It's striking how "Imagine" became the John Lennon song the world remembers — and how much of his genuinely radical work has been forgotten.

John Lennon‘s “Working Class Hero” is a dour portrayal of working-class life. It doesn’t necessarily reflect John’s reality. During an interview, Paul McCartney discussed John’s “posh” upbringing.

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 ...

Originally recorded by John Lennon in 1970, “Working Class Hero” was recorded by Marianne Faithfull nearly a decade later on her seventh album Broken English. In honor of Faithfull’s 1979 version, ...

“Working Class Hero” becomes a double cover on the forthcoming album The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull, out Dec. 8. The record was originally recorded by John Lennon in 1970, then covered ...

Those brought up working class will forever have a mutual inheritance: an ingrained work ethic, a physical contribution to the growth of society, the power of community. With all of that comes the ...

Everyone knows John Lennon's "Imagine." 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 ...