“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix.

I think the world 🌎 died a little the day John Lennon was gunned down in the street.. He wanted peace on earth.

Imagine no barriers to humanity, he just voiced all the differences we have

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. It still touches me, no matter how many times I have heard it over the years. Still so poignant today, maybe even more so now.

People who get angry about this song either aren't listening to it or don't understand it. He isn't bashing anyone's beliefs, he's asking everyone to stop and think about what a world with love and without hate could be. As you said, you might not agree with everything he said, but I am glad that you appreciated his sentiment.

“She looks pissed.” I laughed! Yoko usually looks stoic, but she does show a playful, happy side at times. John’s son Julian did a recording and video of “Imagine” last year. He said he’d never sing the song but did so for charity. It was the first time he sang “Imagine.”

He was singing for peace. His lyrics are listing all the things that prevent peace. He was so amazing. So sad the way he died. We miss you John. ❤

I have "Imagine" in John's handwriting tattooed on my wrist. RIP John. Always missed.

It’s the most beautiful song ever written. It brings me to tears every time I listen to it I cry x

My favorite John Lennon solo song !! Absolutely beautiful melody and lyrics. R.I.P John 😢

This song became a big anthem again after a terrorist attack (Paris 2015), a man started playing this near the theatre where most casualties fell

Love this song. John was anti war, anti violence, and anti prejudice.

No matter how many times I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes. Even when they used this song for a commercial. I started crying at the commercial. John Lennon was a Great musician.Am I the only one who wonders what kind of misic he would have today..?

This is and it’s saying a lot,since he was a Beatle,is John Lennon’s signature song.

One of the most beautiful songs ever….. and she doesn’t smile a lot

Such a powerful & beautiful song. He is listing the things people fight & die for & saying if they did not exist, there would be no wars. This was released the year I graduated. 1971 & the Vietnam was still raging & my brother was there. The war ended in 1975. & John & his wife Yoko Ono were against the war & all about peace & love. He wasn't criticizing religion, he was making the point that many wars are fought over it, as well as other things he mentioned.

George Carlin said it best: “Jesus, Gandhi, Lincoln, John Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, John Lennon, they all said, ‘Try to live together peacefully.’ BAM! Right in the f***ing head. Apparently we're not ready for that.”

Only John Lennon could write a song imagining no religion that people would sing in church. He was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

The Vietnam War was continuing beyond futility when this song was released. All wars have been fought because of religion, borders, jealousy and/or greed. What if we stripped everything away that divides us? Can you Imagine a world of brotherhood and love? All people on Earth have so much more in common than they realize, but we tend to focus more on our insignificant differences. Humanity needs to mature while we still can.

"A lot of people would get upset"..., yeah, but this is his most popular song. A lot of people understood what he was saying. Hey, you picked up that it's him saying "imagine this". Don't give up all your possessions, just imagine what it would be like if you did, if everyone thought that way.

You're learning, Mayoman. You got it. It is about peace, harmony, unity. Important theme back then and even more now. Many of us live free of many of those things. We are humans who don't need more labels.

I think John would be pleased that all these years later you would be reflecting on his lyrics and music.

Religions, governments, political alliances all mean nothing at the end of the day. All divisions created by those in power.

I love the message of this song I really do

Michael Duffy, your thoughts and insights renew my faith in the future of humanity. Thank you.

Yoko looks pissed? As Ringo used to say when people said he looked bored, "It's just me face!"

Try not to fall into the trap of assuming a woman is angry just because she's not smiling. ❤

Pentatonic does a Fantastic cover of song. Great video. I think in the 60s 70s which I grew up in, Hippies..We were dreamers..Vietnam, Civil Rights, Women's Rights..I protested more in HS than classes...Now 50 years later every we fought for, is being taken away..Especially Women's Rights, going backwards..I feel for my Grandchildren. Especially Gay Rights are being taken away. My Granddaughter is Gay...Young generation better wake up....

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.✌️

I don’t know how they got in my house to shoot this damn video, but it had to be when we were on vacation. At least they didn’t leave a mess.

That is their house at a place in England called, Ascot.

Julian Lennon wrote a beautiful song too, 'Saltwater' so poetic song

Good job interpreting the lyrics. Great reaction overall!

I remember this video when it first came out. The imagery is mesmerizing because everything in the room is white, and they both had on white clothes. So, now John is wearing black, whereas when the video came out he had an all white suit on. Mandela Effect.

I think his is his finest song. At time of his murder he and McCartney were making arrangements to go in studio together. I can only imagine what could have been.

Awesome reaction! Good journey...Peace!

As a life long athiest, this is an anthem, the only one that makes sense, for the future of all of us...

Steely Dan wrote a song sort of making fun of this song. "Only A Fool Would Say That". I love John Lennon.

John was all about love.

Wonderful uplifting mantra

I love John and this song so much i mentally blocked out Yoko hehe, its only been a few decades and wounds are still fresh, 😅 anyway, always happy to see you post, thank you for the video and commentary

You can have a world in peace and unity, but it is as you see in the video, it is a dark room that must open windows for the light to enter, people must open their minds to a world in peace, to a just world, and not think in the discourse that the human being can only live in war. And Lennon was assassinated when he was calling for the end of a war, but his dream continues. Greetings..

Yoko Ono co wrote this song and was John Lennon partner this video was recorded here in England he moved to America and was shot dead in front of Yoko Ono in NY 1980. This video was 1971

Just Imagine.✌☮🕊

If I'm remembering correctly this song came from a conversation they had about what happens after you die. Everything that makes you, you is gone because it's unneeded. Something to that effect.

