Julian Lennon Imagine Ukraine

Julian Lennon performed a cover of his father's famous song 'Imagine' for the very first time this week in support of fundraising efforts for Ukraine.

Julian did not expand on why he had previously vowed not to perform the song, but has spoken in the past about his strained relationship with his father, who died when he was 17. “I’m calling on world leaders and everyone who believes in the sentiment of IMAGINE, to stand up for refugees everywhere!” “Because within this song, we’re transported to a space, where love and togetherness become our reality, if but for a moment in time,” he wrote.

Julian Lennon wrote in a note on YouTube that he had for years resisted singing the Vietnam War-era song. “The only time I would ever consider singing 'Imagine' ...

The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. Because within this song, we’re transported to a space, where love and togetherness become our reality, if but for a moment in time.” The last independent newsletter in Russia suspended its operations. John Lennon’s 1971 hit “Imagine” is often recalled in times of war or conflict, with its lyrics calling for unity and peace. The other portion came as grants and loans from public European financial institutions. Julian Lennon, whose career as a musician began in 1984 with the release of his album “Valotte,” wrote that he chose the song in part because its lyrics “reflect our collective desire for peace worldwide.

John Lennon's son Julian performs Imagine for first time to raise funds for Ukraine as part of Global Citizen.

‘I am one of those people who always says no one should ever sing the song except for John Lennon. Except now…Julian you did such an amazing job. Thank you for giving the world this gift that we didn’t even know that we needed.’ ‘Wow. Just wow,’ another mused in the comments of the video. ‘But also because his lyrics reflect our collective desire for peace worldwide. Hard to explain…’ Accompanied only by an acoustic guitar played by Nuno Bettencourt, Julian sang the song, first released by his father in 1971 – which encourages people to imagine a world of peace, no religion, ‘nothing to kill or die for’, and no countries – surrounded by burning candles.

Julian Lennon, son of John Lennon, has performed 'Imagine' for the first time to help raise money for Ukraine - listen here.

The One True thing I can say about it all is that it has made me so proud, inspired & feel more love for my/our family, than ever before,” he added. But “the War on Ukraine is an unimaginable tragedy,” he continued. He performed an acoustic rendition of the song in a room surrounded by candles.

John Lennon's son Julian has performed his father's song “Imagine” to raise funds for the Ukrainian refugees. On Saturday (9 April), Julian sang the famous ...

Lennon released “Imagine” in 1971. In the past, the 59-year-old singer had vowed to never perform his father’s song. “Why now, after all these years?” he added.

Julian Lennon, the son of the late Beatles star turned solo artist John Lennon, publicly performed his father's hit song "Imagine" last week for the first ...

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Julian Lennon finally covered John Lennon's "Imagine" for Global Citizen's Stand Up For Ukraine benefit campaign. See what he said.

“Imagine” was first released in 1971 as part of John Lennon’s album of the same name. “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. “So today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, IMAGINE.”

John Lennon's son Julian performed a cover of "Imagine" for the first time during a Ukraine fundraiser. The pledging event raised over $10.1 billion, ...

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." So today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, ‘IMAGINE,'" Julian wrote Friday on YouTube. Lennon was shot and killed in 1980 at the age of 40.