INSTANT KARMA! (Ultimate Mix) - Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band. Version 2. HD Remaster, 2021.

[@KingBabyProductions1]

Klaus Voormann is playing bass. (He designed and did the artwork on the Beatles "Revolver" album.)

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

Yes and he's still a working artist today. He has some new drawings in the Plastic Ono Band box set. (also played on Imagine, All Things Must Pass, Ringo's "I'm the Greatest" with John and George, and some of Walls & Bridges and Rock in Roll!). Klaus was like the 5th Beatle of the 70s. The only one he didn't play with was Paul, obviously, but they did collaborate many years later on a cover song for a Klaus album.

[@KingBabyProductions1]

@@jeffreyroedel9804 ...I've been in touch with Klaus for quite a while and have had the privilege to purchase many of his artwork prints. If you haven't, check out his website. A lot of lovely work is on it.

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

@@KingBabyProductions1 Wow how cool. Thanks :)

[@njriley55]

Met Klaus in 2016 during Beatleweek in Liverpool. He was so nice and signed by original mono Revolver album!

[@njriley55]

*my* (wouldn’t let me edit!)

[@DJ-bj8ku]

“Why are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear.” Man, he was the greatest.

[@Mario_11]

Absolutely, he was the greatest.

[@kevanbrown7620]

That's such an uplifting, brilliant line, "Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear" Another classic song from Lennon. He was a genius. So imaginative. He wrote or co-wrote some of the greatest, sublime, intelligent and beautiful Songs.

[@kevanbrown7620]

@@myfingershavethefluWho are ya? What have you ever written, apart from online abuse

[@carlosestebanlopezmaldonad1788]

@@myfingershavetheflu Meanwhile you are the best music and lyrical critic ever , show something to us please.

[@dandansen571]

He was - and immensely lousy when it came to pick a woman to be with.

[@micknordstrom2591]

Amazing drumming by Alan White R.I.P.

[@jasonlewis4770]

Great tune from John, but the drums take it to another level.

[@deanl0]

'' Yes'' it's a great drumming part 🥁 but the sound engineer miss out on tuning the sound which was too muddy🔊 It is kinda strange since Alan while with ''Yes'' always had a higher pitch tuning sound on drums🪘

[@grahamcole1539]

A fine song, R.I.P. Alan White and thank goodness the hideous Yoko`s Mic is turned off!

[@davidofpiano423]

Every time, literally every time he sings “Well we all shine on…” I get chills. John Lennon was a once in a century genius.

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

@David Long Music me too.

[@fshoaps]

Same.

[@topologyrob]

Once in a century? What about all the other 20th century geniuses?

[@Stantheman848]

@@topologyrob cliff richard?

[@topologyrob]

@@Stantheman848 Hmm

[@PeterMayer]

RIP Alan White...

[@markb20]

One of John's greatest songs, with legends Alan White on drums, Klaus Voormann on bass, and Yoko on the Crazy Train. As perfect as this song is, I always fantasized what it would have sounded like as a Beatles track.

[@garychambers5850]

It would probabaly sound just about the same. Maybe different drumming and a different bass line. and some McCartney backing vocals 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️

[@markb20]

@@garychambers5850 I thought pretty much the same. By that time they had been doing their own songs with the other Beatles as their backing band.

[@johnsarab4500]

Vastly underrated song!

[@cactaceous]

“Yoko on the Crazy Train” You emotionally respond to differences with projections and call them crazy. Others just see clever conceptual art.

[@markb20]

"clever conceptual art"? Just because someone pours a pile of garbage out and calls it art, doesn't make it art. Anybody can do anything and call it art; it doesn't mean others have to agree.

[@jessicacosiguitar]

“we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun” ❤️❤️❤️ I wish John was still alive...

[@sup393]

Seriously

[@pamjohnson122]

Yes

[@sharonrebibo6015]

A true original. Not afraid of anyone or anything and had his own insight on everything. He was also brought up around the corner to me.😍💚💚💙💙💗💕💖

[@walendxweg]

📡📡👍📞🐺👏

[@fleurdelis6070]

RIP John.😞 A true original.

