She was singing this song in loving memory of Matthew Sheppard, a young HUMAN BEING that was brutally murdered just for being gay. Please, quit the ''How she dares performance this song?'' bullshit, cause this song is so much bigger and meaningful than just ''that awesome John Lennon song''. This song is the 8th Wonder of The World, it's public property, just like John said in the song ''Imagine no possessions'', so please stop trying to make this song about John, when it's not, neither is about Gaga. This song is about love, Matthew Sheppard, and many other victims of the hate and cruelty that the world is facing for a long time now. Thank you.
+X Moore No he was murdered taken out into a field and beaten so badly he died in the hospital 2 days later. He died october 12th 1998. Even though I never knew him and I was just a child I will forever remember what that day means.
You have my full respect. Your truth that you typed touched my heart because of how pure and true it was. Im not even kidding. Thank you for that, man.
This literally made me cry. Lady Gaga is my favorite music artist and "Imagine" just happens to be one of my favorite songs of all time. She sang it beautifully and I love her so much, so much, oh, so much.
She is so amazing. I pulled off 'Edge of Glory' at a karaoke night, once, and it felt beautiful. I taught the infant daughter of some of my dearest friends (the girl's name is Athena) to dance to that song before she was even a year old. That little girl still smiles and runs up to me whenever she sees me, and I think Gaga deserves some of the credit for that.
People hating Gaga's cover, but the song talks about peace, love, a world with not hate, freedom and beautiful things. Poor John he would be sad reading these people's comments.
***** - Glad to see that the song has really spoken to your soul and has made you so peaceful. That was sarcasm, in case it was lost on you. This is why the world has no peace. Someone can't even have a differing opinion without people like you getting all militant.
People can't appreciate anything. I'm a huge Lennon/Beatles fan and I love seeing covers. Especially by someone as huge as Gaga. She rocks and it was a lovely sentiment.
you can say whatever you want about her, but every single time i wasnt stong enough, she was. I'll never get to meet her but i feel like i know her. shes not a superstar shes my friend.
I've been saying that I feel as Gaga is not my idol but my friend like I feel like I know her but don't, that's how you know she is close with her fans
that's right, i know people may argue that it's just a parasocial relationship, but it's strange, it's like i feel like i've known her forever or from a past life, she's just so close to my heart, no other pop artist or celebrity causes that in me.
Imagine there's no haters hating everyone who sings this song in a way other than their own notion of perfection. Imagine there's not self appointed critics. Imagine people listen to the message more than how it is delivered. Imagine what John would say.
Was she playing on Lennon's piano no less, or was it a replica? I know she's friends with Yoko Ono, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the real deal. Either way, I'm sure John would've been honored to have such a talented musician and icon play his song on his piano. :)
no she wasn't. but she have played his piano though. Sean Lennon twitpic'd it and caused a minor uproar. pretty sad how people who adore Lennon are able to give that much hate.
chaiburana I was aware that Yoko let her play John's piano. It was this knowledge that led me to believe the piano in the video was his. I think she purposefully selected one of this make and color to resemble his.
GengarLyrics I prefer her acoustic piano performs to her electronic dance-pop tracks. Both are good, but her live, raw, lounge-singer-esque performances are clearly superior. She certainly has my respect as one of the world's best performers and musicians.
It's so crazy now to watch her perform this song in 2009 and then see her perform it again today in 2015. Wow her voice has evolved so much and she has become an outstanding performer. If your really going to comment that she can't sing go watch a recent performance like her at the Oscars this year and you'll see she can outsing any of today's lip syncing pop stars
This is my favorite Lady Gaga performance. Gives me chills every time I watch it. It’s always been my favorite song but she gave it new life with new meaning. Love her so much. ♥️♥️♥️
each piano has its uniqueness my piano(harvard and son) is good when pedaling some pianos have better natural sounds. of course the pianist improves it further. sorry about lennon i was in a psychopathic condition but now i have recovered.
''People of the nation, are you listening ? It isn't equal if it sometimes, I wanna real democracy. Imagine all of the people, could love EQUALLY '' 2:22 6-Jun-2015 has no more imagine, it's finally come true
Lady Gaga brings this song to life after so many years after John Lennon's death. I'm sure he's smiling down and very happy that she's carrying on his message of love and enlightenment! 💟💟💟
John Lennon tried to get a very important message across with his music and songs. I think he would have been proud that she used this song to do the same. BRAVO Lady Gaga!!!
This is uncommonly beautiful!!!!! Lady Gaga should be an inspiration to everyone as much as she is an inspiration to me. She is not just a complete artist but also a woman capable of tremendous kindness and gifted with great wisdom. There are not many others public figures who fight for human rights as much as she does. THANK YOU GAGA
There really isn't anyone better than Lady Gaga to carry on John Lennon's dream with this song. Especially for the equality she fights for every day. You're an inspirational human being Gaga. I can understand why people view you as a goddess. Thank you for everything.
