Rod Lynton reveals how a spontaneous moment led to his involvement on John Lennon’s Imagine album, offering rare insight into the making of a post-Beatles classic.

We are celebrating NPR's 50th anniversary this year by revisiting some cultural milestones from 1971, the year we went on air. And today we have a great one. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Yeah. Exactly five ...

When John Lennon released the iconic single "Imagine" in 1971, he was listed as the sole songwriter. He later admitted that his wife, Yoko Ono, inspired the concept and cowrote the lyrics. "I wasn't ...

It’s a simple thought: what if the world was different? What if humanity prioritized generosity and care more than short-term safety, financial gain and material wealth? It’s a thought we all want to ...

It floats through Times Square on New Year’s Eve, plays during Olympic ceremonies and fills the air at corporate galas meant to celebrate “unity.” Its melody is tender, its message is simple and its ...

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