John Lennon’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

I’ve already listed the 20 best post-Beatles songs by Paul McCartney and George Harrison, so now it’s John’s turn. I guess Ringo will be next.

20. “(Just Like) Starting Over” (Double Fantasy, 1980)

19. “Give Peace a Chance” (non-album single, 1971)

18. “Power to the People” (non-album single, 1971)

17. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” (non-album single, 1971)

16. “Oh My Love” (Imagine, 1971)

15. “Gimme Some Truth” (Imagine, 1971)

14. “God” (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970)

13. “I’m Losing You” (Double Fantasy, 1980)

12. “Working Class Hero” (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970)

11. “Love” (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970)

10. “Cold Turkey” (non-album single, 1969)

9. “Mother” (John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970)

8. “Watching the Wheels” (Double Fantasy, 1980)

7. “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night” (Walls and Bridges, 1974)

6. “#9 Dream” (Walls and Bridges, 1974)

5. “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (non-album single, 1969)

4. “Jealous Guy” (Imagine, 1971)

3. “Mind Games” (Mind Games, 1973)

2. “Woman” (Double Fantasy, 1980)

1. “Imagine” (Imagine, 1971)