You're a philosopher, Duffy.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful……❤🌎✌🏼

Just opened my refrigerator, saw mayo, then I thought of you. It's a joke, my friend. 🎉. A GREAT PEACE SONG. I wonder if it's one of the most famous song in the world. A pleasure to see you and to write these words. Congratulations 👍👍👍

when lennon mentioned "no religion" he was talking about organized and "state" religions that force conformity to a certain belief system. he wan't talking about "spirituality." the reality is ALL individuals have MUCH MORE in common that our leadership would have us believe. our differences are superficial. but our commonalities are instrinsic human nature. our differences are intensified and exploited by our so-called ruling elite who want us in a constant state of suspicion, hate and conflict so THEY stay in power. they pit us against each other so we can't, or won't UNITE against them. as soon as most blind people figure this out and stop playing this game of "divide-and-conquer" we can HAVE the world that lennon, and so many others, "imagine."

When I heard Howard Cosell announce that John was shot dead on Monday Night Football. I remember sitting there numb. I always enjoyed this song but we can only imagine it happening. For me ‘Everyday People’ by Sly and the Family Stone is something we can achieve.

You should listen to the final scene of the fantastic film "The Killing Fields", based on a true story.

symbolism. out of the fog into the light.

Music was my dream…..trying to get back to it

You are correct; that is indeed his property.

I remember exactly where I was when John Lennon, John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King were murdered. What i am saying is, when John Lennon was murdered it was a moment of historic relevance.

Funny connection to the film Forest Gump. You should try to check it out. Most amusing.

Tittenhurst Park. Was John Lennon s house/estate in Ascot. It was Ringo's house then he sold it to John. He built a recording studio in there and recorded the whole Imagine album

Nothing to kill or die for 👵🏼💜☮️

Very sad day when Lennon died ,he just wanted the world to live in peace ,

Yoko wasn't pissed she always had that look

They were in " A WHITE HOUSE" thats a powerful analogy

The long walk symbolizes our journey through life. The room piano and yoko's dress are all white symbolizing purity. The room is dark when they enter and Yoko his wife lets in the light to dispel the darkness. This is a false freedom that is misleading that comes from a different religion and not the Catholic faith

No one should be homeless at least. ❤ no matter the situation. They need assistance.

If you haven't already, you should react to Supertramp's live version of The Logical Song. Some similar themes are touched upon.

religion and nationalism......the two most divisive forces on earth

Can we please do this! 🌎✌️

John and Yoko walking in th real fog

I love how the americans are still in the religious phase. You should meet our Iraqi refugees. You will find you have a lot in common.

he is talking about a one nation world but not with malicious intent

Oh people did get upset…he was a humanist, he loved all people. A lunatic shot him to death for this!

Listen, she's leaving home. The Beatles

The ending kiss was cute

No such thing as one world government when song was written…. You have to remember it was a totally different time

That's his wife Yoko Ono sitting with him. She is the reason the Beatles broke up. John was murdered coming out of his apt building in NY.

I WISH TO SAY JOHN LENNON IS NOT DEAD, HE IS A WHITE HAT! A white hat is someone who gave up all to save this world!

Pootin used to be a Beatles fan, all of these Lennon and Beatle songs should be sent to pootun, flood pootun with these peace songs

John Lennon's Imagine is based on a poem written by Yoko Ono. Did you know that. So now it's co-written by John and Yoko.

"One World" and "One World Government" are not the same thing.

It’s real fog.

❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

Elvis, John F Kennedy, Jr., his wife and sister-in-law, Princess Diana, the two Bee Gee’s, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson and many more, you will all find out very, very soon that I am being truthful!

#ImaginePeace

This was my Class Song. Absolutely Love This Song!!

No governments. God's Natural Law.

IWhat planet are you living on .Come On Catch Up ! Peace And Love Baby !

Nice song... First comment first like.. Give me some love🤭🤭 i fully support bro

London fog!

The haters can't get their storey straight if they say anything remotely like not wanting to live under a one world government, because that's what living by God's rules actually implies. So the real problem seems to be stupidity.

what's with the mayo

Yeah it's not political it's just lets stop the bullshit

The thought you had about people seeing division. Not true

Be sober minded with this song although it appeals to many of us we already have the contents of this song and it has brought us to ruin. We have people in countries without possessions Pakistan India and others. We have atheists by the Millions Hoover abandoned God and the church and has corrupted morality and decency. And we have our fill of those who hate our country and show contempt for our country and our traditions. The song asks you to ponder or imagine but we don't have to imagine we already have it and we've had it for a long time no religion no possessions and no God and no country and look where has gotten us I'll say that again look carefully the state of our condition things could not be worse because we have abandoned God tradition family honor and Country why because of a song it's bigger than that we have all been led down the path of a false freedom that puts pleasure and Delight ahead of everything else and has glorified man rather than God.

What ever you agree or disagree with it, it is certainly a song to be taken seriously. John Lennon had his flaws and some of his music was pretty mediocre, but, on the back of this song, I have to admit that he was indeed one of the greats.

Singing "imagine no possessions" from inside his mansion...

Singing 'imagine no possessions while sitting at a grand piano inside a mansion is silly.

Just my opinion. I love the Beatles, love the melody of this song, but this song is extremely overrated.

This is an awful song. A world without rules or God or any restraint whatsoever. And look at what the world is now. Thanks John, you led us to a great life...yeah.

WORST SONG EVER