John Winston Lennon was born 72 years ago today. While his life was tragically cut short, he still made his way onto the Billboard charts a number of times – both as a Beatle and during his short solo career. Here are the Top Ten Songs of John Lennon:

10. Give Peace a Chance (John’s first solo hit, with live audience at Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel in summer 1969 before Beatles breakup)

 

9. Strawberry Fields Forever – Beatles (#8 in 1967)

 

8. Nowhere Man – Beatles (#3 in 1966)

 

7. Imagine – John Lennon (#3 in 1971)

 

6. Woman – John Lennon (#2 for 3 weeks in 1981)

 

5. Twist and Shout – Beatles (#2 for 4 weeks in 1964-with John on vocals)

 

4. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night – John Lennon (with Elton John) (#1 for 1 week in 1974)

 

3. Come Together – Beatles (#1 for 1 week in 1969)

 

2. Help – Beatles (#1 for 3 weeks in 1965 – tiltle of their second film)

 

1. (Just Like) Starting Over- John Lennon (#1 for 5 weeks)