Whatever Gets You Thru the Night

1974 single by John Lennon

"Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" is a 1974 song by John Lennon and was the lead single from his fifth studio album Walls and Bridges. It was the only number 1 in the United States in his lifetime and also went to number 2 in Canada, number 12 in Italy and number 15 in South Africa. It was covered by Elton John live in 1981.

"Whatever Gets You thru the Night"
Single by John Lennon
from the album Walls and Bridges
B-side"Beef Jerky"
Released23 September 1974 (US)
4 October 1974 (UK)
RecordedJune–July 1974
Length3:27
LabelApple
Songwriter(s)John Lennon
Producer(s)John Lennon
Walls and Bridges track listing
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Music video
"Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" at YouTube