Courtney Hadwin - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) | Reaction

[@williammoore5182]

So well done with emotion .The vocal presentaion was felt nicely.😊😊❤.

[@garypaykel6199]

So good to have you back ! A very good version of that song she's grown to be a beautiful young lady and a surprisingly good voice. Enjoyed this immensely thank you so much.

[@TCubillas]

First of all, IGR, welcome back! Good to have you back reacting to Courtney!!! This Christmas song was written by John Lennon & Yoko Ono in '71 as a protest song for the USA's (and allies) involvement in the Vietnam war. It's a somber song because of the war and a hopeful song "let's hope it's a good one without any fear". That's why Courtney also has a somber look and tone at the beginning and end of the song. With everything that has happened this year with coronavirus, etc., she felt this was appropriate to sing this somber and hopeful song. Courtney's comments on her official video: "This year has been very hard on everyone, it’s been a time for us all to think about what’s important. I’ve been recording and writing my own music constantly just getting it right, but really wanted to sing this song because it feels like it relates to a lot that’s going on right now and how there’s a lot of healing to do it the new year.” P.S. This is called her "official" video for this song because she first released a more laid-back vid, with this song. She later dropped this more professionally-made "official" video. Both videos are actually very cool.

[@bertpainter8385]

Nice to see you back again Eddie. Glad you really liked this cover and Courtney's singing. She's truly doing a great job tinkering with anything she wants to improve on. As good as she was, she continually looks to improve on her sound and appeal to how she wants to be perceived. She's the consummate professional. The sadness by Courtney is a reflection of how she sees these times and she's projecting that in her emotions. But yet, she also sees this holiday as a time to get together with family. Or at least that's the way it felt to me. The angst in her voice fits perfectly with what she seemed to want to say. She is so good at transferring her emotions to her vocals for whichever emotion she's trying to convey in a song, be it happy or sad. She's had some bad breaks timing wise with Covid this year and Woodstock being canceled last year. Plus some things we don't know about. Yet you wouldn't know it by her attitude in her Live chats. She seems happier than ever. Probably, because she's got her music ready to go and she's been letting us know to pay attention to her page on Spotify to be the 1st to know about any new releases. open.spotify.com/artist/2pQIRauKVBZQxClh5xMptX So we should stay connected, because once she does release it, I'm certain it will go over big.

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

thanks Bert. you are a true fan :) i personally not on spotify, buy thanks to people like you i am sure i'll stay updated with her new releases

[@bertpainter8385]

@@israeliguyreacts5808 I'm sure Larry will get to you 1st. I doubt he'll let you forget about Courtney. lol I'm not really a Spotify or any digital platform person, but I'll be checking in regularly to help support her. It seems Spotify is a huge platform for music lovers, especially the kids

[@АлександрСараджев]

С возвращением...) Давненько не делали реакций вообще и на любимую нами Анкудинову , в частности.) Диана записала много новых песен , пока Вам не знакомых. В первую очередь , хотел бы рекомендовать послушать песню ,,Волна" ,,La Vague",, исполняемую на французском и русском. Песня написана специально для Дианы. На мой взгляд , одна из лучших песен , сочиненных за последние годы в мире. Это относится и к исполнению. Совсем новый уровень. Диана стала старше.) Удачи.)

[@rickrhoden1]

Eddie, always enjoy your reactions, especially to the best IMO, Courtney Hadwin. Several of the wise commenters have explained the origin of the song and provided at least one link of another good Courtney video. "Happy Christmas" is her first recent song on KZbin that has been fully produced and album ready. She has released several songs on social media, and a couple of them are original but not yet fully developed. One that she wrote called "Why Don't We" is especially good even in its raw version with just Courtney and her guitar. It would be worth a KZbin search to listen and react to it. Hope you have great holidays and do some more Courtney reactions (album coming)!

[@peterhowells7309]

This song came out when first I met my wife. It had a very loud message then and Courtney singing it now has a different but just as loud a message. Good to hear your spin on this Courtney, nicely done girl! Merry Christmas to Courtney and her family! Light at the end of the COVID tunnel - fingers crossed. xxx

[@markuss7249]

The original by John Lennon / Yoko Ono was released during Vietnam war, troubled times. And we have troubled times again, she wants to relate to , as she explained under the video. Sad times, but empowering message, presented with the emotions of a 16 year old, remarkable young lady...