[@garrett2714]

Let's all take a moment to appreciate Alan White's phenomenal drumming on this. It goes a long way to giving this wonderful song it's unique rhythmic kick.

[@rodrigogarrido5990]

On drums Mr. Alan White!!!

[@LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup]

Thank you to whoever made sure Yoko's microphone was off.

[@hom0s4cer]

everybodys microphone was off

[@spkanava]

1970

[@bigvrocks2480]

I gotta laugh.. I wanted to hear this song and see the POB in a somewhat 'live' situation. When I saw Loco Yoko, on stage, WITH A MIC!, I almost shut it off until I realized this wasn't really sonicly live and her voice /screeching would not be heard... (interesting, the Harris/Walz supporters must have gotten their style from Yoko, now that I think about it!)

[@linaresgomezevanleonardo724]

R. I. P. Alan White

[@phyllanders9503]

RIP Alan White.

[@austinpriest9830]

Thank god yokos mic was muted

[@yesspazsmith9895]

RIP, Alan White.

[@timmytimkins4379]

Well done Yoko you kept quiet.

[@Phi1618033]

This song was written, recorded, mixed, mastered, pressed and released in 10 days. That's a record.

[@neilsun2521]

10 days? I thought it took a few weeks to get sleeves printed?!

[@evanwolf6618]

@@neilsun2521 apple singles had the same black sleeves . already printed.

[@bradcameron2354]

Rest in Peace Alan White...fantastic drumming on this tune

[@simonjones7727]

I do admire the bravery of the studio audience trying to find some dance move appropriate to what is, no matter what its other merits, emphatically not a dance track. Equally brave of Yoko Ono to insist on appearing so soon after eye surgery, What a trouper!

[@valeriovezzari3876]

I miss you Alan.

[@Lwize]

Iconic drumming from Alan White. RIP, Alan.

[@ultramet]

A legend in every sense of the word. The entire world was robbed of a musical genius on that fateful day. However, his music still “shines on” and no one can ever take that away from us. 🔥❤️🔥

[@MilesColtrane.]

Well said brother

[@paulisthelegend]

One of the best live performances, ever. The raspy vocals.. The lyrics.. John’s nod to Alan White. Timeless

[@puukkojunkkari_013]

this is not a live recording...

[@zachsmith3]

Yes absolutely not live

[@johnmc3862]

@@puukkojunkkari_013 Not a surprise, it takes much longer to record it live and getting the sound album quality is near impossible.

[@perrybarton]

Yeah, it’s definitely the studio recording. But quite a good job of lip-syncing by John. There are only a couple of very minor variances. My all-time favorite solo Lennon track. I still have the 45 I bought when it came out. 😎

[@Jack-fo2pc]

The original broadcast John was singing live with the instrumental track in the background and the band players mimicking. But this video uploaded just now in 2021 is obviously the studio version played over this TV appearance.

[@lastdaysguitar]

Here upon learning of the passing of Alan White, masterful drummer who in addition to playing on John & George's solo efforts had for the last 50 years been the perfect drummer of Prog Rocks greatest band: YES. Rest in peace, Alan and thank you for your music!

[@marcglueck9274]

Alan white is one of the best drummers ever!!!💚💚💚

[@spkanava]

1979

[@kevanbrown7620]

One of Lennon's greatest solo tracks, and also comparable to his great Beatles work. What an uplifting song. "Why in the world are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear" "A superstar?, Well right you are" We all shine on" pure Lennon. Got to give Phil Spector as some credit here, brilliant production. No one else could have written Instant Karma. Miss you John Winston Lennon. ✌️

[@samuelscola1595]

Great vocals by the iconic master. and I love this version of the film.

[@James007Bone]

In memory of Alan White - 1949-2002 😪

[@patrickjulian4442]

I just received news that Alan White has passed away. He's the drummer in this video, and he'll always be a part of the Yes family, since he was the long time member of the group.

