Lennon Legend: The Very Best Of John Lennon

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
John Lennon's solo work has been anthologized so many times that it's hard to believe there wasn't a definitive compilation before this one. And, depending on your particular take, you might not find Lennon Legend quite hitting the mark. However, since it does contain the brilliantly scathing "Working Class Hero," doesn't ignore the woefully underrated Rock 'n' Roll album, and catches the hopeful renewal that came toward the end of his foreshortened life, it's probably about as close as anyone's going to come. His great songs shine, meditations like "Imagine" and his rockers had form and content, as in "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." He was an icon, and this does him justice. --Chris Nickson --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Description
1997 collection on Capitol featuring 20 of his best for thelabel, all digitally remastered. Includes 'Imagine','Instant Karma!', 'Mother' (Single Edit), 'Jealous Guy','(Just Like) Starting Over', 'Woman', 'Give Peace A Chance',etc. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Imagine
Instant Karma!
Mother (Single Edit)
Jealous Guy
Power To The People
Cold Turkey
Love
Mind Games
Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
No. 9 Dream
Stand By Me
(Just Like) Starting Over
Woman
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
Watching The Wheels
Nobody Told Me
Borrowed Time
Working Class Hero
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Give Peace A Chance

Amazon.com

John Lennon's solo work has been anthologized so many times that it's hard to believe there wasn't a definitive compilation before this one. And, depending on your particular take, you might not find Lennon Legend quite hitting the mark. However, since it does contain the brilliantly scathing "Working Class Hero," doesn't ignore the woefully underrated Rock 'n' Roll album, and catches the hopeful renewal that came toward the end of his foreshortened life, it's probably about as close as anyone's going to come. His great songs shine, meditations like "Imagine" and his rockers had form and content, as in "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." He was an icon, and this does him justice. --Chris Nickson

Amazon.co.uk

Imagine a place where the personal, political, and emotional elements of John Lennon's music converge together seamlessly in one cohesive production. An assortment of his finest solo work, Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon is of great interest to anyone who's ever been a fan of the Beatles, the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono, or simply the genius himself. Ranging from a rendition of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" to the sounds of the Plastic Ono Band and the Harlem Community Choir on "Happy Xmas" and the classic anti-war anthem "Give Peace A Chance", the recordings assembled here stand as a testament to one of rock's most complex and influential musical talents. If you believe that Lennon's greatest period of creativity came to an end with the Beatles, you owe yourself a listen to this album.

John Lennon Photos

More from John Lennon

Imagine
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
The U.S. vs. John Lennon

Mind Games
Working Class Hero
Walls and Bridges

Album Description

1997 collection on Capitol featuring 20 of his best for thelabel, all digitally remastered. Includes 'Imagine','Instant Karma!', 'Mother' (Single Edit), 'Jealous Guy','(Just Like) Starting Over', 'Woman', 'Give Peace A Chance',etc.

Customer Reviews:

Breathtakingly Beautiful!.......2007-07-10

This album emcompasses the beauty that is my son John! I love you sweetheart!

Mom

Lots of great songs,.......2007-07-03

and two or three that are not. This is the most complete collection of Lennon's solo work I've heard. Lennon reminds me of the old poem about the little girl with the curl in the middle of her head. When he was good, he was very, very, good ("Imagine"), when he was bad, he was horrid (the primal scream stuff he did with Yoko, which fortunately isn't included here).

just about all of his greatest hits........2007-04-11

what can I say, this cd has most if not all of his greatest hits after the beatles broke up

Missing.......2007-03-29

"Happy Xmas War Is Over" and "Cold Turkey" could easily have been left off this compilation in order to make room for one of Lennon's most haunting and beautiful melodies, "Old Dirt Road," which was penned by Lennon and Harry Nilson during their partying days in LA. Too bad.

Great Collection.......2007-03-17

This is a great collection of some of John Lennon's best songs.
I love it!

