Rebelliousness and prayer: the dual nature of the voice that Lennon left behind.
This single contains two songs that are symbolic of John Lennon. Ideals and anger, peace and class struggle resonate quietly and powerfully together.
The A-side, "Imagine," is a ballad that has been loved around the world as a symbol of peace since its release in 1971. Meanwhile, the B-side, "Working Class Hero," has a darker and more direct message, sharply projecting Lennon's social consciousness. This 1975 single juxtaposes the two poles of his message - the dreamy poet and the sharp critic - in a way that symbolizes the range of his message. It can be said to be an important record that condenses his trajectory in the post-Beatles era.
