Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits
John Lennon · 2002
123 min · 35 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · psychedelic rock
John Lennon’s greatest hits resonate with emotional depth and a blend of rock, pop, and poignant social commentary.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends emotional depth in short bursts dynamic waves of familiar hits
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits' comes during a period when Lennon’s legacy was being revisited after his tragic death in 1980. This collection serves as both a celebration and a reminder of his profound influence as a solo artist and former Beatle, encapsulating pivotal moments of his career.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, psychedelic rock
Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits is an album by John Lennon, released in 2002. John Lennon’s greatest hits resonate with emotional depth and a blend of rock, pop, and poignant social commentary. The album reached the top ten on several international charts and was notable for bringing Lennon's solo work back into public consciousness. Its release coincided with renewed interest in his music due to the ongoing relevance of his peace activism, particularly in post-9/11 America. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits sound like?
John Lennon’s greatest hits resonate with emotional depth and a blend of rock, pop, and poignant social commentary. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock.
What makes Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits by John Lennon notable?
The album reached the top ten on several international charts and was notable for bringing Lennon's solo work back into public consciousness. Its release coincided with renewed interest in his music due to the ongoing relevance of his peace activism, particularly in post-9/11 America. Released in 2002, 'Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits' comes during a period when Lennon’s legacy was being revisited after his tragic death in 1980. This collection serves as both a celebration and a reminder of his profound influence as a solo artist and former Beatle, encapsulating pivotal moments of his career.
Who is Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits for?
Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits works well if you're into nostalgic sing-alongs with friends, emotional depth in short bursts and dynamic waves of familiar hits.
How many songs are on Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits?
Instant Karma: All-Time Greatest Hits has 35 tracks, running approximately 123 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Instant Karma 3:20
- 2 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Standout 3:34
- 3 Jealous Guy 4:15
- 4 Mind Games 4:12
- 5 Whatever Gets You Thru the Night 3:19
- 6 #9 Dream 4:48
- 7 Stand by Me 3:26
- 8 (Just Like) Starting Over 3:56
- 9 Woman 3:26
- 10 Watching the Wheels 3:32
- 11 Nobody Told Me 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 Ain’t That a Shame 2:31
- 2 Angel Baby 3:44
- 3 Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula 2:38
- 4 Blue Suede Shoes (live) 2:29
- 5 Dizzy Miss Lizzy (live) 3:09
- 6 Medley: Rip It Up / Ready Teddy 1:34
- 7 Peggy Sue 2:05
- 8 You Can’t Catch Me 4:53
- 9 Slippin’ and Slidin’ 2:17
- 10 Do You Want to Dance 2:54
- 11 Sweet Little Sixteen 3:01
- 12 Just Because 4:25
Disc 3
- 1 Well (Baby Please Don’t Go) 4:30
- 2 New York City 3:38
- 3 It’s So Hard 3:18
- 4 Woman Is the Nigger of the World 5:30
- 5 Well Well Well 3:51
- 6 Instant Karma (We All Shine On) Standout 3:40
- 7 Mother 4:59
- 8 Come Together 4:20
- 9 Imagine Standout 3:17
- 10 Cold Turkey 5:29
- 11 Hound Dog 3:09
- 12 Give Peace a Chance 1:01
Release Date
February 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
123 min 46 sec
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