The album hit No. 1 for eight of its 42 weeks on the chart. “Nowhere Man” was a hit and it provides insight into John’s life before he met Yoko.

This is why “Nowhere Man” is a disappointment. It’s not really a bad song, the words aren‘t absolutely distasteful, but it’s not the least bit new or exciting.

How ‘Nowhere Man’ performed on the pop charts “Nowhere Man” was a modest hit for The Beatles. It climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for nine weeks.