First Time Reacting to John Lennon - 'Imagine'

[@nanlewis]

One of the greatest songs of all time. A prayer for peace

[@Cristozen1]

This song is considered one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@IllegalAlien-i5i]

@Cristozen1 We can't forget Yesterday by Paul, and Something by George. Both are beautiful as well !

[@Cristozen1]

@@IllegalAlien-i5i Beautiful yes I concur. But not as socially impactful and meaningful.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

By who? Music is subjective. Statements like this are meaningless without a source. 🙄

[@Cristozen1]

@ Geez. Chill out. Argumentative much? You might want to seek out an anger management course. The answer of course is by millions and millions of people all over the damn world. How old are you, 16?

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

@@Chiari_Queen_T relax my friend and be prepared to listen to this years in the future (and your children's children ) how's that for "source " ?

[@tjrivers]

IMHO, one of the great songs ever written. Thank you and RIP, John.

[@delmar418]

DITTO

[@Bekka_Noyb]

agreed!

[@TheBrian08]

“Watching the Wheels” is another amazing song. John is my musical hero. ✌️&❤

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh I 2nd this song!

[@steamr0ll]

It really does my old shriveled heart good to see a young fellow listening to this stuff. Thanks buddy, and peace unto you. I am in the US and sh!t is kind of crazy and I am having a really hard time but hey, thanks for doing this... it kind of helps. Keep the faith, brothers and sisters... hold on no matter what.

[@brendamilloy2557]

Many people slam Yoko for several different things, but I love her in this video. The symbolism of her opening the drapes and letting the light in is simply lovely. ☮️☯️

[@88pjtink]

The pope at the time begged him to change the line to, "And one religion too". And John said no way.

[@JosieBowman-u2c]

I remember the day he was shot ,the news was on the radio ,i was eleven and i had to tell dad when he got home he didnt want to believe me

[@Bekka_Noyb]

such an amazing & important song! dbl ♥ you gotta check out his song: Instant Karma

[@jackcotner8981]

Beautiful song and visually powerful. Lennon's lyrics attempt to open people's minds while, visually, Yoko symbolically opens the windows letting in the light of truth. So well done. Great talent.

[@Cristozen1]

Thanks for pointing this out. I've seen this video many times and I never picked up on that. Beautiful.

[@honestone490]

"Some men see things as they are and say, ‘Why?’ I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’ " - Both RFK and John Lennon shared this same dream. MDreezy I'm glad you do too. It gives someone like myself who's much older than yourself ~ Hope for Future Generations.

[@robcolditz7000]

You sound like a washed up old hippie

[@honestone490]

@@robcolditz7000 Bitterness doesn't become you.

[@PattiCrichton]

@@robcolditz7000 and what is wrong with that?

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

This song is 40+ years old & the lyrics still hold true. Love your choices of music, I’m so enjoying your channel. I’m just an old hippie chick who loves seeing younger generations enjoying the music that I was so fortunate to grow up with.

[@Jilo1958]

54years old

[@PattiCrichton]

@beckycourtemanche1088 ME TOO, 77 years old and a first generation Beatles' fan

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

@There’s barely a day goes by that I don’t listen to the Beatles or their solo music!

[@PattiCrichton]

@@beckycourtemanche1088 Same for me, Becky.

[@TheDylls]

One of my favourite quotes of all time is from the movie Dinner for Schmucks. Steve Carrell's character quotes Lennon: "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not"

[@flubblert]

Of course the awful irony is that the man who wrote one of the greatest peace anthems in Rock, or any genre, was gunned down outside his own apartment December 8th 1980. RIP💐 John put out several solo albums. Check out "Watching the Wheels" from his 'Double Fantasy' album.

[@96tears-600]

And this gentle soul was who our government tried to deport. Shameful

[@jonathanmarkham1998]

Couldn’t be much further from this song’s vision right now, especially in America. Amazing how much weight it still holds.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

YUP....John is probably turning over in his grave ! :(

[@ImAzymic]

what's going on in america?

[@Lovegun-w4s]

I will never forget the day his life was taken, I was watching football and Howard Cosell interrupted the broadcast and sadfully told us, what a terrible loss 😞😞😞

[@anahatatutu]

People need to remember that a better world is possible. We need songs like this to remind us. John Lennon has many more great songs.

