with his dad. Yoko should have grown old with her husband and we, the people of the world should still have him writing his beautiful songs, his quirky songs, his hard-hitting songs, his art that never failed to paint a picture in my mind and make me think about life in some way.

[@kthor]

Your words were very well said!

[@stellahumber5792]

"Imagine" is a masterpiece, truly timeless.

[@steadfastneasy26]

@@stellahumber5792 @Jamel_AKAJamal John Lennon's "Imagine" is one of the worst pieces of Socialistic slop that has ever been laid to vinyl. The end result of his lyric is Atheistic Materialism.

[@sathira_anuk5179]

​@@steadfastneasy26said no one ever

[@scarletjohnston741]

Truly shocking to realize he's been gone 40 years now. One of my all time favorite songs. Still chokes me up. Deep...

"Imagine" came out in 1971. I was 21 when I first heard it, I loved it but one line confused me. It was when John says "& no religion too". I thought, how can he not want religion? .......But later in life, I knew exactly what he meant...

[@kayracan3663]

Well, he says "imagine there's no heaven", "no hell below us", "above us only sky" before that.

[@kayracan3663]

@ Popular ones do though. You can't get people to believe in you without promising stuff. I don't count buddhism by the way, since it's more spiritual than religious. And it promises stuff too, so I'm not that wrong in that area as well. He made a song called "God" a year before that too. An there is that Jesus thing.

[@kayracan3663]

@ I'm 16

[@kayracan3663]

@ Age doesn't matter. I said that because isn't saying "there is no heaven" against at least common religions? And just like I said there was the whole Jesus thing 3-4 years ago that. And there is a song he wrote a year ago which says "God is a concept By which we measure Our pain I don't believe in magic I don't believe in I-Ching I don't believe in Bible I don't believe in tarot I don't believe in Hitler I don't believe in Jesus I don't believe in Kennedy I don't believe in Buddha I don't believe in mantra I don't believe in Gita I don't believe in yoga I don't believe in kings I don't believe in Elvis I don't believe in Zimmerman I don't believe in Beatles I just believe in me Yoko and me And that's reality" And then, of course, he talks about how dead Paul is.

[@liamreidy1175]

Ken Cheek I can't believe that there is still religion in the 21st century, it really amazes me.....

[@debbiechang5781]

A perfect choice for these scary times, Jamel. You give us all hope for future generations with your kindness and sweet approach to our precious music that we were so fortunate to grow up with. Thank you so much.

[@doloresdeal983]

Just Imagine~ He's singing about peace and he died with a bullet in him .. Sad ... Song is always beautiful to me RIP John

[@collettedauphinais8381]

1971❣️I was 12 when this song came out & almost 50 years later I’m not sure if we’ve learned very much at all and that breaks my spirit.

[@g.moeller308]

Same-same

[@lrsrosebud]

I was 8...and yeah, totally agree with you. 💜☮️✌🏻

[@tompain2751]

When we don't teach history,our young think it starts at their time.

[@carlastanley1138]

I was born that year. Love and peace everyone. 😊🥰✌

[@evansutcliffe1099]

@MoralSingularity bruh

[@Judith_Remkes]

This was my grandmother's favorite song. She passed away 17 years ago. This song was played on her funeral. It resurfaced on the radio channels after the shootings in Paris. And now you're playing it. I was crying already when I saw the title, am a sobbing mess now. Thank you ❤️

[@cindyloomis-torvi3396]

I remember the day he was assassinated. We were in 9th grade AP English class. We sat there in utter devastation. Our teacher, a former nun who marched for civil rights sat at her desk and cried. Still brings tears to my eyes.

[@TheDivayenta]

For these times, “ Blowing In the Wind” by Bob Dylan. He also sang The Times They Are A Changin’ at MLK’s March on Washington. Paul McCartney wrote Blackbird for the Civil Rights Movement after the Beatles came to the US and refused to play at any segregated venues in the South.

[@crannbeathadh]

Also “Lonesome Death” of Hattie Carrol and “Only a Pawn in their game” by Bob are relevant still and it’s so frustrating.

[@mrjules1982]

@dgmutch Oh the Jon Batiste version is definitely worth a listen for anyone who hasn't yet. Great take on a great song.

[@angelmurphey9495]

Yes, Batiste did a good cover and it actually was the first time I heard the song. It is truly a classic.

