This article will address the issue of How? (song), which has become increasingly relevant today. Since its emergence, How? (song) has aroused great interest in various sectors, generating debates and controversies around its social, economic and cultural impact. In this sense, it is essential to analyze in depth the different aspects related to How? (song), as well as its implications at a global level. Likewise, it will seek to offer a comprehensive and objective vision of this topic, providing key information that allows the reader to understand its importance and scope today.
"How?" is a song from John Lennon's second soloalbumImagine, released in 1971. Lennon recorded "How?" on 25 May 1971 at Ascot Sound Studios, during the sessions for his Imagine album. String overdubs took place on 4 July 1971 at the Record Plant, in New York City.
Far Out critic Tim Coffman rated it as Lennon's 7th greatest deep cut, saying "Following none of the conventional structures of a pop tune, features Lennon leaving questions unanswered to his audience, wondering if he will ever be able to properly love again if he doesn’t understand the concept of love itself." Coffman notes that "the song’s ending provides an optimistic solution to his problems."
Ozzy Osbourne released a cover of this song in support of Amnesty International during the same week John Lennon would have become 70. He recorded a music video on the streets of New York to promote the single. Osbourne has previously stated that Lennon's song "Imagine" (from the same album as "How?") was an inspiration for Osbourne's own song "Dreamer".
The song was covered by American singer/songwriter Amy LaVere on her 2014 record Runaway's Diary.
Notes
^Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne has recorded a cover version of John Lennon's "How?" to benefit Amnesty International. The track is being released on October 5 via iTunes.
References
^Madinger, Chip; Raile, Scott (2015). LENNONOLOGY Strange Days Indeed - A Scrapbook Of Madness. Chesterfield, MO: Open Your Books, LLC. pp. 239, 247. ISBN978-1-63110-175-5.