Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

The late John Lennon's life and work are honored in this stirring collection of short films and music videos, some very familiar, with others--posthumously produced--likely to be new to many viewers. The set includes the classic "Imagine" clip, which begins with a haunting scene of John and Yoko walking through an early morning fog and concludes with Lennon's performance in an all-white room. More rare is a Top of the Pops live performance of "Instant Karma" and wonderful visuals accompanying "Mind Games," in which a solo Lennon clowns around in Central Park, thrilling passersby, playing with kids, and dancing. "Woman" is a montage of the last days and hours of Lennon's life, while "Watching the Wheels" is a compilation of home movie footage from the star's semi-reclusive Dakota years. Presented in DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo, the disc's extras include a live "Slippin' and Slidin'," and a startling bit of "Julia" absentmindedly picked on guitar. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)