Over the years, John Lennon’s “Imagine” has been heralded by critics and fans alike as the former Beatle’s consensus masterpiece, the song that--like Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed” or George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord”--towers over the rest of his solo achievements.
In this meticulously researched biography, Philip Norman, author of the acclaimed *Shout!*, delves deep into the life of John Lennon, offering an unparalleled and insightful portrait of the enigmatic Beatle.
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The American magazine Hit Parader prints an extended interview with John in which he discusses who wrote what parts of which songs from the Lennon-McCartney catalogue.
During a period of civil unrest and war, the release was perfectly timed, and both the album and single immediately topped the charts. Imagine inspired people and brought hope, and became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed of all John Lennon's post-Beatles efforts.
Starting with the Toronto Peace Festival in 1969, John and I did a series of rock concerts as our statement of Peace and Love, and to spotlight various social issues effectively.