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Imagine  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
12/8/2020 10:58 am
Imagine



Imagine, it was forty years ago today, John Lennon was assassinated outside the Dakota, his New York apartment building.

On that December Monday evening in 1980, long before the internet or cell phones, the world first learned of this tragedy from Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football.

Imagine..John has been gone for the same number of years as he lived. This year he would have turned eighty.

Here are some of John's quotes:
"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."
"All we are saying is give peace a chance..."
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination."
"God is a concept by which we measure our pain."
"There's nothing you can know that isn't known."
"The more I see the less I know for sure."
"You either get tired fighting for peace, or you die."

Whenever I hear Imagine , it brings tears to my eyes. I am reminded of that night and think of how much has changed and how much remains the same.

Imagine
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No Hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people livin' for today
Ah, ah, ah-ah

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothin' to or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people livin' life in peace
Yoo, hoo, oo-oo

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharin' all the world
Yoo, hoo, oo-oo

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will live as one

Songwriters: John Lennon

Note: these lyrics are copied from a site that permits to do so as long as it’s for ‘non-commercial’ use

sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/8/2020 11:07 am

Whether you were a fan or not, John Lennon's music is timeless and unforgetable.


Solfan55 69M
500 posts
12/8/2020 11:45 am

I remember that I had been listening to the Double Fantasy album earlier that day and then hearing the news on the radio. I sat and stared in disbelief wondering who would want to take that musical genius away from us.

I've always loved the line "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." So true.


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
12/8/2020 11:49 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Whether you were a fan or not, John Lennon's music is timeless and unforgetable.
Completely agree. I first heard it from Cosell what a f'd up thing to do to anyone. Imagine if we actually had what he wrote.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


Excelsior2041 59M

12/8/2020 11:55 am

It makes you wonder.. WHY? BTW today is also my Birthday..


Bethelparkdaddy8 40M
18 posts
12/8/2020 12:10 pm

Great song


ULIXBIG 69M
9288 posts
12/8/2020 12:11 pm

I remember very well when the news broke...

Happy birthday to rm_Putzz50 !


flannel_light 61F
4586 posts
12/8/2020 1:05 pm

I head that song when I was stone and the first time I it was when I was sober and I just started crying. I t really touched me. I love this song.

The Light is shinning and she is lonely and waiting in the darkness.


mc_justmc 63M

12/8/2020 1:25 pm

I remember when I heard.


JWnMBk2the 62M/57F
289 posts
12/8/2020 1:33 pm

I remember the news breaking even though I was barely a teen myself and how life ...breathing and the world around me just stopped for a few beats...all sound muting out. Incredibly sad and horrible loss on a l l of humanity

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
12/8/2020 1:52 pm

When you mentioned 40, I had to stop and do the math ; unbelievable, it's hard to imagine that much time has passed.
The song is a great and one I'll be listening to later on tonight.
Thanks for the reminder. Imagine if he had been still alive, how many great years of music we might have have had.
🌹❗


jackiep415 29F

12/8/2020 1:57 pm

i have no idea who that is


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
12/8/2020 2:14 pm

Such a great song from a man who was taken from us way to soon. Thanks for sharing as it brings back some great memories. I hope your enjoying your Tuesday..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


powercaps716 67M  
83116 posts
12/8/2020 3:52 pm

great song writer loved his music


redduracell 52M
909 posts
12/8/2020 5:27 pm

Google "John Lennon" or "The Beatles"


Eye12playnow 51M
42 posts
12/8/2020 11:39 pm

Lennon was a genius


BrailleMan 63M

12/9/2020 10:23 am

He definitely made an impact on the world ... thank you for sharing,


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:44 am

    Quoting Solfan55:
    I remember that I had been listening to the Double Fantasy album earlier that day and then hearing the news on the radio. I sat and stared in disbelief wondering who would want to take that musical genius away from us.

