Power To The People: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's NYC Era Box Set

Power To The People: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's NYC Era Box Set

Beatles and John Lennon enthusiasts will soon have the chance to enhance their collection with a newly restored music video. The video is from the song "Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and it will be part of the upcoming box set titled 'Power To The People', set to be released on October 10. This box set will delve into the NYC era and the political activism of John and Yoko, featuring unreleased demos, home recordings, live performances, and more.

The restored footage of "Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" is from their performance at the One To One event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This concert marked John Lennon's only full show post-The Beatles and the last performance by John and Yoko together before his tragic passing. The release of this new recording coincides with the 53rd anniversary of the One To One concert, paying tribute to the event.

Yoko Ono expressed the significance of the One To One concert in promoting peace and environmental causes, reflecting the beliefs of John and herself. The box set 'Power To The People' is curated by their son, Sean Ono Lennon, and his team, who have received five Grammy awards. This extensive box set includes 123 songs, with 90 previously unreleased tracks, showcasing the couple's most politically charged era.

The box set comprises nine CDs, three Blu-ray audio HD discs, a 204-page book, a newspaper poster, postcards, stickers, replica tickets, VIP backstage passes, and aftershow invitations. The release of this box set offers fans a comprehensive look into the musical and political journey of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, celebrating their legacy and activism through music and art.