In a surprise pre-recorded virtual performance, Keith Urban joined artists from around the world in singing John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s song, “Imagine,” near the end of opening ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday morning. The other artists included John Legend, Alejandro Sanz, Angélique Kidjo and the Suginami Junior Chorus in an arrangement by Hans Zimmer.

Soooooo excited to be a part of the #Tokyo2020 @Olympics Opening Ceremony !!!! Find out where to watch at https://t.co/wBTZFHRAQS. #StrongerTogether #Olympics pic.twitter.com/J8gxThOX8F

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) July 23, 2021

The song played while a huge Earth made of drones rotated above the Olympic stadium while athletes representing each country gathered below on the opening ceremony stage.

Emocionante escuchar a @AlejandroSanz, @johnlegend y @KeithUrban cantando "Imagine" de @johnlennon en el #OpeningCeremony 👏#Tokyo2020 #JuegosOlimpicos2021 #Tokio2020pic.twitter.com/fMujqSG9Hd

— Luis Eduardo Jacome (@LuisEduJacome) July 23, 2021