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

I would suggest the Peter, Paul, and Mary's version of Blowing in the Wind

[@j-rocd9507]

The Hurricane is amazing

[@AutoBat1]

My dude, you gotta hear "Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come"

[@meghanmonroe]

I'm sure he's familiar with that gem. ❤

[@jasonblanchard7749]

Amazing version!

[@annerigney9631]

AutoBat1...great suggestion. That song always gives me goosebumps. So sad that we are still fighting the same battles. Nothing seems to have changed. RIP Sam Cooke.

[@ryanhallwrites]

Even better, there's a duet that Brian Owens does with his father Thomas of that song that left in a puddle the first time I heard it.

[@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795]

Ryan Hall YASSS THIS IS BEST VERSION

[@Ianbos1]

This is one of only a few tunes when played on the radio I still get goose bumps!

[@denisebranquinho2377]

What happened on the planet earth? How can a man like that be murdered? He was murdered at the age 40!!! Imagine how many songs he could still compose!!!😰

[@NYCgirl927]

He was murdered in front of his home which is close enough for me to walk to. Ive only passed The Dakota, where John lived, one time. I walk around the block to avoid it. Ive been to the' IMAGINE' memorial in Central Park many times. Many of the lyrics of this song come directly from Yoko's book, 'Grapefruit". As much as I am not a fan of Yoko she did co-write this song.

[@curtisthomas2670]

He was a "nuisance" to the powers that be. It is believed by some that a now deceased politician had a hand in his demise.

[@denisebranquinho2377]

@@curtisthomas2670 maybe...

[@dwightsmith4641]

@@curtisthomas2670 - Ridiculous. He was out of the spotlight for at least 5 years prior to him being killed. Deinstitutionalism had occurred in many of the major states in 1979 due to the movie, “One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest.” Many asylums began to release patients and shut their doors permanently in some parts of the country due to multiple lawsuits for extreme and bad treatment of the patients. This caused a massive homeless situation in 1980, and states that thought they would not want to give up the asylums suddenly found that they saved a lot of money by not taking care of all the mentally deficient. Prior 1979 Mr Chapman would have been confined to an asylum. But do gooders demanded the government shut down the asylums which they did under duress only to learn later how much money it saved them. Now even if you are a danger to yourself or others they lock you up for 72 hours give you some chill out drugs and kick you out the back door. So if you want to say the government had a hand in killing Lennon you would be partially right, but Chapman has to take the lions portion of the blame even if he was deranged at the time. The movers and the shakers in government were pretty busy with the Iran hostage crisis and the Cold War where Russia was sending troops to Afghanistan as well as the Contra Sandinista fiasco in El Salvador San Salvador staging in Panama. As far as I am aware of John Lennon made no public speeches about any of those things prior to his death. He did say a few things about China on occasion but, Kissinger had normalized a lot things between China and the US by 1978. A lot of people forget that another deranged idiot shot Reagan in 1981. Whether we want to admit it or not the asylums were keeping the homeless away from the rest of us, and providing room and board so they did not have to sleep on the streets, defecate on the sidewalk, self medicate with drugs and alcohol and constantly bother people for money. I wish John were still here because I loved some of his music. The movie Yesterday keeping him alive was wonderful.

[@rafaelorantes7185]

If he’d only written this gem he still be all that relevant!

[@devinluoto873]

Working Class Hero is Phenomenal from Lennon. My favorite

[@diogenesofseattle2344]

They hate you if you're clever & they despise a fool.

[@bombnom]

Ditto.. good message too.

[@VanillahGarillah]

Green Day did an awesome cover

[@michaelloveland1330]

Mine, too. Harsh, harsh truth.

[@YunieDeen13]

Marianne faithful did an good job on that one to

[@Dan-eh4tg]

Your "rest in peace, brother" hit me hard.

[@donaldramsey1288]

Another song that makes me humble is Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".

[@robmongar]

Have you heard Manfred Mann's Earth Band cover version?

[@julieharden2433]

That's my favorite Marley song.

[@AClark-jx9zp]

This song is about a new world order and the ushering in for Communism. Pay attention people. This song is not about peace but the taking away of all culture and a one world commune. Yoko Know was a card carrying member of the COMMUNIST party. Go check out the Beatles album art. They followed Alister Crowley and the doctorine of do as you wilt. Look it up.

[@AClark-jx9zp]

@Virus Host facts don't give a fuck about you and your snowflake feelings.

