Imagine
Summary
Imagine
John Lennon’s song “Imagine” encourages listeners to envision a world at peace. He describes how without the barriers of religion, nationality or material possessions, humans could finally live together harmoniously. During the Vietnam War, it became a protest song and symbol for the peace movement.
The song is suitable for interdisciplinary teaching with regard to the subjects of Music, History and Ethics.
Critical edition
Lennon, John, Yoko Ono and Phil Spector. "Imagine." Imagine. Apple Records, EMI Group, Universal Music, 1971. 3 min.