“Julian Lennon once vowed to never perform his late father John Lennon’s song “Imagine,” but the war in Ukraine led him to make an exception to that promise.

“The 59-year-old singer sang a stunning rendition of the song as part of Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine, which is working to raise money for the embattled country amid Russia’s brutal war.

“Lennon was accompanied by Nuno Bettencourt on guitar as they performed in a dark room illuminated by dozens of candles.

“In the description of the video, Lennon penned a message where he explained why he made the decision to perform a song he had never planned to sing publicly.”

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