[@AClark-jx9zp]

@Virus Host LMMFAO would you like to start debunking me or are you another poster child for LIBERAL NONSENSE IS THE NEW SPECIAL NEEDS, and can't

[@piscator57]

George Harrison, My Sweet Lord

[@whiterabbit75]

Love that one.

[@Unonomouse]

This.

[@cayelkb60]

I also love Isn't it a Pity by George Harrison.

[@piscator57]

lindy090909 The entire triple All Things Must Pass lp is a true classic with an amazing line-up

[@cayelkb60]

I don't have that lp but I will look into it. George Harrison was an exceptional musician.

[@aliasisudonomo]

Lennon also said that "Imagine" was one of the most radical songs he'd ever done, but it's amazing what you can get people to swallow when you do it as a lullaby.

[@leaninglloyd7052]

Wise words...

[@willcherry9029]

It seems more of a call to a godless new world order than a love song to the people of Earth. Don't shoot me please, it just my observation not a condemnation of your options.

[@aliasisudonomo]

@@willcherry9029 It can be both. There's nothing particularly scary about a 'godless new world order' to people who don't have much use for gods in the first place.

[@leviathan3630]

@@aliasisudonomo exactly

[@joansavarese2974]

@@aliasisudonomo the song is really sacrilegious. It's almost as if to say it would be a better world without without God. The sentiment is beautiful but I thought of no God it's not so beautiful. God does not make the world a bad place, people do.

[@Dcomdan1]

There is a live version of Marvin Gaye singing “what’s going on” accompanied by the funk brothers. Still relevant and maybe even more so now. Peace. Teach.

[@russwilson2305]

It means somethin, for sure.

[@debztribe5]

Another very important message in What’s going on”. Then and now.

[@slayerrocks2]

Sam Cooke Change Gonna Come.

[@timothymiller6790]

Marvin Gaye was a prophet with his soulful messages.

[@adamrourke1586]

That video is golden just for the few glimpses of Jamerson playing bass.

[@jackiesullinger8471]

Giving me goosebumps this evening and such perfect words right now.

[@RYANDEOROCK]

no god, no heaven, no country? no thanks

[@jayrogero]

Don't let the piano fool ya, this song is communist propaganda. It's not pretty, nice, or peaceful. A vision of a Dystopian world is sold to the listener. Lennon's lies are covered with fairy dusts & golden ribbons to hide his disgusting reputation

[@eleven-hopper]

@MoralSingularity it's not about that

[@trishhoward267]

I'm 73, I know it well, he was with the Beatles. Our generation wanted peace ✌, we wish generation would get it together

[@kthor]

One of the greatest songs of all time & still loving your reaction to this, Jamel! You’ve got a kind heart....as many have noted over the past year! ❤️❣️❤️

[@richardchamberlain2939]

My wife and I absolutely love your channel! You always bring a smile to our faces and our hearts with every video. Keep up the good work! And this video is an amazing choice! Stay safe!

[@lyndyvasse.3745]

Still miss you John. Your songs were so beautiful and thoughtful and this world is lost without you.

[@PhatLayCes7825]

1971. Man it really caught me off guard.. I really needed to hear it today. It felt pretty good to release emotions I didn't think I had and was just overwhelmed. Thanks for this.

[@juliamoles8005]

1971 is when this song came out. everytime I hear this song😪 imagine how beautiful this world would be

[@spikeycat81]

"No religion too" there might be peace. As an atheist I am thought of badly but I'm a peaceful free thinker. Peace

[@ttintagel]

I know right? This is the closest we get to an anthem.

[@terriertz6837]

I don't know that I consider myself an atheist, more like an agnostic, but I understand you & feel you on a spiritual level. Peace & love.

[@sloeberdoet]

Religions divides more people than they bring together.

[@sonyacat100]

✌🏼

[@paulkersey1007]

I'm a devout Roman Catholic and I look upon you as my fellow brother and fellow man.

[@KILBOURN3100]

Jamel, thank you for the beautiful introduction to this song. John was so special. I think you are very special also and I am so happy I found you. You are a day of light for me in these difficult times. I have two other suggestions, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder " Ebony and Ivory" and Paul's "Peace in the Neighborhood" . Stay safe and healthy.

[@kimfield7335]

Another perfect song for the current times is What’s Goin On by Marvin Gaye.

[@twhitten828]

Wow! Agree! Love that Song ...gonna leave this channel to 'listen'...

