MOST IMPORTANT SONG EVER WRITTEN?! First REACTION TO | John Lennon - Imagine REACTION

MOST IMPORTANT SONG EVER WRITTEN?! First REACTION TO | John Lennon - Imagine REACTION
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[@Sergey_Kyznetsov]

The day John Lennon was killed, I was returning home after work. Suddenly, my friend, who was walking next to me, said: "Did you hear that a musician was shot in New York today. John Lennon..." I still remember how the world around me instantly turned black and the sounds disappeared. I still can't come to my senses when I remember that moment. We all miss this man very much. I think this song is one of the strongest in the history of music. Very beautiful and correct. I really want this world to become a better place. From Russia with love.

[@annaboles2378]

i hear you brother from america,,

[@bevil4aday]

One of the rare nights my parents let my brother and I stay up to watch Monday Night Football and Howard Cosell got choked up making the announcement over the air during the game. Howard had become a friend of John's years earlier when John paid him a visit ring side to a boxing match he was announcing. My parents made my brother and I go to bed after that. I was crushed, just a few months earlier John released Watching the Wheels, and it was my favorite song at the time. I didn't listen to it again for years afterwards. I felt the music had died at that moment.

[@CherylHughes-l5t]

Watch , The US VS JOHN LENNON. It will open your eyes to how much he and Yoko suffered for world peace ☮️ 🌹❤️JWL❤️🌹

[@Martin-ei9ek]

Hope Russia and Ukraine can imagine 😊

[@bostonwhofan]

I'll never forget that morning when I was getting ready to go to school and my Mom told be John Lennon had been killed during the night while I slept. It was shocking. It was tragic. It was unbelievable. One of the darkest days of my life.

[@richardlicht7927]

I was at the Dakota for two nights after and I was at the vigil in Central Park. Still brings the tears after all these years. I was 18.

[@georgesparham3964]

I was 10 yrs old on holiday in south africa, woke up to my mom crying her eyes out on the balcony. she was unconsolable for days. it took me until i was about 15 to understand.

[@markcole5108]

I woke up to my clock radio and heard one Beatle song after another after another. I switched radio stations and the next one on the dial was a country station that was playing a Beatles song. I went station to station and every one of them was playing Beatles, which really baffled me. So I got up, got dressed, and walked into my living room where my dad had on the morning news. That’s when I finally heard the news.

[@CharlesParkhill]

I was 29 years old, managing a live music club in a small North Texas town when the news of Lennon's murder was broadcast. I went home and cried all night not only because Lennon was dead but because my youth was gone

[@chaletberube]

Like many other Americans, I was informed of Lennon's assassination by Howard Cosell during the Monday Night football game. It was a sad and devastating moment.

[@Talldude88]

Imagine is one of John's very best songs, it will live on forever.

[@pamelaschweizer337]

Imagine no borders, no possesions, no religion. Sounds like socialism and the tragic way our country is headed.

[@Talldude88]

@@pamelaschweizer337 What's the ugliest part of your body? Some say your nose Some say your toes, I think it's your mind.

[@deborahjesser2028]

We already have socialism. What do you think the police and fire department are?

[@andrewsmith1471]

@@Talldude88 ,when l hear this song, l don't why ,l start tearing up.and l wish everyone on this planet can hear the music and maybe just maybe we can have a better planet to live on.

[@Yuuk12v]

It's up there with ''Mother'' and ''Working Class Hero''

[@laurasmith2522]

I agree indeed one of if not the most important and beautiful songs ever !

[@lurking0death]

"Revolution" unpacked. So simple, so profound.

[@Tribblepuppy]

For those of us who lived through the Beatles era, and the assassination of John, I always get a tear in my eye as I sing along to Imagine. John - gone but never forgotten. Very touching and insightful reaction, Sarah ✌️

[@gaylelee1999]

Me too. Sad sad times 💞

[@H.L.-fj6zd]

okay ✅

[@im7700]

@Tribblepuppy I was a 3rd grader in 1963 when "Beatlemania" started, and like most of the civilized world, grew to love their music. Like most people, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing on the night Lennon got shot. It was one of the saddest moments in my life. Long live thee greatest band of all time... The Beatles. I, too, get a bit melancholy whenever I hear his masterpiece, Imagine 😪.

