Imagine
John Lennon · 1971
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A serene yet powerful blend of piano-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady emotional introspection thoughtful reflections on society serene moments of clarity
- Context
- Released on September 9, 1971, 'Imagine' marked John Lennon's second solo studio album after The Beatles' breakup. At this point in his career, Lennon was transitioning from the experimental sounds of his debut album, 'Plastic Ono Band', and embracing a more mainstream approach while still addressing profound themes.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
Imagine is an album by John Lennon, released in 1971. A serene yet powerful blend of piano-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms. 'Imagine' is significant for its universal anthem of peace and has been covered by countless artists over the decades. The title track reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of Lennon's most recognized songs, often associated with global movements for peace. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Imagine sound like?
A serene yet powerful blend of piano-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes Imagine by John Lennon notable?
'Imagine' is significant for its universal anthem of peace and has been covered by countless artists over the decades. The title track reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of Lennon's most recognized songs, often associated with global movements for peace. Released on September 9, 1971, 'Imagine' marked John Lennon's second solo studio album after The Beatles' breakup. At this point in his career, Lennon was transitioning from the experimental sounds of his debut album, 'Plastic Ono Band', and embracing a more mainstream approach while still addressing profound themes.
Who is Imagine for?
Imagine works well if you're into steady emotional introspection, thoughtful reflections on society and serene moments of clarity.
How many songs are on Imagine?
Imagine has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Imagine Standout 3:05
- 2 Crippled Inside 3:51
- 3 Jealous Guy Standout 4:14
- 4 It's So Hard 2:28
- 5 I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die 6:08
- 6 Gimme Some Truth Standout 3:16
- 7 Oh My Love 2:46
- 8 How Do You Sleep? 5:35
- 9 How? 3:45
- 10 Oh Yoko! 4:17
Release Date
September 9, 1971
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
39 min 30 sec
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