an advertising campaign, after a public outcry the previous year had forced her to withdraw permission for the use of the Beatles' "Revolution". Instant Karma Records was named after the song, and the Flaming Lips recorded their track "I Don't Understand Karma" in 2009 as a reply to "Instant Karma!" Personnel According to Harry Castleman and Walter J. Podrazik, except where noted: John Lennon – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, backing vocals George Harrison – electric guitar, piano, backing vocals Klaus Voormann – bass guitar, electric piano, backing vocals Alan White – drums, piano, backing vocals Billy Preston – Hammond organ, backing vocals Yoko Ono – backing vocals Mal Evans – chimes, handclaps, backing vocals uncredited – tambourine Allen Klein and revellers from London's Hatchett Club – backing vocals Charts and certifications Weekly charts Year-end charts Notes References Sources 1970 songs 1970 singles John Lennon songs Apple Records singles Song recordings produced by Phil Spector Songs written by John Lennon Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements Plastic Ono Band songs