[@heatherk1200]

Or Stevie Wonder's Heaven Help Us All

[@timdunn1979]

Yes!!!

[@darkmagus64]

Right you are.

[@Turnabout]

Absolutely. Also RATM's Sleep Now in the Fire.

[@jenwinslow5602]

Such a mind, spirit, lover of humanity. A song from 1971 that is as poignant and timeless as ever. I wish our musicians today would were like this. Don’t worry about your fan base. Let your truth pour out and inspire a revolution of love and peace.

[@miguelgalindo4529]

Love the reactions! You should react to “Blackbird” by The Beatles. It was written by Lennon’s bandmate, Paul McCartney and he was inspired by the civil rights movement in the 60s. Its a comforting song given the events that are unfolding in the US

[@mandarinlearner]

Bird was British slang at the time for an attractive woman

[@mrjules1982]

Utterly beautiful song. I never cry... but this song always brings me to the edge. Every single time.

[@gasaholic47]

mandarinlearner Yes, but it has nothing to do with the subject of the song. McCartney has said in multiple interviews that it was a reaction to the civil rights movement.

[@mandarinlearner]

gasaholic47 it is about black women

[@gasaholic47]

mandarinlearner Do some research. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@mikecaetano]

"Imagine" was released in October of 1971. If you're looking for other uplifting songs from the past that still speak to the present, here are a few... "Up On The Roof" by The Drifters, "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone, "Every Kinda People" by Robert Palmer, "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles and/or Stevie Wonder, "Stoned Love" by The Supremes, and "Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff.

[@bmalone52]

Black and White, 3 dog Night

[@Melkor54]

Uplifting? Its a song about the horrors of communism and nihilism written by an idiot.

[@pclark1332]

"Get Together" by The Youngbloods

[@jillknosp6551]

7 months after I was born. Almost 50 years ago. We still haven’t got it right, but there’s always HOPE!

[@jillknosp6551]

Shirley Bailey What he is saying is without focusing on our differences and judgment we could live in peace. For the sake of Jamal and the purpose of his channel to bring us together can’t we just enjoy the music.

[@TaraRoseAstrologer]

“Oh my love” by John Lennon is another great one and “Watching the Wheels” is another favorite of mine and so many others.

[@bobneil3716]

Two great songs. Those and jealous guy are must listens.

[@mlbasgall]

Working Class Hero, is fricking awesome too!!

[@cadenjones7886]

Isolation too

[@pellehjelmstrand2472]

No. 9 Dream is another classic too.

[@richardnauka6912]

"in my life" I'M 61 and this song reminds me of my own life! May God bless and be with you John... rest in God's love.

[@keiththornton1088]

Just figured I would watch it before They take it down.

[@joeloedeman5160]

Really surprised they let him put it up at all!

[@marylynndontchangename3461]

Yeah there are certain people or should I say entities that don't want any of us trying to live that way.

[@OGverminator]

@Steve N This. 👆👆👆 👍

[@otisdylan9532]

@Steve N If it's taken down, t won't have anything to do with the message of the song. It will be because of a stingy music publisher.

[@joeloedeman5160]

Has nothing to do with liberal or conservative, has everything to do with copyright, and the fact that whoever owns the rights to the Beatles catalog are notorious blockers.

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

I don't think you heard "The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the sky" yet, I would love you reacting to that one!

[@timmmahhhh]

I'd suggest Sirius/Eye In The Sky so he gets the instrumental intro which he'll recognize from Bulls game intros thanks to it's use by Chicago DJ Tommy Edwards. Huge APP fan here!

[@gypsymarie8567]

Great song!

[@wazzupidaug5]

Good request!

[@tomleetomlee2614]

1971,,,,,,i was born in that imaging year....

[@ronaldhorsley1600]

um he worked at the staple center im sure he heard it

[@patnau7767]

I’m 74 years old, and I still get chills when John Lennon sings this.

[@jameshunter7303]

Thanks for this Jamal. I think many of us needed to hear this right now

[@lawrenceeason8007]

Two songs that belong in back to back reactions are: 1. Youngbloods - Get together 2. The Turtles - Happy together

[@barakbalestrery4138]

Share the Land - Guess Who

[@jeanettesmith765]

@Lon Spector Jamal already did that one.