[@theholibobbers2441]

Imagine should be played on the entrance to all polling stations throughout the world.

[@robertcowan7610]

What a beautiful idea. Thank you for dropping this pearl of wisdom.

[@Oddworld2025]

I can imagine this world John. And I hope you have found and you’re in that world now. Be At Peace my/ Our friend.

[@pamagnolia]

He was just singing about the hope that mankind can finally live in peace and there was no hunger in the world.

[@pamelaschweizer337]

Listen to the lyrics, he is talking about socialism and he went that

[@H.L.-fj6zd]

ok

[@mik9124]

The Day He was shot , left a scratch in my heart that never will heal. Still today tears fill my eyes ...

[@deborahjesser2028]

WHY???

[@Yuuk12v]

If I were alive back then, I would cry every single day

[@justoli9039]

The greatest message ever written to the world.

[@pamelaadams6290]

This makes me cry. I beilive this is the best pop song ever created.

[@richardbool4232]

This was not a SONG it was a Belief and an HOPE.

[@shemanic1]

An anthem we still need to play sing & believe in. Thanks Sarah.

[@im7700]

You're absolutely right. He WAS a genius. And to think that he didn't have any "formal" training in music, makes him even more amazing.

[@steveschaff4620]

Both in and out of the Beatles the Fab-4 were at a different level!

[@jorgeantonioruizvargas7573]

John Lennon for ever. From Cucuta city Colombia 🇨🇴 South America

[@Loveduff]

Best song he ever wrote and preformed

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

Sarah, I sent this to my old friend from junior high school in 1972. We would hang out when we were both 13 years old and after school we would listen to the Imagine album everyday back then. Here is the response he texted me: Glen, thanks for this. I had a very busy day and just got home. I watched this and the song and watching this person see the video for the first time really struck me! I can say I got a little choked up watching her reactions and thoughts! Sarah has a beautiful heart!

[@cpmf2112]

So many haters just refuse to get it. 😢

[@normancuthbert3822]

I hear you brother a great song with meaning- when will the world get it....

[@mumbles215]

The meaning is communism. We get it and we don’t want it. This is straight from the communist manifesto. Almost word for word and in 1971 they were around radical left wingers. John and took

[@nickjames3049]

@@cpmf2112 Those with narrow minds!

[@gaylelee1999]

Amen ❤

[@samjomian3127]

Americans especially are so far gone, i dont know if they can ever get it.

[@leecottam4598]

I get it. Sarah gets it. I'm sure everyone in the comments gets it. And yet there are still so many people in the world whose hearts are filled with prejudice and hatred.

[@dancornmell8082]

Cruelly taken from us john will always live on in his music. Thanks John for letting us imagine

[@robertcowan7610]

What a sweet person you are. Its nice to see someone whom you can plainly see deeply feels and understands a beautiful idea and piece of epic, gorgeous music. Wishing you the best, Rob.

[@elthe3rd]

Sarah, you have my favorite reaction videos. You have a beautiful spirit, your best is yet to come.

[@bunnyakers]

I love this man...and as a little 6 year old that just lost her dad (he was shot buy a piece of 💩)9 days before john was shot😢😢 I was torn to pieces...and now as a 50 year old..I have a picture of my dad and john on my wall with a little music box that plays this song..they are both in my heart and soul forever ❤

[@JohnDoe-lc9yj]

I still adore you! ♥♥ Hopefully we're all dreamers.

[@ProfessorEchoMedia]

This was my world view when it was released and I was 13 years old. We still had hope back then for a better world and a better species.

[@ffc303]

U got that right. All these self-haters need to take responsibility for their "weird" actions! 🤢 Forgive yourself! The hate will disappear!😚

[@Oddworld2025]

Love you get the message. Some out there dismiss the idea… why? Only a hater of life would think this is stupid. Period.

[@Vanadisir]

My dad had me and my siblings learn this song in the 80s. In the hopes we might be part of making the world a better place in the future. The dreamers. It is the future now John, they did not join us, after the 90s it got worse, it got much much worse. Raise your kids like it's the 70s, it's easy if your try.

[@jonnsgirl]

I remember vividly the day that we lost John Lennon. I was in the car driving with my parents and the news came on the radio. I remember my parents reacting and me asking them to repeat what happened 😢My Dad was fighting tears while he repeated the news. I was raised on the Beatles. It seemed impossible to me that such a champion for world peace could be taken from us in such a violent way. He was a gift to the world.

