By the end of 1970, John had released 4 albums outside of The Beatles. Two Virgins, Life With The Lions and The Wedding Album were Avant Garde pieces which had more in common with Revolution 9 rather than Strawberry Fields Forever. While Live Peace in Toronto was a record of a live concert performed as the Plastic Ono Band.
Clearly Johns album output away form his band mates did not have the commercial appeal of Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, or Abbey Road. However, his solo singles fared much better on the charts. Give Peace A Chance, Cold Turkey and Instant Karma were all major hits.
Then just before 1970 came to a close. John gave his masterpiece. John Lennon Plastic Ono Band, was a stripped back John, baring his soul about family, relationships and The Beatles.
Imagine might be his most played song, but John Lennon Plastic Ono Band is the real john Lennon, laid bare.
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