On Oct. 11, 1971, John Lennon released "Imagine," which would go on to become one of the most performed songs of the 20th century. The single rose to the top of the Billboard 100 in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and has continued to earn accolades since.


Forty-two years later, there are no shortage of amazing covers of Lennon's classic. Everyone from David Bowie to Magdalen Fossum, an inspiring 12-year-old, has found meaning in the words that Lennon wrote so many years ago. To commemorate him and the song's powerful message, here are 10 incredible covers of "Imagine."


The Original


Lady Gaga


Madonna


Eva Cassidy


Pink


David Bowie


Stevie Wonder


Etta James


Neil Young


Emeli Sande


Queen




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  • John Lennon, "Imagine Peace"




  • John Lennon, "Power To The People II"




  • John Lennon, "Peace Brother"




  • John Lennon, "The Land of Milk and Honey"




  • John Lennon, "On Cloud 9"




  • John Lennon, "Dream Power"




  • John Lennon, "Starting Over"




  • John Lennon, "Camel Dances"




  • John Lennon, "Crabs Crabbing"




  • John Lennon, "Fish Winking"




  • John Lennon, "Small Pig, Happy Pig"