Iconic Albums - John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Milk & Honey

Milk and Honey is more than a posthumous release - it's the final chapter in one of music's most intimate love stories. In this deeply moving entry in the Iconic Albums series, Richard Ward explores how John Lennon and Yoko Ono transformed grief, love, and renewal into one of the most profoundly human records in rock history.

Written in the wake of Lennon's tragic passing and completed by Yoko Ono, Milk and Honey captures two voices in eternal dialogue - his, full of humor and vitality; hers, filled with grace and quiet strength. Together, they bridge the space between life and afterlife, proving that love and art can endure beyond time itself.

This book dives deep into every element of the album: the final sessions at the Hit Factory, the haunting simplicity of "Grow Old with Me," the resilience behind "You're the One," and the emotional courage required to finish a record born in both joy and loss. It is a story of sound, spirit, and survival - the final message from one of music's most visionary couples.

Perfect for fans of The Beatles, Lennon, or Yoko Ono's avant-garde artistry, this volume brings new perspective to an album that continues to comfort, inspire, and connect listeners across generations.

Discover the eternal conversation between John and Yoko - and why Milk and Honey remains one of the most poignant and human albums ever recorded.