In “The 100 Greatest Songs of All Time: Create Your Ultimate Playlist,” author Carolyn McHugh ranks "Imagine" byJohn Lennon as the No. 1 greatest song of all time.
Originally released in 1971, “Imagine” was written by Lennon and wife Yoko Ono and produced by Ono alongside Phil Spector. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reached No. 6 in the U.K. before later returning to No. 1 in Britain following Lennon’s death in 1980.
Beyond chart performance, the song has become a global anthem, frequently performed at commemorative events and New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York City.
McHugh, a writer specializing in popular music and culture, has also authored books on artists ranging from Elvis Presley and Elton John to modern pop stars. She has additional titles on David Bowie andJames Taylor scheduled for release in 2026.
But in this ranking, it is Lennon’s 1971 classic that stands above them all.
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