    I've always loved the line "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." So true.
Many of us were stunned and listened to his music endlessly, trying to find comfort in his words. To be honest, although I have seen it many times, I didn't know, "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." was one of John's quotes.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:45 am

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    Completely agree. I first heard it from Cosell what a f'd up thing to do to anyone. Imagine if we actually had what he wrote.
Indeed, Imagine if his words became reality. What a different world it would be.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:46 am

    Quoting Excelsior2041:
    It makes you wonder.. WHY? BTW today is also my Birthday..
Try as we may, we can never understand 'Why?'. Hope you enjoyed your birthday


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:47 am

Absolutely agree! Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:49 am

    Quoting ULIXBIG:
    I remember very well when the news broke...

    Happy birthday to rm_Putzz50 !
I think most of our generation remember and will never forget.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:50 am

    Quoting flannel_light:
    I head that song when I was stone and the first time I it was when I was sober and I just started crying. I t really touched me. I love this song.
It seems to impact many people.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:52 am

Many of us do


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:53 am

    Quoting JWnMBk2the:
    I remember the news breaking even though I was barely a teen myself and how life ...breathing and the world around me just stopped for a few beats...all sound muting out. Incredibly sad and horrible loss on a l l of humanity
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your memory. Perhaps you will drop by again


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:56 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    When you mentioned 40, I had to stop and do the math ; unbelievable, it's hard to imagine that much time has passed.
    The song is a great and one I'll be listening to later on tonight.
    Thanks for the reminder. Imagine if he had been still alive, how many great years of music we might have have had.
    🌹❗
Yes, the number is hard to compute. His and other Beatles music had extended play yesterday on my various devices.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:58 am

Indeed it's a shame that you don't. As someone else suggested, to learn more Google 'John Lennon' and 'The Beatles'.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 10:59 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Such a great song from a man who was taken from us way to soon. Thanks for sharing as it brings back some great memories. I hope your enjoying your Tuesday..
I agree. Flooded with memories of his and all Beatles music


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 11:00 am

Many of us agree


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 11:01 am

    Quoting redduracell:
    Google "John Lennon" or "The Beatles"
You took the words right out of my mouth, Thanks for stopping by


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 11:03 am

His music stands the test of time! Thanks for stopping by. Perhaps you will do so again


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 11:04 am

    Quoting BrailleMan:
    He definitely made an impact on the world ... thank you for sharing,
Yes - his legacy stands the test of time. Glad you stopped by and enjoyed this post.


trixietrixster 56F  
3125 posts
12/9/2020 5:27 pm

What a beautiful song - he is forever missed. It's on my IPOD! Hope all is well with you ...

In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/9/2020 5:35 pm

    Quoting trixietrixster:
    What a beautiful song - he is forever missed. It's on my IPOD! Hope all is well with you ...
Totally agree!. This song and other Beatles 'classics' are on replay on my Spotify account! Keep safe!


easyrider4008 67M
2562 posts
12/10/2020 11:12 am

I spent about three hours at the John & Yoko exhibition in Liverpool last year, a lot of people had a tear in their eye.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/10/2020 1:14 pm

    Quoting easyrider4008:
    I spent about three hours at the John & Yoko exhibition in Liverpool last year, a lot of people had a tear in their eye.
Wow! Sounds amazing! He left an indelible mark during his lifetime.


proteus_2a 58M
7979 posts
12/21/2020 1:18 am

A sad loss for sure my lady...

Cheers , and stay safe

P


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/21/2020 4:12 am

    Quoting proteus_2a:
    A sad loss for sure my lady...

    Cheers , and stay safe

    P
Yesterday, I watched a great interview with Sir Paul McCartney. It spoke fondly of their relationship and how he misses John everyday. It’s great to see you stopping by. Be safe and Merry Christmas 🎄.


resant78 45M  
3326 posts
12/24/2020 8:38 pm

it really is a beautiful song.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/25/2020 3:41 am

    Quoting resant78:
    it really is a beautiful song.
It’s a classic that will always bring tears to my eyes and never be forgotten.


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