[@richardtorpey559]

Walking out of the Fog at the beginning . Yoko is seen opening the shades for the windows as to shed light on what John is singing about .

[@paulinewatts4603]

Sad that people dismiss the idea of us living in peace. Breaks my heart. Such a wonderful song,and such a beautiful idea. Close your eyes and IMAGINE.John was a great loss x

[@Oddworld2025]

I still dream and believe in/ of peace and wish it upon us all. Still hold hope that one day everyone will get and understand eachothers views beliefs goals. Kindness consideration and willingness gets us there helps the goal we should always be striving for. It’s not to take away from history but to learn very important things about one another. That make us think the way we do. In whatever culture country city village one lives in. Not to say everyone should live exactly like the other but to except one another for our differences. No one thinks there’s a cookie cutter way of life … some think that’s what johns trying to say. Most in the slightest.

[@tom7471]

Thank you for the great reaction. Certainly this is one of the most important songs bringing out the reality that we are all the same at the root of mankind. We are all humans first. It is fine to be content with our particular culture, but it is a far greater thing to see it as rather superficial compared with human commonality. There are people who clearly see this but not enough to stop what is happening in the world (yet). Perhaps if they join us the world will be as one. Thanks again.

[@kimberlyprieto2846]

This song came out when i was 4, and there's never been another song that's ever taken that number one spot in my life, this song is so profound i still ha e to stop whatever I'm doing and listen to tge entire song before i can move on.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Some of the comments are ridiculous. He was thinking of a peaceful world, without all the divisions that allow humans to kill other humans. It was a good message

[@mark-nm4tc]

Seconded...

[@waynejohanson1083]

Wrong, he was promoting Marxism and Communism, Socialism, and Atheism in this song.

[@dalesouders4136]

@@waynejohanson1083 BULL💩

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

@@waynejohanson1083 WRONG He wasn’t speaking about politics, just people.

[@Retired1967]

Jeez, talk about misinterpretation​@@waynejohanson1083

[@JAdE143-ooo]

One of my Favs of his songs 🎹 Thank You for playing it💖

[@BrianKSmith-ds2sh]

Your reaction and reciting the lyrics... so powerful - Thank You Sarah!

[@marcelkrug8839]

Beautiful song with an important message! Thanks for your reaction, Sarah! ❤

[@waynejohanson1083]

A communist message.

[@kimberlybalogh4395]

You're an Amazing Young woman to get the meaning & the Message John Lennon sent the World❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christopherbiggers7811]

This IS the mosr important song ever played. And among the best songs of any genre. I try my best to live this. The world in general doesn't like me. It doesn't matter to me. I refuse to control or hurt others.

[@tinatovar7548]

It's a great message it was also my mother's music I was raised on this music

[@Yuuk12v]

I cry almost everytime I hear this song, Lennon is my absolute idol

[@tjrivers]

We all imagined.

[@joergen11111]

we all have to listen and to hear....it can be easy - but it is so difficult......thanks John

[@ClaireQuinn566]

This beautiful song touches your soul. ❤️

[@Bluestarglow]

In all my decades of life on this earth John Lennon's death still brings tears to my eyes when I think of him. I had to pull my car over to the side of the road because I literally couldn't move when I heard the news...

[@ittamandarano8262]

Other Lennon peace songs: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, INSTANT KARMA, GIVE PEACE A CHANCE and HAPPY CHRISTMAS (WAR IS OVER)

[@charlesgarner2177]

Probably the best written song EVER. If only the world was like that. Thanks John. Btw, this was my high schools senior song 1981.

[@ogtriple00033]

My dad used to always play this song every day still get tears hearing this 😢

[@jamesolsen7610]

Beautiful reaction to the great John Lennon! You might also enjoy his song 'Love' --- another beautiful, and yet simple message of love to his beautiful wife Yoko. Another great song from that time (with a great video of a live performance) is 'Instant Karma (We All Shine On)'. You can't go wrong with John Lennon! Thank you very much, and I am a new subscriber....

[@RobertGledhill-qo1sg]

Sarah you have a beautiful soul. Love Peace and exceptional.

[@bakercarl8518]

A very special classic that speaks volume. We thank you for this one. I believe you to will enjoy.

