Watch Julian Lennon cover his dad John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ for the first time. ❤️
to finally perform his late father’s iconic peace anthem.“The War on Ukraine is an unimaginable tragedy … As a human, and as an artist, I felt compelled to respond in the most significant way I could,” he wrote. “So today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, IMAGINE.”
Julian explained what led him to decide to perform the song for the first time in his decades-long career. “I had always said, that the only time I would ever consider singing ‘IMAGINE’ would be if it was the ‘End of the World,'” he wrote. “The song reflects the light at the end of the tunnel, that we are all hoping for … As a result of the ongoing murderous violence, millions of innocent families, have been forced to leave the comfort of their homes, to seek asylum elsewhere.
The 59-year-old musician ended his message by urging “world leaders and everyone who believes in the sentiment of IMAGINE, to stand up for refugees everywhere! Please advocate and donate from the heart.” Julian performed the song in a somber setting, surrounded by dozens of candles. He was accompanied by Extreme frontman Nuno Bettencourt on acoustic guitar.
“Imagine” was first released in 1971 as part of John Lennon’s album of the same name. The hit peaked at No. 3 on the
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Minx's Lennon Parham Unpacks Shelly's Unexpected Affair - E! OnlineIn an exclusive interview with E! News, Minx star Lennon Parham explained why her character's affair is likely more than a fling. Plus, she revealed her hopes for season two.
Read more »
Minx's Lennon Parham Unpacks Shelly's Unexpected Affair - E! OnlineIn an exclusive interview with E! News, Minx star Lennon Parham explained why her character's affair is likely more than a fling. Plus, she revealed her hopes for season two.
Read more »
John Leguizamo: Steven Seagal was on-set bully, once locked in ‘chokehold’“Yeah, I did not have a good time with Steven Seagal,” John Leguizamo told The Post. “No one has.”
Read more »
John Leguizamo: Steven Seagal was on-set bully, once put crew in ‘chokehold’“Yeah, I did not have a good time with Steven Seagal,” John Leguizamo told The Post. “No one has.”
Read more »
Watch Billy Strings and Post Malone Cover Johnny Cash's 'Cocaine Blues'At Billy Strings' show in Orange County last night, he was joined by Post Malone for a cover of Johnny Cash's 'Cocaine Blues'
Read more »