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     • ‘Imagine’ conveyed Lennon’s wish for world peace and harmony in simple terms, both musically and lyrically. It was inspired by ‘Cloud Piece’, an instructional poem dated Spring 1963 that appeared in Yoko Ono ’s book Grapefruit.
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   Why did John Lennon write 'Imagine'?

   • “Imagine” was purely inspired by John Lennon’s desire for two primary things. The first being world peace. The second being his vision of a utopian world – a world that is devoid of borders, religions, or material possessions. In addition to the above, his wife Yoko Ono’s art pieces also significantly influenced the song.

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   Who wrote Imagine John Yoko?

   • Yet, as a new book from Thames & Hudson suggests, Ono was misrepresented – even when it came to being credited for a song’s creation. In a 1980 interview reprinted in Imagine John Yoko, Lennon admits that Ono was equally responsible for Imagine; in 2017, Ono was formally recognised as co-writer of the iconic song.

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   What lyrical influence did he have on Imagine?

   • But he wouldn't have written the song without her poem and acknowledged it publicly by putting it on the back of the Imagine album cover. His other lyrical influence was a Christian prayer book given to him by comedian/activist Dick Gregory, which touted the concept of positive prayer.

   The Legacy of John Lennon's Song "Imagine" - Biography

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   Why do people sing 'Imagine'?

   • In times of trouble and grief, there is one song that millions of people turn to for inspiration and solace: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Imagine.” Leading musicians often reach for the song in moments of need.

   'Imagine': How John Lennon's Song Became A Hymn For Peace

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   "Imagine" is a song by the English rock musician John Lennon from his 1971 album of the same name. The best-selling single of his solo career, the lyrics encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without materialism, without borders separating nations and without religion.

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   Oct 8, 2020 · What inspired 'Imagine' and what is its meaning? John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Picture: Getty. Lennon was inspired by several poems from wife Yoko Ono's 1964 book Grapefruit.

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   Sep 4, 2023 · “Imagine” was purely inspired by John Lennon’s desire for two primary things. The first being world peace. The second being his vision of a utopian world – a world that is devoid of borders, religions, or material possessions.

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Thankfully, the idea is expressed eloquently and musically by the former Beatle John Lennon in his hopeful and iconic track, “Imagine.” But what is the history of the song, how and when was it ...

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   Oct 11, 2023 · The song was first inspired by Ono’s poetry in her 1964 book, Grapefruit. In the poem “Cloud Piece” Yoko wrote, “Imagine the clouds dripping, dig a hole in your garden to put them in.” John...

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   Oct 8, 2018 · In a 1980 interview reprinted in Imagine John Yoko, Lennon admits that Ono was equally responsible for Imagine; in 2017, Ono was formally recognised as co-writer of the iconic song.

10. www.biography.com › musicians › john-lennon-imagineThe Legacy of John Lennon's Song "Imagine" - Biography

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    Oct 14, 2020 · The song has been accepted all over the world as a song of peace and unity, as it asks us to embrace what some call anarchy and early critics labeled communism. "Imagine there's no heaven ...