[@donnagonatas3155]

I would react to Instant Karma next. Another deep song by John. Beautiful boy is a great song too. You should do some research on John. The US government thought he was a huge threat. He was big in the movement for peace. They tapped his phone, did surveillance on him. Its really very interesting. ✌️❤️

[@tootz1950]

The day after John was killed hundreds and hundreds of people stood outside his building and sang this song.

[@mikefetterman6782]

With him coming out of a 5 year retirement and releasing a new album that was a hit, and then he was assassinated by he who should never be mentioned. Nobody should kill someone just to be famous. Especially a Beatle that preached nothing but peace and love for decades.

[@PattiCrichton]

@mikefetterman6782. THANK YOU for NOT mentioning the murderer's name, and not giving him the notoriety he wanted.

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

You’re a very smart guy at the age of 21. It’s true what you said the artist of the 60s and 70s really cared about what they were singing about and I’m not sure if that’s true for today’s artist. There is a few that sing for certain causes, but I’m not really sure if it’s as authentic as the music before?

[@theoddityshoppe]

***COME TOGETHER*** 1969 a whole other vibe from The Beatles. You won't believe it's them. Turn up that bass. :)

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

I knew you would get to this beautiful song eventually ❤. Keep doing your thing… you’re really good at it ❤

[@judywelch-w7g]

I have Imagined ever since I first heard this. What a perfect song message. A true classic

[@tomgribbin9531]

Keep up the great work man, you really get it. For more John Lennon check out; "Across the Universe" or " Instant Karma."

[@kljindiana5551]

😢John Lennon was one of a kind. Didn't get a chance to comment on your C.S.N reactions. You might want to take a listen to Cortez The Killer by Niel Young. Makes me tear up every time I hear it. Beautiful guitar work.

[@JimFlickinger]

Simple song.... simple message.... so hard for people to do!

[@Markrealguy51]

I like Lennons whatever gets you through the night..it’s more an upbeat tune by him

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

This song should be mandatory listening in our schools!

[@robcolditz7000]

Why? Are you going to school to be a communist?

[@honestone490]

Our education is what we make of it. Presenting all sides of a subject matter is an important part of it.

[@jonathanmarkham1998]

@@honestone490Representing difference sides is fine, but they need to have some validity.

[@rickburke6936]

Another great song is Working class Hero by John!!!

[@dougs78records64]

Thanks for giving the world a reminder of his vision at this particular time, with all that is going on in this country and the world right now.

[@Wayne-f3v]

John had many great songs after the Beatles. This is probably his most famous........but I've heard it too much. I'm partial to the "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album. VERY experimental but also just as much heart felt. Before the album he did this thing called "scream therapy" which was supposed to help him through some stuff, and he uses it to create the songs on the album. The whole album is very broken down, simple and most of all raw.....but the great thing about it is that there's passion in every song. Everything he writes about on that album is both very personal and very deeply felt. You DEFINITELY should check it out, and listen to it ALL THE WAY THROUGH. The reason I say that is cuz' like with so many thematic album recordings that went on about that time, there's a very specific vibe that sets the mood, and it's the kinda' rabbit hole that difficult to fall down and up. It's a short album, and every song on it is both incredible, and sounds better together with the others as you make your way through it.

[@Squeekyleaks]

He has two other songs that you might really like, "Mother" and "God." Both have good videos that go with them. I'm enjoying your thoughtful reactions.❤

[@kentclark6420]

One-world social democracy! No borders! John was right. Come together.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Never. Look at Europe, the UK and USA being destroyed by culture clash and the emergence of a dominant ideology. Cannot ever work. Pie in the shy socialist clap trap.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 I'm going to be petty for a minute...... John was such an amazing human being such an advocate for world change in world peace and for everyone to sit in a loving space... the way that he died is a travesty -- a travesty .

[@nanlewis]

That's not being petty. It is an unfathomable travesty that he was murdered as he was.

[@hopeklemann1]

@nanlewis 🤍 thank you.... I appreciate what you said.

[@harleyw]

This song is beyond famous - for all the right reasons.😊

[@mayhemacres725]

I was 1 when this was released. I've loved it all my life. And definitely one of the greatest songs ever written but people just won't listen and learn.

[@IllegalAlien-i5i]

Written 1971, John assassinated 1980. Imagine is an iconic song from a classic album. Check out, Gimme Some Truth, Crippled Inside, and Jealous Guy.