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

Average customer rating:

Perfect

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon
John Lennon
Manufacturer: EMI/Parlophone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000DGDNC
Release Date: 2003-10-27

Tracks:

Imagine - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Instant Karma! - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Mother [Single Edit] - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Jealous Guy - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Power to the People - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Cold Turkey - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Love - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Mind Games - John Lennon
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night - John Lennon
#9 Dream - John Lennon
Stand by Me - John Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
Woman - John Lennon
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon
Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
Nobody Told Me - John Lennon
Borrowed Time - John Lennon
Working Class Hero - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Harlem Community Choir, John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band

Album Description

Subtitled - The Very Best of John Lennon. UK reissue of 1997 compilation featuring a limited edition slipcase with updated colorized artwork for 2003. 20 tracks. EMI.

Album Details

UK Reissue featuring a Limited Slipcase with 2003 Updated Colourized Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect.......2007-02-20

LENNON LEGEND is a perfect greatest hits collection. Twenty tracks of John Lennon's solo career are presented, and there's not a bad one in the bunch. A twenty page booklet has some great B&W repros of John photos. This album simply is "The Very Best Of John Lennon." Highest recommendation.

TOTAL PLAYING TIME -- 77:29

Average customer rating:

Lennon Legend Very Best of J.L
John Lennon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000564X1

Average customer rating:

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon
John Lennon
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000E3AOG
Release Date: 2003-11-03

Tracks:

Imagine - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Instant Karma! - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Mother [Single Edit] - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Jealous Guy - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Power to the People - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Cold Turkey - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Love - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Mind Games - John Lennon
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night - John Lennon
#9 Dream - John Lennon
Stand by Me - John Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
Woman - John Lennon
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon
Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
Nobody Told Me - John Lennon
Borrowed Time - John Lennon
Working Class Hero - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Harlem Community Choir, John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band

Average customer rating:

Lennon Legend-Very Best of

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00061QVYC
Release Date: 2004-11-23

Album Description

Japanese pressing of 1997 collection on Capitol featuring 20 of his best for the label, all digitally remastered. Includes 'Imagine','Instant Karma!', 'Mother' (Single Edit), 'Jealous Guy','(Just Like) Starting Over', 'Woman', 'Give Peace A Chance',etc. EMI.

Average customer rating:

Truly the Best of John Lennon

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon
John Lennon
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00000G6OT
Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

Imagine - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Instant Karma! - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Mother [Single Edit] - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Jealous Guy - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Power to the People - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Cold Turkey - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Love - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Mind Games - John Lennon
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night - John Lennon
#9 Dream - John Lennon
Stand by Me - John Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
Woman - John Lennon
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon
Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
Nobody Told Me - John Lennon
Borrowed Time - John Lennon
Working Class Hero - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Harlem Community Choir, John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono
Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band

Album Details

Japanese Version. Tracks Are the Same as the Us Version.

Customer Reviews:

Truly the Best of John Lennon.......2000-07-28

This CD takes you from John's solo years on Apple Records to the Double Fantasy era. Without a doubt, this is truly a greatest hits collection from one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. Once you listen to this CD, you will immediately see why John Lennon was the lyrical genius behind the Beatles.

As for the songs themselves; well, what can I say?. . . .You've heard them many times before. However, this CD gives you the chance to own all of John's greatest hits on one CD.

Another plus for this CD. . . it doesn't venture back to the days when John was a Beatle to add some of his Beatle compositions on this CD. No, you're not going to get Revolution, In My Life, Help, or any of John's other Beatle compositions. This CD is purely John Lennon; as a solo artist. Also, this CD gives you a perspective of John's life from the days the Beatles became legend to his Dakota years.

The sound quality of this CD is outstanding. John's voice and the instrumentation never sounded better.

This CD is definitely a plus to any audio collection.

Lennon Legend:Very Best of John Lenno
Average customer rating:
Lennon Legend:Very Best of John Lenno
John Lennon
Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000DZTR
Release Date: 1997-12-03