[@OlivierHaussaire-xw1db]

Imagine the people❤️🕊️🙏🏻🤣😂🎶🎶🎶🎸🎻🖐️🙏🏻🙏🏻👻👻☮️☮️☮️x

[@jemp1965]

And this man was 1980 killed by a criminal maniac, so sad!

[@ffc303]

My younger sister was murdered in 1980 before John's murder. He was her favorite Beatle. I hope

[@manuelquiles3692]

Infelizmente, a pesar de ser una GRAN pérdida, estaba escrito. Igual al asesinato de Ghandi, otro GRAN militante pacifista. Los dos librianos, que tienen a Aries como signo de la Tierra

[@edwardsadler3348]

John Lennon airport in Liverpool.. has a huge placard.. ABOVE US ONLY SKY..

[@anthonypope8429]

I just love this song

[@kdy4life]

No idea how you could have missed this song, it’s a great song

[@YvonneRetton]

My favorite song, I understand what he wanted for the world Peace

[@debbiegarrison1944]

I lived in California and was lucky enough to get to get close to his star on his Bday thousands of us sang this song I will never forget it

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

The lyrics are as relevant now as when they were written.

[@johnbelmore1178]

I love this one

[@udoroske535]

wir sollten die Hoffnung nie aufgeben und uns das Unvorstellbare vorstellen, BITTE

[@KevinPugh-hq8rc]

The video starts in darkness and is full of light by the end.

[@chuckster255]

I love this song. I also love the scene in the fictional movie Forrest Gump, where when Forrest was on the Dick Cavett Show talking about his experiences on the US Ping Pong team in China during the Ping Pong diplomacy time and John Lennon, Cavett's first guest was still on the stage, when Forrest saying most of the people in China have little or no possessions and no religion. Implying that his story inspired John Lennon to write the song "Imagine".

[@unstrung65]

Love your reactions Sara ❤

[@chosen11971]

It came out at the end of The Killing Fields... Greatest song ever!!!

[@josephcampbell9351]

If I ever got to meet you I would first cry (joy) and then hug you and hold you as YOU emit pure love!,💗 Keep posting. God Bless you!

[@IMEMINE.]

I’m OK after 45 years with him not being with us Anymore, he left his mark and inspired us to move on and live our lives. It might’ve been is funeral. He gave us enough to reflect on for four lifetimes. John George, Tom Petty, and all the other sweet souls they hang out together along with Leon Russell. They all brought us comfort. It’s time we did the zoo.

[@beatlebrian4404]

People say Lennon was promoting communism, but he was imagining Heaven on Earth, since when does communism mean no countries?

[@futurereflections4097]

Global atheist communism. It wouldn’t work, nor is it actually moral, but John’s version is beautiful and convincing. That’s why it’s called “Imagine”

[@futurereflections4097]

People debate the politics of this song, but people love the song, and love the vision

[@beatlebrian4404]

@@futurereflections4097 the song is nothing to do with communism it's John Lennon imagining what life could be on Earth, because all the things he sings about are in heaven! If you really want a Revolution song from Lennon then that's "power to the people"

[@freethinker--]

The lyrics were influenced by Yoko's love of Buddhist teachings, the liberation from the ego and attachment,live in the here and now,non violence and peace.

[@markpearson788]

It is as beautiful today as it was when he wrote it in the 70's

[@grahamfigg5817]

This song was a timeless statement at a terrible time, the Vietnam War, much like Beethoven’s Ode to Joy at the time of the Napoleonic Wars.

[@davidpack1312]

Sarah is simply beautiful!

[@brucewasenius3643]

Thanks

[@msteele0]

This is the song I live my life by. It is my religion.

[@roberthanford1388]

Great reaction❤

[@MFuria-os7ln]

❤❤❤

[@GoddamnShark]

Important oh yeah!

[@danjoda755]

Hi Sarah 👋 Your telepathy is showing again! You did a reaction to the PENTATONIX version a couple of years ago. 😊 What a perfect song with which to share some great news with you... The cancer scan came back NEGATIVE, cancer is localized! I will undergo a minor office procedure to trim back a bit of the cancer, then low level radiation therapy with minimal side effects. Thank you for your sweet reactions that have helped me deal with all this, for your prayers and kind words and encouragement. Forever your respectful fan, you make the world better. Stay well. 😇🙏🌹😋😊

[@stevennovakovich2525]

May you live a happy life and I truly hope you get rid of the cancer for good. My wife had colorectal cancer and has beaten it.

