John Lennon had a knack for stand-alone Top 40 songs. As the following countdown shows, five of his 14 trips to Billboard’s main singles chart weren’t originally part of any original album. Included ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With a music catalog as extensive as John Lennon’s, it may be a matter of opinion to some fans which of his songs is most iconic.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a new music book released in December 2025, one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century has officially claimed the top ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Throughout his solo career, John Lennon released a number of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” returns as a holiday ...

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