Happy Xmas by John Lennon
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Happy Christmas - (War is Over) John Lennon Christmas Song
The song was part of John Lennon's anti-war grass roots effort to spread the word of peace. The group you hear In the background of the song is the Harlem Community Choir.
Photo courtesy of mathrong. Many thanks.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
2010 Digital Remaster
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
here! Video Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
John Lennon
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any tears.
War is over."
-John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Download the mp3 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (2010 Digital Remaster)
.You can watch the video listed below, but you will have to click through to watch it on YouTube. I think it is worth viewing, and decided to keep it listed even though it can't be embedded.
Thank you.
A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now
- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Lennon Legend: The Very Best Of John Lennon
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Lennon Legend: The Very Best Of John Lennon
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Track Listings
1. Imagine
2. Instant Karma!
3. Mother (Single Edit)
4. Jealous Guy
5. Power To The People
6. Cold Turkey
7. Love
8. Mind Games
9. Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
10. No. 9 Dream
11. Stand By Me
12. (Just Like) Starting Over
13. Woman
14. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
15. Watching The Wheels
16. Nobody Told Me
17. Borrowed Time
18. Working Class Hero
19. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
20. Give Peace A Chance
Release Date: 02/24/1998
Story behind Happy Xmas
WAR IS OVER
The song was written as part of an anti-war campaign by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. In 1969, the two rented billboards in 11 cities. They posted the simple words, "WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It) Happy Christmas from John and Yoko."
In the beginning of the song, you can hear whispers. "Happy Christmas, Kyoko" and "Happy Christmas, Julian". John and Yoko are wishing their children a Happy Christmas. People have mistakenly thought that they were whispering greetings to each other.
The song was recorded October 1971 and released December 1971. It did reach number three position on the "Billboard Hot 100" charts.
Musicians on the original recording:
Vocals: John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Harlem Community Choir
Guitar and bass guitar: Hugh McCracken, Chris Osborn, Teddy Irwin, Stuart Scharf
Keyboards, chimes and glockenspiel: Nicky Hopkins
Drums and sleigh bells: Jim Keltner
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
Includes Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Happy Christmas (War Is Over) (En
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Single, Enhanced, Original recording remastered
1. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
2. Imagine
3. Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
And so this is Xmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Xmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
John Lennon - People for Peace
John Lennon Poster
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Poster
Rolling Stone no. 51, February 1970 (Photographic Print)
Lens Sighting Featured Lens
John Lennon Happy Xmas
Richard writes about his impressions of the Beatles and the four members of the infamous band and how he began to understand them more throughout the years.
Happy Xmas has been blessed by Squid Angels!
Protest Songs from the Vietnam War
Comments!
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sandyspider
Jan 4, 2011 @ 1:15 pm | delete
- I love this song. It is one that often I sing along with.
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MyMediaMagnet
Dec 23, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
- amazing lens
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gypsyman27
Dec 21, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- This is a great lens, John Lennon in his role as one of the Beatles, and as a solo star was inspirational. See you around the galaxy...
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javrsmith
Dec 16, 2010 @ 9:44 am | delete
- I have always loved this song. There was so much more that John could have done for peace if he had only had a chance. This lens has been blessed.
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GoPoochYourself
Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:57 am | delete
- I don't generally care for Christmas songs, but I love this one so much. Gives me chills.
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nightbear
Dec 9, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
- Carmen, very impressive lens. With a powerful message. I am glad you made it. It is important.
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kimmanleyort
Dec 9, 2010 @ 7:54 am | delete
- I enjoyed learning more about the history of this John Lennon song, War is Over. it's one of my favorites. Featured on The Lennon Wall in Prague.
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capriliz
Dec 9, 2010 @ 8:21 am | delete
- Thank you, Kim! If anyone is interested, you can view the lens here http://www.squidoo.com/lennon-wall.
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capriliz
Dec 9, 2010 @ 8:26 am | delete
- Here is the link: Lennon Wall in Prague
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Waxing-Lyrical Dec 8, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
- A song I listen to every year at this time. Truly a classic. Your lens has been featured at The Lens Sighting blog, please drop by and pick up your badge :)
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capriliz
Dec 9, 2010 @ 8:30 am | delete
- Thank you, Richard! I am quite honored that you featured Happy Xmas.
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BuckHawk
Nov 23, 2010 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- A great song and so deserving of becoming a classic! I had never seen the video with the children singing. It was marvelous. Thanks for including it. A great lens, too so I add another Angel Blessing!
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boutiqueshops Nov 22, 2010 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Oh another favorite of mine--it's in my collection! Thank you for making this!
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Nenkai
Nov 18, 2010 @ 1:44 pm | delete
- I love this one: I"m so glad you included it.
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Contents - Happy Xmas
- Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Video Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Lennon Legend: The Very Best Of John Lennon
- Story behind Happy Xmas
- Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
- John Lennon - People for Peace
- John Lennon and Yoko Ono Poster
- Lens Sighting Featured Lens
- Happy Xmas has been blessed by Squid Angels!
- Protest Songs from the Vietnam War
- Videos Happy Xmas by John Lennon
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