John Lennon’s solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band opens with “Mother”, a five and a half minute track that ends with him screaming his vocals to shreds as he pleads for his parents to come back into his life. For the first song of what was his first album since leaving The Beatles, it is heavy to say the least. “Hold On” follows it to make the listener feel a bit happier about themselves for a short time with Lennon singing about how everything is going to be alright for him, his wife and the whole world.

Featuring only Lennon on tremolo-filtered guitar, Klaus Voormann on bass and Ringo Starr on drums, the song is a relaxing listen – perfect to chill out to on those warm sunny days when everything is in its right place. The laid-back vibes underpin the track’s message of optimism and reassurance. John randomly imitates the Cookie Monster from Sesame Street in it too.

These good feelings only lasts for less than two minutes. John doesn’t get much positive than this for the rest of the album. You have to enjoy it while it lasts.