Thirty-one years ago today, the world lost one of the most talented and inspirational cultural leaders we've ever known. John Lennon is irreplaceable in every respect, and this song is, in my opinion, his crowning musical achievement.
There are no frills in this song. There's no dramatic build-up. It's just peaceful. It's about possibilities. And the message endures.
This song is a safe place to me. It's on my own band's setlist. Speaking the words, singing them to myself in the shower or maybe someday to a crowd of thousands, is a reminder of how simple and beautiful music can be.
Read Lennon's 1980 Time obituary here.
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