In October ’71, John Lennon recorded “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” a vigorous and engaging protest song calling for an end to the war in Vietnam, all the while wishing the world happy holidays. Joined by Yoko Ono, producer Phil Spector, the Harlem Community Choir, and musicians such as Nicky Hopkins and Jim Keltner, Lennon delivered singular holiday greetings. As with his “Instant Karma (We All Shine On),” Lennon inquires, makes some points and provides a melody (from a centuries-old English folk song) that in itself is cause for celebration.
War Is Over; What A Happy Christmas That Would Be
War Is Over; What A Happy Christmas That…
War Is Over; What A Happy Christmas That Would Be
In October ’71, John Lennon recorded “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” a vigorous and engaging protest song calling for an end to the war in Vietnam, all the while wishing the world happy holidays. Joined by Yoko Ono, producer Phil Spector, the Harlem Community Choir, and musicians such as Nicky Hopkins and Jim Keltner, Lennon delivered singular holiday greetings. As with his “Instant Karma (We All Shine On),” Lennon inquires, makes some points and provides a melody (from a centuries-old English folk song) that in itself is cause for celebration.