[@TariasNiniel]

Yes its true... he tried to make the world a better place by trying to spread a message of peace... and then he sadly got shot and killed. I will keep imagining "all the people living life in peace" for good old John, and hope one day his vision becomes reality

[@m.r.3694]

I guess George Harrison is next:) I’m sure you will like „My Sweet Lord“

[@1981vixon]

Yes! 🙌

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

What is Life... my favee by George

[@matthewdrake4385]

Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna

[@scottferrell2806]

Why not Ringo?? lol

[@rickvstar7674]

It came out in September, 1971.

[@jakeg5251]

Jamel if you can do the individual beatles solo songs I think you’d really enjoy George Harrison’s songs

[@blainem5495]

Absolutely All things must pass is my favorite

[@ym61]

Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) would be perfect for Jamel to start with

[@csestini]

My Sweet Lord is one of my favorite songs

[@mindriot731]

Give Me Love (Give My Peace On Earth), My Sweet Lord, Beware of Darkness, All Things Must Pass, What Is Life, and you can't forget Isn't It A Pity..... all these are perfect...

[@85dime8]

As a stand-alone act, George was the best of the bunch.

[@jxenciso]

Thank You for playing this song. Gets me a little Misty Eyed every time. Love and Respect.

[@viacrucis2509]

Jamal, the youngbloods "get together" is the one man.! Back in the early 70's, lots of pop folk music was infused and inspired by christian spirituality. But this song is the one you really need to hear a play for those who might find inspiration from it.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

There is no Christian spirituality in this song, none.

[@viacrucis2509]

@@1BobsYourUncle Right on, thats why I thought the youngbloods would be good. Not just the lyrics, but the music as well. But not detracting from the message of this song. Can't argue with asking for people to live in peace.

[@scottelement]

“John Lennon - Power to the People” That song is very powerful, especially atm

[@zitabraun1176]

I always cry ,when I hear this song after all these years. thank you for posting Jamel, it was 1971 by the way. Sad how we still are not there.

[@watchbrocephus]

Wonderful time to play this song and see your reaction. I’m a British man in Kentucky, very homesick. Your channel makes me feel great every time I watch! I really connect with you. Thanks 🙏 A few songs I love: John Lennon - Jealous Guy. The Beetles, by George Harrison - While my Guitar Gently weeps and lastly a deep song by Led Zep - No Quarter. God Bless and keep safe from Kentucky Stuart

[@absea7918]

Perfect song for the times. John Lennon's simple clarity here cuts through the noise.. Thank you for posting and reacting.

[@bobjester7549]

AB Sea This song does cut through the bullshit nicely. Thanks for posting this. ✌️

[@davemaullin5293]

Played all over the world New Year’s Eve 2000 , guess we forgot 😔

[@johnpbh]

At least John had the ba..s to put the words down. He wasn't silly, he knew that it was unlikely to happen but he also knew that the only way you change is by saying these sorts of things. He knew that the "bed-in's" for peace weren't going to change the world but he had the ba..s to put himself out there and say it. He knew he would be heard. He wasn't afraid to fall on his face if he believed enough. RIP John. This year he's as long dead as he was alive. That's a thought.

[@lizmagu3189]

I love how he starts out singing in a dark room. Then she opens all the curtains and it's bright white. Like he's saying there's light at the end of the tunnel. ✌

[@Bendito1018]

YESSSSSS!!!!

[@quantumdirect]

I've always thought that the things we celebrate that make us different are, in fact, what's destroying the human condition. Flags, borders, religion -- Things we fight wars over. Imagine no religion, imagine no borders, imagine a place where we celebrate our sameness and not our differences.

[@tompaul2591]

In a utopian way sure, but otherwise it always devolves into communism and we all know how that turns out for the people.

[@wallacecallow2255]

@@tompaul2591 One world wouldn't have to be socialist or communist. If the collective will were there, it could be constructed as a free enterprise/ democracy, with a diverse competitive economic design, yet also operating within a collective.

[@tompaul2591]

@@wallacecallow2255 like I said, I a utopian way sure. However, humanity being what it is, there are, always has been and always will be those who simply try to run the system, beat the system, control others, etc. Any commune would have to be small and self regulating. Then, that all turns in to tribalism. The globalist plan doesn't allow for any of what you fantasized about...unfortunate as it is.

[@fab4fan5]

Just imagine if John was alive today with all that’s going on. He’ll be front and center 🙏🏻🥺☮️

[@buttercupkong]

If he were here today he would be giving Trump hell!