Gaga is really a very, very talented young woman who cares especially for Youth...this is her whole agenda...how wonderful someone actually cares for the youth of today and her music, lyrics, statements are to specially reach youth of a large yet individual status. Grew up in 60's with music that tried to speak to youth, as well. She is the real deal...and for the religious concerns expressed, I've heard her say she prays to Jesus Christ in addition, but respects any religious belief system as well as those who have been hurt by religious. I wish her many blessings.
I appreciate her singing the song. John Lennon wrote the lyrics and we should be glad that contemporary artist find them still interesting. We should encourage that, it ensures the beatiful music never dies.
10k dislikes? You gotta be crazy. This was a great performance, you can't really say it sucks only because lady gaga is singing and you hate her. And I guess 10k people didn't really understand what that song means and the message gaga tries to spread. Really, THINK before judging. Speechless.
I do fucking know that. But the fact that she didn't write the song doesn't mean she can't share lennon's message now that he unfortunately can't spread it anymore. Your point doesn't make sense. So according to you someone who cares about a certain message and try to spread it, as she did covering this wonderful song, is an attention whore? Judging her because of her eccentricity and her appearance is only for narrow minded people. I'm not saying that she's a legend like lennon, but I think she's trying to do her best to spread a message of peace and your comment doesn't get on with lennon's ideas. And yoko ono is gaga's friend and I am sure she was very glad of that, and so would john.
So touching ... her style performing, her voice make us think about many thing in our life ... the world, the peace, the happiness, ... She succeedd in sending us the message of the best song ever. Love her so much !!!!
This woman has been so underrated for so long. Here's hoping "A Star is Born" brings her all the acknowledgement & accolades she so truly deserves.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
The depth of that piano and the emotion in her voice... I've watched this video several times and every time goose bumps, every time. Thank you for the share and thank you Lady Gaga, a true Artist
10 748 fans of Madonna watched this video. When they saw the interpretation of Gaga which was so better than the version of their idol, they precipitated by jalousy, to put a red thumbs... Poor fanbase ! Haters, you'll never destroy the talent that Gaga has ;)
so everybody who didn't like this cover is automaticly a hater? That's a childish way of thinking, isn't it? You do realize that with the way you talk about the disslikers, you are the hater? :-) More important, by hating you'r totaly missing the point of this song. Maybe your love for Gaga is clouding your mind a bit?
I wrote this because I've seen in many comments from fans of other artists, who Interpreted this song, criticized the interpretation of Lady Gaga. It was mostly Madonna's fans. There's nothing wrong and no, I'm not a hater :)
QueenFanPiper62 I'm an atheist also, but Jehovahs Witness - Although a faulty religion - isn't such a bad one. It promotes the thing most religions do, like no Lying, stealing, cheating etc. Although I'm not JW, they're not bad people.
TheBlueberrychips I know their rules. No witchcraft. No celebrations. Nothing like that. And I don't agree with anything they say. But if people want to believe and agree with those rules then let them. But as soon as they start forcing it onto people then I have a problem. But as far as I'm concerned the PEOPLE aren't bad... I'm an atheist so I agree mostly with what you said lol
***** That's what I'm saying. JW is a faulty religion. But judging the people that choose to agree with the person who changed the rules is kinda ignorant.
the dislikes came during the time Gaga was new and making noises due to controversies after controversies, but if you actually watch the video you will understand why she's such a talent!!
Que terrible ver sus comentarios diciendo que arruino la canción, se nota que varias personas solo se dejan llevar por como vive la persona, no aprecian y son necios, Lady Gaga respeto esta gran canción y ha respetado al gran artista que la creo, no veo el por que empezar a decir tonterías, IMAGINENSE un mundo sin sus comentarios pesimistas y negativos (superficiales)...
She added her own twist to the song and her voice is powerful and raw! I loved all the emotion she put into it and she is also a talented pianist. Beautiful!
No entiendo los deslikes, ella la canta a su manera,y no desafina en ningún momento, qué hay de malo en hacer un homenaje a su manera de una de las mejores canciones de la historia musical? Para mi es una actuación perfecta.
If there was one person to do this, well than it should be her. She colours right into the soul of the song, as expected. Maybe, alot of people might find her a little disrespectful towards John, but I couldn't agree less. She is absolutely cut for this one. Respect for her doing this live.
