John Lennon’s message of peace at Christmas

He was the first former Beatle to release a Christmas single after the band broke up, and he found a way to make a Christmas song carry a message of peace and unity without being overly saccharine. But then again, he was John Lennon. Get into the story of how his and Yoko Ono’s 1971 single “Happy XMas (War Is Over)” arrived just in time for Christmas in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast.
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[@robertrichardson5285]

If John saw what was happening in the world today, he would be sad. Very very sad.

[@mrparlanejxtra]

Doing a Christmas song is good business. It is guaranteed play during the festive season.

[@captaintwitch]

Lovely show. I’ll never forget hearing it constantly after he was gunned down. That was a very sad Christmas indeed.

[@mollrob2399]

Hey professor! You’re our treasure! Ty once again❤👏👏🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄🌲💪

[@katk8582]

Great background on this. Always thought of this as the Christmas "Imagine ". Good presentation as always. Happy Christmas!

[@jerseygirl517]

Thank you for another very interesting video! 😄💕💕

[@behindthesongpodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@DonJoyce]

A wonderful song, and wonderful analysis! (Yes, glad to see the glasses return. And more subtle camera angle differences. Might need a 20-frame fade between shots)

[@michaellisko3509]

The Moody Blues also covered it on their December album.

[@mollrob2399]

Hard to believe John was taken some 23 years ago. So sad , tragic. Still remember that sad evening. Ty Janda& Cristian 👏👏👏

[@arthurberman-MFTS]

It was 43 years ago, but who’s counting?

[@tpbulle]

Great info, Happy Christmas to you!

[@mollrob2399]

Just noted your sign “ War is over” I’m almost got drafted , scary times back then. Prayers for all those that went & served🙏🙏💪🥲

[@gregoaks4413]

nice work !

[@behindthesongpodcast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mrparlanejxtra]

Another great review

[@dont_hug_me_Im_hard]

Do another day in paradise