[@Hoshimaru57]

David Obrien where’s Paul in all this? I’d think we would have at least heard from him. Also John wasn’t the angel everyone thinks he was. He liked to argue with his band mates and is said to have been abusive to Yoko. Not to mention the time they had (another) hit song about communism.

[@lordzhuge]

@@Hoshimaru57 John was aware of his past mistakes and wanted to atone for them

[@fab4fan5]

Hoshimaru57 all big Beatles fans know this,including me

[@mrjules1982]

I find myself asking regularly over the past two decades*: "What would John have done if he were alive to see this shit?" *If I were older, I would probably have thought the same thing since the day he died

[@daniellemcdaniel3600]

React to Peace Train by Cat Stevens. You would recognize it from Remember the Titans but it's such a good song.

[@TheDivayenta]

Yes! Peace Train is fantastic!!

[@svenska81]

Love Car Stevens.

[@paulwalsh2344]

There's just no words for such innocence and brotherhood.

[@robertcutting4007]

The song and album of the same name came out in 1971

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

"What the World Needs Now" by Jackie DeShannon

[@hannyhawkins7804]

Chelle P YES! I haven’t heard that song for , what, half a century? How I loved it, tho, as a child.❤️

[@StephBer1]

God, yes please. That song gets me every time. What the world needs now Is Love, sweet love It's the only thing that there's just too little of....

[@eclecticwitch6669]

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one" This is a bumper sticker on mt car. The only one. Thanks!

[@baronfyrewhine]

Imagine how often you get laughed at without knowing it.

[@RebeccaDubs]

This song has always made me cry and today it really hits. It was released in 1971.

[@dianagerding8541]

Yep!!! I remember my Mom saying it was sung by a war hating hippie, is what she called him!! I was 14 so of course I got sent to my room for ‘ smarting off’ to her!!! I remember like it was yesterday. John would be so so sad to see this world 💔💔😢😢💔💔😢😢💔💔😢😢💔💔😢😢

[@kimberlymorningstar8628]

@Rebecca Lusk me too. So, beautiful yet so, sad. ✌💖

[@charlotte8818]

When can..."Mind Games" and "Instant Karma" are 2 good pieces from Lennon.

[@piscator57]

Instant Karma is a good one, I like Cold Turkey also...

[@Wungolioth]

Watching the Wheels has always been one of my favorites.

[@otisdylan9532]

Those are 2 of my favorite solo Lennon songs too.

[@Sigma1_969]

Always brings tears to my eyes, and for that John, I thank you

[@waynemckinney7312]

React to the Youngbloods Get together. That's a song that is needed for today. Peace.

[@larvt]

My favorite song of all time. 👍🏼

[@Historian212]

I suggested that one on another video, so maybe he’ll see more than one request and react to it. Perfect song for this moment.

[@CarsInDimension]

Or Frank Zappa's More Trouble Coming Every Day if you're in a pessimistic mood.

[@seankelly7211]

"C`mon people now...smile on your Brother! Everybody get together, try to love one another...right now!!"

[@viacrucis2509]

Absolutely!

[@christopherlievens]

John lennon " Watching the Wheels " is definitely a must .

[@ajlebleu2617]

The best song ever written and preformed. Every word speaks the truth. The song that could bring world peace.

[@ryancampbell2192]

Some REM would be great - "It's the end of the world as we know it...and I feel fine" and "Everybody Hurts"

[@jddelvec1870]

Please react to Roberta Flack “First time ever I saw your face” it will move you.

[@Tonia682]

The emotion of that song tears me up.

[@rodcampbell5766]

First time ever I saw her face was written by Gordon Lightfoot and Roberta made it amazing and timeless

[@stevebengel1346]

@@rodcampbell5766 Ewan MacColl wrote the song in 1957

[@rodcampbell5766]

@@stevebengel1346 Thanks for letting me know. I have always thought it was Gordon.

[@mrsheatherteske]

@@rodcampbell5766 I had no idea...no wonder it's a great song!!

[@shemanic1]

so good to see you lovin this, we hoped it would start a revolution of love, peace & harmony, it should be played every day, all over the world until that happens. Bless you Jamel keep up the good work.

[@BillYovino]

"Imagine all the people living for today." That says it all.