[@damamae950]

The drum fills on this song are really distinctive and help to make it amazing

[@bluejazz517]

R.I.P. Alan White; 14 June 1949 - 26 May 2022

[@ronfreeman5857]

One of John"s best... Remember when it was first played, back in the 70"s... made you think..

[@KellerCRD]

1:25 Jesus , he’s giving John the “fuck me eyes”

[@kaosthecosmicreviewer1055]

Yoko sits holding signs with words written on them and "sings" the words into a microphone. For a long time I was convinced that since you cant hear her that meant the audio technicians had muted her mike, if they did do that then they have my utmost respect to doing a great job.

[@IrvoDominguez]

At TOTP bands and singers rarely perform live, the program was all about miming the performance of a popular song. In fact, this is one fo the rare ocassions the main artist were allow to sing live, but only him, the rest of the band were miming. Mrs Ono was absolutely conscious about that fact and made a performance using the miming restriction and playing with written language, silence and tha fact that you can hear the word just by reading it while she is miming the spelling of the words. Performance Art served via national broadcast, and yes unrequited but unavoidable too.

[@hp67c]

Thank you for that explanation@@IrvoDominguez For anyone who doesn't see or understand Yoko's genius: that's OK. John saw it, and that's all that matters.

[@Gopitt100]

RIP Alan White

[@YouCantUnhearThis]

What a treat! I can’t wait to jump into the upcoming Plastic Ono Band box set and discover new surprises 🎧 😎

[@flamingpie8773]

I love ur videos! Nice to see ur coment here

[@maccachimpmunk8143]

Yes

[@lserranoit]

Any record will be better than a Paul solo record Lol.

[@crazycrafter1236john]

I loved your video on the let it be solo

[@ginaconsula5159]

Bravo

[@stephenmichalski2643]

John would have been ripping a new assh-le to all this crap and politicians we've seen since he was taken....we need to keep that spirit alive

[@alcambrola2834]

That's why he was taken out. They do that to all the prophets.

[@Dhruv-Malik]

such an icon he was... Ps those shades are so cool

[@kirkbowyer2758]

GOD BLESS JOHN LENNON

[@johnlennon5805]

Listen to Gimme some truth, the very best of John Lennon, now in streaming, CD and vinyl

[@ClausKamp]

We all shine on

[@cmvocal]

This song was inspired, written, and recorded on January 27, 1970. And I was born on the same day too.

[@ultramet]

1:25 Klaus Voormann Fan club appreciation moment! 🔥

[@belair90210]

Love Klaus! 🤍

[@ultramet]

@@belair90210 a true legend in every sense of the word.

[@ferminapezteguiahernandez2130]

Friends from Hamburg times

[@duanesmith1523]

Masterpiece. Love John’s writing. Great Alan White on drums.

[@amanda_leigh_xo]

Wow! We ALL shine on ♥️

[@angiethebeatlesgirl228]

This sounds very beautiful John Lennon was and will always be more than a genius Thank you John for your music and for watching us in Heaven Even though I wasn’t alive when you were on Earth, I will always think of you as a gift from God Sean and Yoko I cant thank you guys enough for putting out this box set witch I will hopefully be getting in the mail pritty soon God bless you guys and be safe Love you guys

[@ernieburke3695]

Ukraine 2022 So, dismissed in the early 2020's, but now can we sneer at his idealism? . So here we are.John...GRP.

[@johnny3038]

johns genius gets greater with each passing moment and always will

[@ArronP]

so weird to see John cut his hair like that back then,. love seeing John perform....50 yrs ago...insane Yoko's 'singing' but her mic is muted...her and her stupid yelling into the Mic...it was embarrassing when John played with Chuck berry and she was screaming... he was like wtf???

[@omarcapaso7156]

Honestly she ruined shit honestly

[@whoneypie]

I love him so MUCH 🌳💚

[@victorarredondo304]

He wasn't a good person

[@jessicacosiguitar]

@@victorarredondo304 He made so many mistakes, but we all make them... we are human. The important thing is that he understood that he made mistakes and worked to become a better father and husband

[@johnmc3862]

@@victorarredondo304 Bullshit, much of the stuff about him was exaggerated esp the wife beater shit.

