April 24, 2007
Great choice of song for tonight's theme of Life anthem. "Imagine" is widely considered as one of the greatest songs of all time.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said, "In many countries around the world — my wife and I have visited about 125 countries — you hear John Lennon's song 'Imagine' used almost equally with national anthems."
"The Top 6 looked every bit the part of the stars they'll surely become for a night of inspirational "life anthem" performances. Along with the viewers, the Idols themselves seemed moved as they performed songs that were about improving the world in some way". American Idol
Tomorrow, April 25, 2007, as part of his ongoing efforts to fight AIDS and poverty in Africa, U2's Bono
will participate in the IDOL GIVES BACK fundraising special airing Wednesday 8/7c on FOX. The two-night special begins tomorrow 8/7c.
The Irish singer will meet with the six American Idol finalists to talk about the work of ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History (www.one.org) and how the IDOL audience can help. The IDOL contestants also will perform "American Prayer," a song written by Bono and Dave Stewart about the AIDS emergency in Africa.
Bono joins an illustrious group of celebrity participants on the special, including Celine Dion
, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Earth, Wind & Fire, Il Divo, Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Josh Groban with the African Children’s Choir, Jack Black, Helen Mirren, Rascal Flatts, Quincy Jones, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox and many more.
View John Lennon's Live performance IMAGINE