[@iwonakrzysztofek5751]

How great, Eddie, that we can meet here again and listen to our favorite music together! ☺ From the beginning I'm pleased with Courtney's presence on your channel and I share your admiration for her talent, voice and extraordinary maturity. Today's song is perfectly in time. These are the artists we want to hear..👍😊

[@СергейЗдориков-н6д]

С возвращением, Эдди! Вы давно не делали реакций на Диану Анкудинову, а у неё много новых песен.

[@GrandmaCoCo7800]

This is absolutely my favorite song from her.....just adore her!!!

[@zxzx2323]

Good to see you back again reacting to Courtney. So nice to see all the pictures of the young Courtney. Thanks more Courtney please !!

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

😀👍

[@jimmysmith3356]

Hi Eddie glad you're back my friend. Thanks for the Courtney reaction, and what a good one to come back to. This covid has changed everything, with the lockdowns, and not be able to travel. I feel so bad for Courtney, already to release her album then the delays she's had to face. But in the meantime Courtney hasn't stopped, she has set up a little studio in her home. This way she has been able to continue writing and recording her original music. She has also been teaching herself to play the guitar, witch she's gotten pretty good at. She has also added a couple of songs on her channel that she did herself from her studio. You should check them out they are all Courtney and I would love to see you react to them. The video you just reacted to, took a lot of time and hard work to produce due to the lockdowns. Courtney has also been doing a lot of lives on instagram facebook and tiktok, all of this so she could stay in touch with her fans. When you have time you should check them out on KZbin. This will give you an understanding of what Courtney is really like. They're very interesting, plus you will see what a since of humor she has, she can be very funny. Not only that but she also sings a few songs on most all of them. She has also done a couple that she has wrote, most of the songs end up on KZbin. Hope you and the family have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a beautiful NEW YEAR. Can't wait to see more Courtney reactions from you.

[@bertpainter8385]

Hi Jimmy, great to see you doing your thing. Love reading your posts. Keep em coming. You're covering it all really well.

[@jimmysmith3356]

@@bertpainter8385 Hi Bert, always great to hear from you. I love supporting Courtney, and always try to do my best. The reactions and articles written about Courtney's new cover seems to be blowing up. It should she has made this song into an amazing breath taken song, something only Courtney could have done.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@jimmysmith3356 That's always exciting to see for her and us fans. Those articles have popping up quicker and quicker of late. Hoping for a nice steady build throughout the holidays for this release. Many have been soliciting as much as time allows to get more reactions. And Eddie's was a doozie. He really enjoyed this one. I had to go back in time and watch of bunch of his Courtney reactions. I think Courtney was one of, if not the 1st reaction for Eddie. I may be wrong on that, but it makes for a nice story. lol

[@risaorellana7906]

So nice to see you back again, thank you so much for putting up a Courtney reaction. I don't know for sure, but my guess is that she is waiting to release an album until concert venues open again. We will see if I am right, I am hoping it won't be too long. Take care and have a wonderful Hanukkah and / or Christmas!

[@bertpainter8385]

You're pretty much right. No one knows anymore what to plan for. Most all artists are in the same situation. No sense releasing an album without being able to promote it properly and wasting marketing money when they don't even know what venues will still be available. Many smaller ones will be either in the red or shut down.

[@johannesdippenaar5087]

Welcome back. Look forward to more reactions of Angelina Jordan.

[@ritafults5042]

Courtney can do anything with any song! She's the best!