[@Looking4angels]

they unplugged Yoko's mic. Yes! thank you

[@sturdeehouse]

you are behind the times.

[@philippe7088]

another great performance by Yoko Ono, wearing her tampon

[@alanoffer]

Rest in peace , Alan white , a drummer that really stood out

[@leenab1328]

Sir John Lennon's last words apparently was " Yeah" ..😔 The World misses you always 🥰🕊 Inimitable , marvellous , splendid Singer of the Universe 💖

[@HaleksMTL]

Police officer: Are you John Lennon ? John gurgling: Yeah. :'(

[@TheRagBag]

@@HaleksMTL Dont wanna rain on the parade but I read that's a fallacy...not true,someone with his injuries wouldn't be capable of speech,he may of died instantly, which in a way is better 🙏

[@HaleksMTL]

@@TheRagBag So in fact his last word ever was in the back of a police car, and it was "yeah"

[@rocketscience4516]

Sir John? He was never knighted, and considering he sent back his MBE in protest, it's unlikely he'd ever have been offered a knighthood.

[@HaleksMTL]

@@rocketscience4516 Agreed 100%, and I hope he never would have sold out, like most of the old rockers have, sadly most of them, who were anti establishment are now part of it !

[@mayangel5315]

John: literally singing like an angel while Yoko: *a period pad covering her eyes*

[@basilrose]

Isn't it wonderful? Peace - Love - Hope - Breathe!

[@japola5]

And her mic is off again !!!

[@SLCandy1]

Like one of his idols, Buddy Holly, a master at taking three or four basic chords and producing magic. And what a voice

[@marcbolan1818]

The greatest solo single by a Fab.

[@michelottaviani8541]

Oh my god, what a voice, such a writing and what a talent!

[@gary6514]

This John Lennon guy was very talented....if only he had formed a band when he was younger. I am sure they would have been pretty good....

[@winterindanzig]

He should’ve did it with this guy named Paul McCartney he’s great!

[@fenneckyfasty9440]

@@winterindanzig Joke I heard was "What? You mean McCartney was in a band before Wings?"

[@michelottaviani8541]

The greatest pop singer and songwriter of all time!

[@ekoc.sihaloho6024]

Weeee all shineee

[@stealthbastard8837]

Awesome song John.

[@thedude633]

Good job on turning off Yoko's mic

[@jessicacosiguitar]

😂😂😂

[@kap7404]

Thanks for muted yoko

[@jessicacosiguitar]

😂😂😂

[@amritlearnstorock]

Yeah we all shine on!

[@joblo3940]

THATS MY MAN!

[@applescruffs2894]

He may of changed a reel in the middle of a take but besides from that Alan White was a very talented Drummer. It shows on this song

[@meanderer06513]

Alan White (as a musician) wouldn't have touched the tape machines at all - it was Phil McDonald that John yells at for changing reels in the middle of a take.

[@applescruffs2894]

@@meanderer06513 I know that already. My comment is just a joke

[@thelionheart7178]

JOHN LENNON FOREVER!

[@sharonrebibo6015]

Total originality. Total brilliance. No-one has ever written anything like this before or since. Lost in Lennon. Instant Karma.💙💚💙💚

[@meowmyr]

total originality dosent exist. to create you have to be inspired by at least one thing.

[@spkanava]

1970

[@aaronlowns4060]

This man right here is my inspiration

[@johndepentu3848]

Its up to you ya you

[@johnsarab4500]

John Lennon at his best! Lyrics & message, intensity, groove - GOOD GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danijelilic5499]

1970,John....... speechless....Yoko makes endless knot- karma symbol,my opinion.Love you all from Serbia.

[@vincenzostr4488]

SMILE🙂

[@MichaelBonham]

I LOVE HIM... I Worship John Lennon... thank you so very much for this...!

[@robyoung9968]

Klaus Voormann had great hair.. Amazing drumming by Alan White. The video reminds me of American Bandstand. And of course Yoko.doing something weird..This could possibly be my favorite Lennon song.

