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| − | '''"Imagine"''' is a [[John Lennon]] song which describes [[paradise]] in [[atheistic]] terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky" | + | '''"Imagine"''' is a [[John Lennon]] song which describes [[paradise]] in [[atheistic]] terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky." A case started by Lennon's widow [[Yoko Ono]] involving use of this song in the film ''[[Expelled:No Intelligence Allowed]]'' was used to attempt to censor opposition to the [[theory of evolution]]. A court rejected the case.{{fact}} |
| − | This song is also the official [[anthem]] of the [[liberal]] group [[Amnesty International]]. | + | This song is also the official [[anthem]] of the [[liberal]] group [[Amnesty International]]. |
| − | [[Paul McCartney]] said, "It's got to be one of John's best songs." | + | [[Paul McCartney]] said, "It's got to be one of John's best songs." [[Elton John]] also praised it, along with [[U2]] founder [[Bono]]. |
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| + | In March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic caused people to remain at home, actress Gal Gadot, famous for her role in Wonder Woman, came out with a video rendition of the song. Other celebrities included Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Labrinth, James Marsden, Sarah Silverman, Eddie Benjamin, and Jimmy Fallon. It received mixed to negative feedback. Many cited the move as celebrities trying to get attention and making light of a situation where while they were relatively comfortable, the majority of people would basically have no income for a then, undetermined time. | ||
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| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSYp3j8MfKQ Paul McCartney talking about Imagine] - YouTube clip (1:51) |
| − | [[Category: Songs]] | + | [[Category:Rock Songs]] |
Latest revision as of 21:25, September 12, 2024
"Imagine" is a John Lennon song which describes paradise in atheistic terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky." A case started by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono involving use of this song in the film Expelled:No Intelligence Allowed was used to attempt to censor opposition to the theory of evolution. A court rejected the case.[Citation Needed]
This song is also the official anthem of the liberal group Amnesty International.
Paul McCartney said, "It's got to be one of John's best songs." Elton John also praised it, along with U2 founder Bono.
In March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic caused people to remain at home, actress Gal Gadot, famous for her role in Wonder Woman, came out with a video rendition of the song. Other celebrities included Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Labrinth, James Marsden, Sarah Silverman, Eddie Benjamin, and Jimmy Fallon. It received mixed to negative feedback. Many cited the move as celebrities trying to get attention and making light of a situation where while they were relatively comfortable, the majority of people would basically have no income for a then, undetermined time.
Links
- Paul McCartney talking about Imagine - YouTube clip (1:51)