Industry Apr 5, 2026

Lennon's "Best Song Ever": Ono's Influence Revealed

“A lot of it – the lyric and the concept – came from Yoko”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Lennon's "Best Song Ever": Ono's Influence Revealed

A song John Lennon once called "the best I've ever written" was heavily influenced by Yoko Ono, who contributed significantly to its lyrics and concept. The song's controversial themes, including anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, and anti-capitalistic sentiments, were accepted due to its palatable presentation. Originally reported by MusicRadar.