John Lennon performs with Elton John at Madison Square Garden

John Lennon became an icon with The Beatles during the 1960s, and many artists yearned for the opportunity to collaborate with him. After The Beatles, Lennon typically worked solo, but there were a few times when he lent his talents to other artists to create excellent music. 

Here are 5 memorable collaborations between John Lennon and other artists

Elton John

John Lennon performs with Elton John at Madison Square Garden
Elton John and John | Lennon Steve Morley/Redferns

Elton John skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s. Lennon caught wind of the young U.K. singer, and the pair worked on a few songs together. The first was John’s cover of The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”. Lennon provided backing vocals and guitar under the pseudonym of Dr. Winston O’Boogie. 

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