"Give Peace a Chance" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and performed by the Plastic Ono Band. Released in 1969, the song became an iconic anthem for the anti-Vietnam War and counterculture movements. Recorded during Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous "Bed-In for Peace" protest in Montreal, it was the first single released by Lennon as a solo artist. The simple yet powerful chorus, featuring participation from friends and celebrities, embodied the universal plea for peace and resonated globally, solidifying its place in protest music history.