Why Imagine is NOT John Lennons best song

 Please compare and contrast Azerbaijan's human rights record  with John Lennon's Imagine lyrics.  So how did Lady Gaga get the sweet gig of singing Imagine in a huge stadium?It is a nice rendition indeed.  As idealist songs go Imagine is very popular, and it should be. Imagine has a soothing chord progression with lyrics which brilliantly illustrate an ideal world without war, poverty, greed or hunger. I can't type about it without it playing in my head. I love it.
   The problem with Imagine is that it has become another song that can be used by the media elite to distract and pacify people. While we sing along to lady Gaga performing Imagine, the corrupt government of Azerbaijan gains legitimacy and status, hosting an impressive sporting event. Is there anything oil money can not do?
     Less likely to be sang in a stadium is Lennon's Freeda People . That could lead to decreased  flag waving and increased dissent. It could point out that a government is killing people, like when Lennon wrote this and the US was bombing Vietnam and Cambodia.

     Taken away from the song writers, music has a power that can be shifted.  When Bob Theile wrote what a wonderful world and it was recorded by Louis Armstrong it was a straightforward love song to humanity. One of the most elegantly simple, sweet songs, becomes profoundly moving,  Juxtaposed by Micheal Moore against the early years of the George W presidency and the war in Iraq it becomes a sickening shock when played by the Ramones.  However, the medley of What a Wonderful and Over the Rainbow as played and sung by IZ is an invincible love song. Used in numerous movies, it will always go straight to your heart. But did you know IZ also wanted freedom for his people?  Iz was a propud supporter of the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement.
   So what is my favorite Lennon song?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Kh-IMKDqM And perhaps if we have new eyes from love we will be clearer about what we see around us.