Those brought up working class will forever have a mutual inheritance: an ingrained work ethic, a physical contribution to the growth of society, the power of community. With all of that comes the ...

Originally recorded by John Lennon in 1970, “Working Class Hero” was recorded by Marianne Faithfull nearly a decade later on her seventh album Broken English. In honor of Faithfull’s 1979 version, ...

It floats through Times Square on New Year’s Eve, plays during Olympic ceremonies, and fills the air at corporate galas meant to celebrate “unity.” Its melody is tender, its message is simple, and its ...

It's striking how "Imagine" became the John Lennon song the world remembers — and how much of his genuinely radical work has ...

John Lennon‘s “Working Class Hero” is a dour portrayal of working-class life. It doesn’t necessarily reflect John’s reality. During an interview, Paul McCartney discussed John’s “posh” upbringing.

Cat Power and Iggy Pop have shared their rendition of “Working Class Hero” for the new covers compilation The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull, which is out in full on December 8. Marianne ...

Ahmed Bouzid Everyone knows John Lennon’s “Imagine.” It floats through Times Square on New Year’s Eve, plays during Olympic ceremonies, and fills the air at corporate galas meant to celebrate “unity.” ...