Behind The Song Lyrics: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon – American Songwriter
It’s not often that you get a mainstream holiday song that’s also an anti-war ballad but then again it’s not often you get an artist like John Lennon. And his holiday track, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” showcases the breadth of ability that is the former Beatle.
Released in 1971, the song is officially a single by the Plastic Ono Band, which was comprised of Lennon and wife Yoko Ono. It includes the Harlem Community Choir singing delightful harmonies and background.
The single was the seventh released Lennon song post Beatles. It peaked at No. 4 in the United Kingdom, where its release was delayed until November 1972. In 1980 when Lennon died (was murdered), the song peaked again at No. 2 on the U.K. Singles Chart. In a U.K. poll by ITV in December 2012, it was voted “The Nation’s Favorite Christmas Song.”
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