Friday, October 11, 2013

Amazing Cover Songs To Celebrate John Lennon's 'Imagine' Turning 42

On Oct. 11, 1971, John Lennon released "Imagine," which would go on to become one of the most performed songs of the 20th century. The single rose to the top of the Billboard 100 in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and has continued to earn accolades since.



Forty-two years later, there are no shortage of amazing covers of Lennon's classic. Everyone from David Bowie to Magdalen Fossum, an inspiring 12-year-old, has found meaning in the words that Lennon wrote so many years ago. To commemorate him and the song's powerful message, here are 10 incredible covers of "Imagine."



The Original





Lady Gaga





Madonna





Eva Cassidy





Pink





David Bowie





Stevie Wonder





Etta James





Neil Young





Emeli Sande





Queen

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