[@robertlerman7892]

Thank you Young man , Great song 🎵 & great reaction. This song 🎵 always makes me cry 😢❤️🙏Rip John , The world 🌎 misses you so much .😢🙏❤️

[@nickcaputo3406]

🤟🤟

[@joannerichards1750]

You will like "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" (1971) by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Plastic Ono Band, with the Harlem Boys Choir.

[@janicez2630]

Such a beautiful song...so needed today! Thanks for the great reaction.

[@nancysmith38]

It seems we take a step forward then 2 steps back……but we can strive for peace, unity and conscience-- you give me hope young man.

[@phill1537]

Just imagine we did not let all of the things and stuff divide us and we treated each other with respect and love. And we were a ‘brotherhood of man’. Just IMAGINE.

[@mikeinslee999]

Growing up, John Lennon was Uncle John in my teenage mind.❤

[@mzluna313]

As the years pass by it becomes more difficult to imagine.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

If you haven't already reacted to the song What's Going On by Marvin Gaye PLEASE do, IT'S ANOTHER deep meaningful song JUST like THIS one!!!❤❤❤

[@theoddityshoppe]

I'm a 71 model. I think Time In A Bottle was 71, too.

[@losha4324]

Beautiful thoughts and insights, Dreezy....keep on reacting! 🙌🥰🙌

[@dood2112]

The utopian dream/wishlist. A more pragmatic group, Steely Dan, wrote an insult song to John over “Imagine” called “Only a fool”.

[@edwardsadler3348]

In Liverpool, where John is from, the airport is now John Lennon airport.. their moto.. Above Us only Sky..

[@starfire6122]

Please react to John Lennons...Mind Games...official video please💞✌️

[@LaLaRunfola6195]

Another song that will show you things don't change is Billy joel-we didn't start the fire

[@MDreeezy]

Added!

[@RichardRitenour0522]

If only the world could grasp this concept in unity. I will continue to believe it is possible even in this mixed up crazy world because of people like you MDreeezy!

[@lotusladylotus6159]

You've nailed it again. This song was written 1971, concurrent with the Vietnam War (1955 - 1975), and the counter-culture and anti-war movement; that historical and socio-cultural context is very important. It's relevance, because of it's honesty and poignancy, has remained ever since... These days (and you know what I mean by that), it should be broadcast on loud speakers around the clock!

[@BillVoss-u2j]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.❤🎉😢

[@theoddityshoppe]

The Universe hit you with two important messages today. :)

[@atuuschaaw]

♥²

[@philippelajeunesse9649]

Watching the wheels, you gotta react

[@delmar418]

Isolation, is another deep song. Somehow, it relates to being the dreamer of the dreams. Compassionate communication can resolve inner conflicts which manifests in war, hunger . . all the things mentioned in Imagine. We can do it, if we resolve inner conflict. Something the powers that be would not like us to do.

[@mikeb36240]

John Lennon -"Mind Games" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrTeKNtndGgq7ssi=eCZSWWmlEZkySC70 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@art2736]

We can always strive towards perfection

[@roberormonde]

#9 dream is his best song try it youve got nothing thing to lose it was released in1972 iwas 12 then you really feel some thing with that song

[@bonniethompson2019]

RIP 🙏 ❤

[@colleentrygg7376]

This song is a masterpiece. It is absolutely timeless. I love it but it always makes me feel a bit melancholy because with everything going on in the world now it feels further away than ever.

[@nicolediamond93]

Cry every time ❤

[@flippinpages6550]

The song was played in schools around the country, everyone at the same time was listening together.

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

Hi there 👋 in the last Olympic games in Japan, this song was chosen for the opening ceremony of the games. His wife, yoko ono was born in Japan 😊 it was a beautiful moment ✌️ peace

[@tinacingrani5128]

❤❤🙏🙏😇😇💯

[@RobONeill-b5e]

Check out happy Christmas (war is over) or Working class hero for some more message.

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Woman by JL should be next.

[@mrysedeers]

YES!

[@tommarr3884]

One of the GREATEST songs ever written. Now go see and listen to this song as performed by Pentatonix. You will even understand the "MEANING" of this song once you hear and see them perform it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH3MiHmLea9sa6s

[@jonathanmarkham1998]

I think the cover is disrespectful frankly. The amount of auto tune they apply to everything I’ve seen from them just sucks any humanity out of it.

