"Milk and Honey" is a posthumous album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1984 under the label Polydor in the United Kingdom and Geffen in the United States. The album holds historical significance as it comprises songs that were recorded during the last months of John Lennon's life (1980) in what were supposed to be sessions for their follow-up to "Double Fantasy," their previous album.
The creation of the album was marred by Lennon's untimely death on December 8, 1980. Post this tragic event, Ono took it upon herself to oversee and steward the remaining material; however, she decided to take a break due to the emotional strain. She resumed this mission in 1983 which led to the birth of "Milk and Honey."
The album comprises both Lennon's and Ono's compositions, alternating between the tracks by each. This decision gave the album a conversational style, building upon the couple's artistic relationship. It holds some of the iconic songs such as "Nobody Told Me," "I'm Stepping Out," and "Grow Old with Me."
"Milk and Honey" was met with positive reviews from the critics and was lauded for its emotional and raw appeal. It also gave listeners an intimate peek into the couple's life. Despite being an unfinished work, the album resonated with Lennon's Fandom, and it peaked at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart, and No. 11 in the US Billboard 200.