People sing this song in karaoke parties and open mic nights but when Gaga (who can actually do it justice singing it) does a cover of it, everyone gets mad... -.-
The amount of people who evidently don't appreciate this really upsets me. If you're disliking this video because you don't like what Gaga is saying, or think that she can't do it justice because of the heavy content of the song, you clearly don't understand the meaning of it.
Starman Gaga can't sing? lol u must live in a cave to have not seen the oscar last year. And let's be honest, you say that someone can't sing being a bowie's fan? c'mon bro
Me encanta su voz, su estilo, su personalidad, ella vive la musica, realmente es magnifica como la interpreta, me ha sosprendido, realmente es hasta ahorita la unica cantante que ha interpretado de la mejor forma con un estilo muy elegante la cancion de Imagine de John Lennon.
Why the dislikes? I agree, no one can do better than John, but she is paying tribute to him. After all he is one of her major influences. She is singing live, playing the piano and spreading a message, yet she is still hated? This girl cannot catch a break.
Everybody posting hateful comments towards Gaga or Lennon on here is destroying the cornerstone message of this song. Both artists want peace and for everybody to love one another. I'm so disappointed people cant see past a face, voice, makeup, or glasses.
She sounds amazing I think it's better than the original, this proves she can atulary sing and not like some other singers who use so much auto tune that you can't recognise there voice
Because, despite worshipping old icons, they didn't understand the message of any of their songs, this one in particular, and continue to spread hate all around
If there is one thing I do NOT get, it's all the hate in this video's comments. She sings this song well, she obviously has huge amounts of respect for the original, she's not just trying to profit of John Lennon's legacy (this performance happened during the time she was really invested in repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell), the changes that have been made to the song were pretty minor (a few lines to connect the song to her cause and adapting the song to her usual more dramatic style towards the end) and it all served a good cause.
And honestly, in what universe would Lennon be mad at people covering his song about universal love, acceptance and tearing down walls that separate people from each other? Could he even fucking disapprove of this without demonstrating incredible hypocrisy?
Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky Imagine all the people Livin' for today Ah Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too Imagine all the people Livin' life in peace You You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world You You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one
WOW. I'm not even going to address Lady Gaga here but rather some of the very dark and violent comments regarding her. I'm no fan, but geeze people, keep some perspective. Would you walk into an art gallery and because you don't like a particular style of art call the artist a "whore, cunt, bitch????" WTF is WRONG with some of you people....seriously...I mean it. What the f*** happened in your life that caused you to become such a hateful person?? If you mom or dad saw this post would you be proud?? Save the passion and energy for something like, I don't know, genocide or world hunger. Swear to God....message boards have only made me see just how many truly angry, immature and deeply disturbed people roam this earth. smh.
probably not her best performance in showcasing her voice quality but hey guys,she is a true versatile artist!She even sounds so classic in this song!Great job lady gaga!
Honestly, I like this version. Even though I'm a little monster since I was 10, I don't like her "dance"/"pop" music-- it doesn't sound special and unique. I like when she sings like this: it's only her voice, with a piano, singing a beautiful ballad and killing it on stage. That's when I feel she is unique and talented.
Lennon was an atheist as is written on his wiki page. Lennon continued to reject religious teaching and organised religions. His solo single, "Imagine", has been described as an "atheist anthem". He sings about his beliefs in the song "God", in which he states, "I don't believe in" magic, I Ching, the Bible, tarot, Jesus, Buddha, mantra, Gita and yoga. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_views_of_the_Beatles
I am totally in love with her rendition of this song & she is amazing plus I believe that John Lennon would have blessed her for recording his song. She will always reign supreme as THE pop goddess. Love you Miss Gaga!
To those who think noone should sing Imagine anywmore, because Lennon is dead. Lennon will be alive as long as his song will be performed by living and popular singer. And Imagine and Give Peace A Chance is what should every singer perform at least once ...Also I think that Buffy Saint-Marie would be happy if some one would sing hers "Universal Soldier"
I loved this. John Lennon's spirit with a hint of Gaga style. Did you guys notice how she sang the bridge of the song like if was Speechless' bridge on 3:32 ? Very well suited.
You so called "Beatles fans" are such hypocrites. This song is about spreading love and peace not generating hate as you are currently doing. If you have any respect for Lennon at all you would carry out this message instead of insulting Gaga who is trying to keep Lennon's legacy alive. She did an absolutely fantastic cover of this.
I really don't think it matters what this woman sings or plays, she's just such an incredible performer who gives it her all; whatever it is... She gets into every piece she does and, people who are fortunate enough to be there and witness it first hand all feel connected... She's pretty amazing...
I wonder why you guys are hating this version of Imagine this bad. I'm not a little monster, but I like her and I think John Lennon would be proud of Gaga's version, given that both artists criticized the system as a whole. Independent of the changes from this version, I liked it, and it could be much, much worse.