John Lennon wrote one of the most enduring socially conscious songs of all time, “Imagine.” While the Beatles didn’t allow him the space to be as political as he wanted to be, his solo career offered ...

Some songs are so timeless, so anthemic and so succinct that audiences can’t help but return to them again and again. John Lennon‘s “Imagine” is almost certainly one of them. In October of 1971, ...

In a new music book released in December 2025, one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century has officially claimed the top spot. The book celebrates 100 landmark tracks spanning pop, rock, soul, ...

John Lennon remains one of the most consequential artists in the history of popular music — a Beatles co-founder, visionary ...

“Imagine is the best song I’ve ever written,” Lennon told writer David Sheff in 1980. “It’s almost like a prayer.” The song ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. John Lennon lands another posthumous success in the U.K. as the ...

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