Give Peace a Chance
Plastic Ono Band
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Written by: JOHN LENNON
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15 facts about this song
Release InfoThe song "Give Peace a Chance" was released in 1969 by John Lennon's band, the Plastic Ono Band.
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InspirationIt was composed during John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In for Peace protest in Montreal, Canada.
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LyricsThe lyrics of this song consist largely of phrases chanted by protestors during peace protests against the Vietnam War.
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Billboard RankThe song was well received and peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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RecordingMost parts of the song were recorded in a hotel room in Montreal, Canada.
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Solo DebutIt was the first single that John Lennon released as a solo artist after the breakup of the Beatles.
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Setupknown for its simplicity, the song features minimal percussion and vocals by a choir of protestors which was convened in Lennon's hotel room.
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SignificanceThis song became an anthem for the anti-war movement and is often sung at peace rallies and protests.
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Writing creditInitially credited solely to Lennon, in 1997 Yoko Ono was officially recognized as co-writer of "Give Peace a Chance."
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Live PerformancesDuring the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert, Lennon introduced his new band (the Plastic Ono Band) and performed "Give Peace a Chance" publicly for the first time.
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Album AppearanceThis song was included in the compilation album of John Lennon and Yoko Ono titled "Shaved Fish".
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DocumentaryA film documentary titled "Give Peace a Chance" was released in 1991 by Canadian filmmakers, which included the song and footage from Lennon and Ono's Bed-In.
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DurationThe full length of the original recording of the song was more than 4 minutes (4:52).
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "Give Peace a Chance" continues to be a major cultural reference in protest rallies for social justice and peace.
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InfluenceIt has influenced many artists across different genres over the years, including Elton John, Aerosmith, and Louis Armstrong, who have recorded covers of the song.
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