8 catalog entries, grouped by year.
John Lennon's musical career grew from the Quarrymen into the Beatles and a songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney. Alongside recording, he published the books In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, combining prose, poetry and drawings. His later work with Yoko Ono included the Plastic Ono Band and Give Peace a Chance. Solo material such as Imagine continued his engagement with personal expression and public ideas beyond the Beatles' collective identity.
John Lennon - Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Reported release: 1970Date needs verification
Source year-end #34This song was written, recorded, and released within a span of ten days, showcasing John Lennon's solo work.
View background statusThis iconic song promoting peace and unity became one of Lennon's most famous solo works.
View background statusLennon's insecurities in his relationship with Yoko Ono
View background statusA cover of Ben E. King's classic, recorded during Lennon's "lost weekend" period.
View background statusJohn Lennon's musical career grew from the Quarrymen into the Beatles and a songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney. Alongside recording, he published the books In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works,...
View background statusReleased posthumously, this song reflected on Lennon's years away from the music industry.
View background statusWritten as a tribute to his wife Yoko Ono and to women in general.
View background statusThis posthumously released track was inspired by Lennon's observations of the strange and unexpected aspects of life.
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.