Live in New York City (John Lennon album) at friend Geraldo Rivera's request. Rivera introduces Lennon and Ono at the beginning of the album, and he is referenced in Lennon's impromptu revised lyrics in the opening song, "New York City". The benefit concerts, billed as One to One, also featured other performers in addition to Lennon, including Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Melanie Safka and Sha-Na-Na, although their performances are not included on this album, nor on the simultaneous video release. "Live in New York City" captures Lennon's last full-length concert performance, coming right after the release of "Some Time in New York City". Backing Lennon and Ono were
Imagine (John Lennon album) Imagine (John Lennon album) Imagine is the second studio album by John Lennon after his departure from the Beatles. Recorded and released in 1971, the album's musical arrangements are more elaborate compared to the basic, small-group arrangements of his first album, the critically acclaimed "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". "Imagine" is the most popular of Lennon's solo albums and the title track is considered by many to be one of Lennon's finest songs. In 2012, the album was voted 80th on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". While in New York, former Beatles John Lennon