[@dajuice4200]

Some Bob Marley is needed right now. Try Redemption Song, War, Get Up Stand Up, and Exodus

[@allanerickson5053]

Third World's version of Jackson Browne's 'Lives in the Balance' is a rockin' cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TdnKyZZdRmqtE

[@Philtration]

When I was a boy I wanted to be John Lennon. I was 7 years old and wore pointed shoes and a black turtle neck. The little girls loved it and the Puerto Rican guys in the neighborhood know what that was all about. That bad ass Bohemian look made you cool.

[@kevinohagan1831]

How about a song by Dion called, "Abraham, Martin, and John?"

[@jeanettesmith765]

Yes! I think I asked him to do that one once.

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

Love this song!

[@wendymessina4462]

I used that song for a history report in 10th grade

[@curleyteeth]

I love that song and Dion.Now he is a bluesman.its even better.Jim .Liverpool.

[@curleyteeth]

He does the best version of Ruby Baby I have ever heard and that takes some doing via the drifters version.Jim.Liverpool.

[@leonfranks2158]

The song "Imagine" came out in 1971.

[@paulf4802]

There is never only one solution to a problem in the world--violence, obedience, supplication, pandering, rebellion, destruction, love--they are all employed; but, in the end, the confluence of good people and the positive energy of music will heal the wounds of division.

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

"All you need is love, John Lennon, smart man, shot in the back very sad."

[@williammorton3370]

Great movie quote

[@JohnHazelwood58]

MIB quote ... liked that part ^^+gg

[@toddmurray5447]

@@JohnHazelwood58 Not MIB but Independence Day :)

[@j-rocd9507]

I feel like alien invasion is probably next. I love all the comments here everyone is cool. Be safe

[@Southpaw-rc6vr]

we should declare a day where this song "Imagine" is played around the world at the same time on every radio and or other media outlet that will play it. imo

[@ChickyParm1972]

I would get behind this 💯

[@proulxr2002]

That would be so awesome! Imagine what it could achieve in these times of unrest!

[@TheSquirrelgirl55]

I was in high school when this song came out. (1971 i th8nk)I look back and my young mind could not truly “ imagine” this. As I aged, I could turn loose of conventions like war, violence, religion in a way my mind could not fathom then. He wrote it hoping people could open their minds and “ Imagine”. Brilliant, they so many minds are forever closed it seems. I so remember the day John was made red, was at work in an ICU as a nurse. We all cried. It was such a shock and hurt. Was hard to find any peace in that.

[@bertgetner9397]

50 years later and people still aint gettin it. So true my man. Love the Big Speaker idea. Thanks for the song!!

[@71hammyman]

@ZeUs nope that's the narrow minded view of the song, cancel culture sure is something these days, you hear one lyric and turn the whole thing into a negative when it is quite the opposite, you are part of the problem.

[@71hammyman]

@ZeUs also I love how you can't think of much to say so you throw in atheist, so you're condemning a lot of people for that basically, let people have their beliefs and stick to your own.

[@kkristine66]

@@71hammyman & @ZeUs: REALLY PEOPLE? All this mean-spirited banter on a reaction video about a man who only wanted peace, and then to be shot in the back to die? Get over yourselves, respect the man, respect the reaction and enjoy the song. Give peace a chance!

[@Miykael1933]

@ZeUs It boggles my mind how many people can listen to this song and not understand the world it is actually promoting. Sweet sounding deception.

[@MichaelKerr71]

John Lennon's song 'Mind Games' is also really good. It's on par with the message of this great song also.

[@pamela2843]

J/J: He was NOT the only one.....What a gorgeous song, I think. It’s lyrics have always meant so much to me; thawed my numbness, uncovered my true depths, and revealed to me both the reality & utility of my empathy JUST by listening. I will not ever forget the day He died. All our Selves perished somehow too. I LOVE that you posted this, no matter that I cry for this loss as if yesterday. Thank you for this reacción vid.

[@peggythielman2475]

Southern Cross, by Crosby, Stills and Nash, please!

[@brucegrossman3531]

Suite Judy Blue Eyes

[@2869may]

This...!

[@2869may]

@@brucegrossman3531 And This...!

[@cherimerrifield8907]

Maybe most important lyrics for the day, until your generation actually “Imagines” your new world, and make it happen. You will, I Imagine......

[@gayletrivitt9560]

Ok Jamel! Have to say this! You DO know that you are an angel, don't you? You are a messenger of peace Jamel! You are a comfort with your genuine nature & sweet spirit. You are doing so much good at this time that we are in. Blessings to you & your family!❤❤❤

[@bobkennedy5585]

The world needs 10,000 John Lennon’s today.