Imagine (song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Imagine" |
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| Single by John Lennon | ||||
| from the album Imagine | ||||
| B-side | "It's So Hard" (US) '"Working Class Hero" (UK) |
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| Released | 11 October 1971 (US) 24 October 1975 (UK) |
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| Format | 7" vinyl | |||
| Recorded | 1971 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Apple | |||
| Writer(s) | John Lennon | |||
| Producer | John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector | |||
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"Imagine" is a very famous song by the English musician John Lennon. He released it in 1971. This song is the first track on his album, also called Imagine. When it came out as a single in the United States, it became very popular. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Message Behind "Imagine"
This powerful song encourages people to think about a world where everyone lives in peace. It asks listeners to imagine a world without fighting or divisions. Lennon wanted people to dream of a place where everyone is equal. This means no separation by different religions, beliefs, or races. The song is a call for unity and understanding among all people.
Why "Imagine" is So Important
"Imagine" is one of John Lennon's most well-known songs. In one of his last interviews, Lennon said it was as good as anything he wrote with the Beatles. The song is recognized for its lasting impact. It is one of only three Lennon solo songs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Rolling Stone magazine also ranked "Imagine" very highly. They placed it as the 3rd greatest song of all time in their famous list. Many artists have performed "Imagine" over the years. For example, David Archuleta sang the song during Season 7 of American Idol. This shows how much the song continues to inspire people around the world.
