Since 1980, it has re-entered the Australian ARIA top 100 four times, the Spanish charts five times and the UK charts five times. In the wake of his death, the song returned to the charts around the world, going to number one in the UK and Ireland, and over the next 40 years the song would chart again and again. "I came up with Imagine, Love, and those Plastic Ono Band songs - they stand up to any songs that were written when I was a Beatle," he told Sheff.Īs a result, his last live performance was in 1975 at a TV special to honour UK entertainment impresario Lew Grade where he played just three songs, the last of which was Imagine. Lennon seemed to think the initial response was underwhelming, especially compared to the run of hits he had with his previous band, but he was particularly proud of Imagine. It reached six on the charts in the UK when it was finally released as a single in 1975 to help promote the Lennon compilation album Shaved Fish. The song went to number one in Australia and Canada, but stalled at number three in the US. In October the song was released as a single around the world except in the UK, reportedly to keep the focus on Lennon and Yoko's other peace anthem Happy Xmas (War Is Over). On July 4, a subtle layer of strings was added, and the song was finished. Long-time friend and Revolver album cover designer Klaus Voorman played bass and future Yes drummer Alan White played drums, while acclaimed session pianist Nicky Hopkins added electric piano that was rejected for the final take.
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