John Lennon’s son Julian sings ‘Imagine’ for ‘the first time ever’ in support of refugees from Ukraine (Page 2 ) | September 15, 2024

But due to the ongoing war in Ukraine the 59-year-old felt compelled to publicly perform the song as part of the 2022 Global Citizen’s Stand Up for Ukraine fundraiser.

Julian’s rendition was simple, yet just as powerful as his father’s song, which was released in 1971.

Julian wrote that the “unimaginable tragedy” in Ukraine prompted him to “respond in the most significant way I could.”