John Lennon and Yoko Ono are the songwriters behind “Happy Xmas (War Is Over,)” not so secretly alluding to the meaning behind this protest song. Here’s what fans said about the meaning behind the ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” returns as a holiday ...

John Lennon, who helped form The Beatles and Yoko Ono, a bold artist and musician, are a notable creative pair in recent times. Starting in the late 1960s, their bond went beyond their personal ...

A deluxe edition of late rock singer Scott Weiland's 2011 holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, will emerge from Rhino Records on Nov. 4. Ahead of its arrival, a previously unreleased ...

Eric Clapton has announced his first Christmas album Happy Xmas, a collection of seasonal songs that arrives this October. “I had in my head that these holiday songs could be done with a slight blues ...

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 ...

John Lennon was already using his music and his stature as a Beatle to crusade for peace and love when he met the woman who would become his second bride, Yoko Ono. The duo made peace on earth their ...

The dynamic trio of Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson and Sean Ono Lennon joined forces to perform Plastic Ono Band’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” at Electric Lady Sound Studios, sharing a video of the special ...

Murdoch University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The First World War is not likely to the primary topic of conversation at many family gatherings this Christmas. That is, of ...