[@JamesMunt-dx6ti]

It's 2025 and Garth Brooks just sang this song at Jimmy Carters funeral. President Carter died at age 100 .

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

Martin Luther King said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character". And "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that". We all need to share this world. We only get 1. Not only are we killing each other, we are also killing the lands. The world needs to start living in peace, save each other and save our world

[@Dennis_The_Dude]

I would agree with that title

[@jbell9159]

It was part of the Olympic opening ceremony with the skater!

[@johnbelmore1178]

I remember when he died..a very sad thing 😢

[@MoniqueMcpherson-d6x]

John was a fantastic songwriter, sadly he left this earth too young. I’m sure he would have given us so many other important messages. The radio stations play this often during the Christmas season. Probably you’ve heard it there. It usually bring tears when I hear it. Thanks for this.

[@michaelprice9484]

imagine no country just one world no religion just believe we are one

[@robertmartin1807]

John Lennon was the lead singer of the Beatles just in case you weren’t aware of it.

[@johntiggleman4686]

As was Sir James Paul McCartney, and occasionally Ringo and George.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

His father passed away when he was only 2 years old & His father would be so proud of him,, Damian (Jr. Gong) Marley "Stand A Chance"...R.I.P. Bob 🙏 ❤

[@robertmartin1807]

No. He was abandoned by his father and his mother was hit by a by a car by a drunk driver when he was 17.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@robertmartin1807 You might want to check your facts..And by the way,, His mother is Cindy Breakspeare & She is still quite alive (69)

[@tomborromeo3647]

of course you heard this song, it is known world wide

[@Alanaronald]

This was recently played at the funeral service for the late President Jimmy Carter.

[@egoneberz4865]

Marry Christmas....😊

[@gomez4943]

Thank you beatiful😀

[@Retromolarman]

I was 19 when he was killed. I just couldn't believe it! John Lennon dead! No way! It was the beginning of many unfortunate killings to happen during my 63 years that brought me down. Will we ever wake up!?

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

You should do a react to Steely Dan’s reply: “Only A Fool Would Say That”! ❤❤❤

[@lorilxn1597]

This and Give Peace A Chance are 2 of my favorites by John, i love all of his music and the rest of the Beatles solo careers but the best was the Beatles all together

[@H.L.-fj6zd]

it had a universal quality to reach everyone

[@lorilxn1597]

@@H.L.-fj6zd still does 💙

[@jasontaverner391]

'Imagine that there was no more religion, no more country, no more politics,' is virtually The Communist Manifesto".. John Lennon to NME 1971. Lennon admitted himself that this was a call for communism.

[@H.L.-fj6zd]

A universal solution to a universal way of being, a way of thinking, a way of being alive with no burdens by any ism’s, no ideology or theology, no amount of wealth to control people, a peaceful coexistence, earthlings are people amidst neighboring stars, hopefully, beyond our own spiritual wavelength with one’s conscience, we let go all rage doing bloody things, heartfelt deeds of generosity and forgiveness, and appreciate nature’s resources enveloping our human’s uniqueness with inexhaustible energy and strength from genuine love.

[@debrafiendel-boutilierandd3542]

You should check out the cover of this song by Pentatonix. I think John Lennon would be very proud of them. It's awesome!

[@martharafield153]

This song was sung at the Olympics this year in Paris

[@VideoPhile571]

🗣🎶 🥰😢

[@mark-nm4tc]

This was re-released upon his death in 1980, but its an older song from the album Imagine in 1971.

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

It’s a song and lyric that transcends all that we think is important.Some call it communism or anti-religion.It’s about us living in one world together.We can either drag each other down,or bring each other up.The choice is ours in this world.

[@thomastimlin1724]

yep it's all territorial, materialistic, greed, and one upmanship. As a world yes the choice is ours, but as separate countries and religions and individuals....there is no choice. Left to our own devices and poor judgement, we will all end up killing each other, paranoid idiots and all...

[@AIFuzz59]

you should listen to the song "Moon and Stars" by AVERE. He wrote it for his 11yo daughter who suffer from depression and anxiety disorders.