[@marcusbuckner5582]

I really enjoy songs with more than 3-4 chords: again, not only did John open everyone’s eyes with the lyrics but he wrote a beautiful chord progressive song that we musicians enjoy playing. Thx, Lennon family…..you made a difference. 🎸✝️🎸

[@donnabarry7901]

Wish you were here John Lennon!(Why on earth are you there...Come On!!

[@apocalypticsoul]

thank you John ☮️

[@christophervarszegi2599]

Very different. No Mal Evans, Yoko holding signs, the woman statue, thanks for sharing!

[@Peter-pb8jg]

miss Mal...skip the knitting

[@hopeforthefuture1940]

I love and miss you so freaking much...

[@almatymobila1250]

I love John Lennon. I love Plastic Ono band.

[@Adrijabhattacharya778]

John writing a song against Paul. Paul writes a song against John. This continues.... Until John is dead and both of them cry for each other, no matter wherever they are.

[@gino066]

I think it was like 3 or 4 songs.. Paul take that mate, John take that lad.. it was about 99% collaboration/competition and the world is better because they met.. Woolton, St Peter's fete. And in the end.. the love you take is equal to the love you make.

[@annjackson6536]

True Lyrics ! John Lennon ~ Very Intelligent Person & In He's Writting Of Songs Too ! John You Are Miss

[@WWChampion16]

My favorite John Lennon post-Beatles song.

[@joaquinszczyrek4375]

Instant karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you right on the head You better get yourself together Pretty soon you're gonna be dead What in the world you thinkin' of Laughin' in the face of love What on earth you tryin' to do It's up to you, yeah you Instant karma's gonna get you Gonna look you right in the face Better get yourself together darlin' Join the human race How in the world you gonna see Laughin' at fools like me? Who on earth d'you think you are A super star? Well, right you are Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Well, we all shine on Everyone come on Instant karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you off your feet Better recognize your brothers Everyone you meet Why in the world are we here? Surely not to live in pain and fear Why on earth are you there When you're everywhere? Come and get your share Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Yeah, we all shine on Come on and on and on, on, on Yeah yeah, alright, uh huh, ah Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Yeah, we all shine on On and on and on, on and on Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Well, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Yeah, we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Yeah, we all shine on

[@retrononsense]

Some great upscaling there - well done!

[@trublu71]

Amazing ! And so good to see this in HD 1080. John and Yoko from Top of the Pops TV show 1970

[@cachosantillan1100]

Uno de los gigantes que transformó el siglo XX, gracias por tanta música!!!!! Salve salve rocanroll!!!

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Looks like crazy nutcase Yoko had her microphone turned off.👍😂

[@knockedoutloaded279]

1981 wud have been a massive year for Lennon and Beatles fans.....

[@Oh_I_Will]

John and Paul were going to be working together again and would have in December 80…but John had prior commitments and his trip to LA was postponed to link up with Paul

[@paulconrad7649]

Listen at about 2:30 how the bass riff changes just that one time. FUCKING BRILLIANT!!!

[@p.ochoarobles2094]

🔴Always eternal, John Lennon ❣

[@Beatle-Impact]

Damas y caballeros y el mismísimo "John Lennon"...

[@jenb8009]

A beautiful soul gone far too soon. Love you, John!

[@g.1260]

Finally! High quality HD - like being there! Thank you!

[@juanjavierm]

0:54

[@hakusan8098]

Legend

[@jessicacosiguitar]

Yes!

[@nonholeprovemaso]

Just wow

[@lucasneon]

Awesome!

[@TheDudafantini11]

yoko the best beatle

[@debi5855]

Love John and Yoko, we need them in today's world. i ii iii

[@madcircle0461]

sadly she's still here.

[@debi5855]

@@madcircle0461 and that means?

[@Slam_24]

@@debi5855 She’s literally just a troll. She should not be in music. She has no skill or talent. She benefitted from Lennon’s success.

[@marypurcell8404]

Sam Willo you literally know nothing about her.