'' Double Fantasy '' is the fifth album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono , released in 1980 . It is also the seventh and final studio album released by Lennon during his lifetime . The album was initially poorly received . However , following Lennon 's murder three weeks after its release , it became a worldwide commercial success and went on to win the 1981 Album of the Year award at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards
Lennon 's murder
Murder of John Lennon
Double Fantasy