If anyone knew how to write songs destined to be covered again and again, it was the members of The Beatles. John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” inspired several renditions, including one by ...

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon is one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time. It came out of a cultural context that a lot of younger people probably don’t know. During an interview ...

Jazmin Kylene is a Miami-bred writer and editor with a decade-long career that spans all editorial genres, though she has a particular passion for music journalism. Upon graduating Florida Atlantic ...

It's been a holiday staple in British homes since Christmas 1971 - yet many listeners remain clueless about what John Lennon whispers at the opening of his legendary festive track. Happy Xmas (War Is ...

Dyah (pronounced Dee-yah) is a Senior Author at Collider, responsible for both writing and transcription duties. She joined the website in 2022 as a Resource Writer before stepping into her current ...

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It has been playing on repeat in UK households since Christmas 1971 - but some people still have no idea what John Lennon Happy Xmas (War Is Over) was released as a single by the Plastic Ono Band with ...