[@JonS0107]

I was 16 when this song came out. Most of the kids, I knew embrace the idea. But at the same time it received criticism from the church and some politicians. Of course they would have the most to lose.

[@barbholder4974]

UR wise

[@cattewest]

You brilliant light gone too soon.

[@martinm1231]

The world was populated over more than 100.000 years . Locations such as Australia and Finland have totally different environments and people separated by over 50.000 . You can place a Australian Aborigine family in Finland and their defendants will have no issue understanding culture. What does this prove having been separated by over 50.000 years. People have NOT improved in 50.000 years

[@RockinMamaT]

Just love John. Check out his version of Stand by me 😊Great reaction and Peace out 🙏 ☮️ ✌️

[@theoddityshoppe]

***DREAMER*** by Ozzy Osbourne do it today if you can, it goes with this theme and you will be pleasantly surprised. Go for Ozzy vids, he does good ones.

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

I had never heard that song before. Thank you, it is fantastic.

[@yougotmossed3592]

Your reaction was most thoughtful and insightful. Well done.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I've said this for many MANY years, THIS song, IMAGINE by John Lennon, AND the song What's Going On by Marvin Gaye should be played to each AND every world leader, group leader, tribe leader, ANY leader of ANY kind ALL over the world, AND continue to played until they understand the meaning!! If we could accomplish that, I think we would go a long way towards the kind of world that John Lennon is speaking about in THIS song!!!

[@robcolditz7000]

5:00- I like Lennon and the Beatles. But they, especially John, were very idealistic. The message of this song is communism, that's beyond dispute. And it would work perfectly and we could have the perfect world you mentioned, if there were no people!! Human nature makes communism and some other idealistic BS impossible. I'm waiting for AI to figure that out and go Terminator on us.

[@honestone490]

If you're at the age to shape our nation's future, All I can say is Heaven Help Us.

[@louisdellavalle2159]

Check out Instant Karma

[@mzluna313]

The artists back in the day did it for the love of the art. They would play the bar/club gigs like they were sold out stadiums for free beer and gas money home. That's what is missing today

[@bethphillips9693]

Pentatonix covered this song, with a special message that makes it worth watching - truly - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH3MiHmLea9sa6ssi=CRYIfyIiwz3nBFiZ

[@danielhouse2895]

"Jealous Guy" Tear Jerker :(

[@Randsurfer]

Imagine no possessions. Written while sitting at a $100,000 piano in a Central Park penthouse.

[@susanpeters5392]

Getting onto solo Beatles ....George Harrison ...MY SWEET LORD ....another MUST reaction

[@ceceliarussell-jayne2447]

Bering Garth Brooks perform this song in the National Cathedral for Jimmy Carter’s funeral with Trump in the pews was rich. The song is definitely relevant!

[@patswanson2870]

It’s not ahead of its time. Nothing has really changed before or after this song was released.

[@tomhenno4000]

Great reaction. You should definitely check out more on his solo work. Working class hero., God, Give me a some truth

[@captainmoretokin2172]

i like the song mind games better.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 you're going to love this video and the deep meaning

[@pattymckitrick7436]

CIA....iykyk

[@lipby]

Not ahead of its time. We've regressed as a culture since 1971. Check out "Mother."

[@dianekelly1706]

I do enjoy his music but IMO, he was not such a great man as he cheated on his first wife and hit her (according to a Great Courses lecture series I watched about the Beatles).

[@AnthonySmith-on3gw]

It is a beautiful song. The atheistic push at the beginning bothers me a little. Nothing's perfect but Imagine is a nice try.

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Unfortunately it seems it will always be relevant! But I am a Dreamer!

[@wadehines9971]

Please don't take this wrong, but when you say that 'this was ahead of it's time', I can't help myself. A bit over 100 years ago associated with what we call World War I there was an active movement calling it The War to End All Wars. And they were speaking from the heart. And the League of Nations was formed to try to make the dream come true. And after WWII, the United Nations was formed to try to make the dream come true. This isn't meant to be a downer. But the reality is that it's a constant battle, and an uphill battle, to wage against the darker side of humanity. It takes a lot of work, constant work, and humanity will likely continue to slip up and fail. But the effort to try again is worth it.