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

Thanks my good friend, it's been a long time. So great to have you back!! Yes, Courtney and her soulful voice nailed it! Wow, what a great rendition. John would be proud. Thanks for the wonderful reaction! I hope Courtney’s fans will go to Spotify and “follow” Courtney to support her. open.spotify.com/album/69ZYOJrRTP6mefUi2oa45F?si=MO_--CrhS-Cxhe2CCGIR4Q. Can't wait for more reactions Eddie! - Larry

[@edwarddevogelear4432]

Hi Eddie. Great to see you back on a Courtney reaction. Courtney's version of this song is the most beautiful rendition I've ever heard, There have been many artists, including some very well known, that have put out their take on this classic, and Courtney shows everyone how this song was meant to be sung. There is literally no other artist that can reach out and grab your heart and soul when they sing like Courtney. She sings with so much passion and empathy and she has the ability to pull you in so that you can feel every nuance of the feeling that she is trying to convey. This treasure has now become my favorite Christmas song ever and it will be played many, many times in my household this Christmas season and for many Christmases to come. Courtney's rendition is destined to become a true Christmas classic. This song was originally sung by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and is better known as 'So This Is Christmas'. You need to take a look at the lyrics, because this was originally written during the time of the Viet Nam war and the lyrics are very serious and explain the degree of seriousness with which Courtney sings the song. However, while Lennon's version was a statement of despair, Courtney takes it and turns it into a song of hope. She said that she chose to release this song because 2020 had been a very tough year and we all needed some healing and she wanted to do her part to help that healing process. Courtney's version of this song is so uplifting and touching, that only someone with a heart of stone could fail to be touched to their very core by her rendition. The inclusion of the family pictures and Courtney's childhood photos add so much to this song. It offers a very personal and intimate glimpse into who Courtney is as a person. They re-enforce, better than any words, the sincerity with Courtney approaches this song and leaves no doubt as to how heart felt her intention of making this song one of healing and hope was to her. I don't know how you can listen to this beautiful and empathy packed rendition and not want to do your own part to make this world a better place. This song and the way Courtney sings it portrays the true meaning of Christmas unlike any other. For those that, like me, will want to listen to this song over and over again, the direct link to the song on Spotify is below: open.spotify.com/album/69ZYOJrRTP6mefUi2oa45F?si=QbFejFnXTSW1ZqRqsoV8vQ

[@ЛюдмилаШаповалова-и6б]

С возвращением.Посмотрите новые песни Дианы Анкудиновой.Вам понравиться.

[@СергейЗдориков-н6д]

Поддерживаю предложение! )))

[@queenrosered]

This song was an original by John Lennon and Yoko Ono! Look it up on KZbin! Happy Christmas from Las Vegas! 👋 😃

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

Thank you! You too!

[@queenrosered]

@@israeliguyreacts5808 Sorry.. I also want to wish you a Happy 🕎 Hanukkah! 👍

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

@@queenrosered hehe, thanks. actually because i was born in USSR we do celebrate the new year, but also Hanukkah :)

[@richardearnshaw2719]

Great to see you :) Get the tissues ... Her alternative video clip to this Courtney Hadwin " Vertical Version" ( someone complained that she didn't smile - fair enough. ) But she also has a cover done one and a half yrs ago & she plays it over her streaming chat with h e r instagram fans its called "LOVE HURTS" and it's 👍

[@veredivanova9677]

Dimash's reaction New song 2021 (Strange) was released yesterday on Dimash channel. something wow ..

[@solmarysegui790]

Nice to see you reation my idol Courtney Hadwin, she so amazing saludos

[@jamesgilles6378]

This is John Lennon's Christmas song. The song is very serious but heart felt. I think she got the sentiment exactly right.

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

Eddie, "Official Video" just means that the artist put this song out accompanied by an official video they had produced. Often times they will release a song with a BTS (Behind The Scenes) video first, showing cast or crew, then followed later by the "official" video. Courtney originally released this song with a B&W vertical video that was mainly just a loop of her having fun outdoors, while waiting for the official video to be completed.

[@bertpainter8385]

Thanks for asking Eddie, roto. Love to see the helping hand from her fans. Hope we all keep it going throughout the Christmas holiday and beyond for anything from Courtney.

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

@@bertpainter8385 👍👍👍😁

[@gunadikomori9099]

Wow ... Mantap! .. l like it. Nice love it. 👍 Vice from 62 Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@ruebendejesus7039]

Greetings Eddie! good and honest reaction. Beautiful video of Courtney. Please consider doing a reaction to Angelina Jordan's "Million Miles", her latest new song. Thanks.

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

sure thing. thanks for the recommendation :)

[@viktor_108]

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[@israeliguyreacts5808]

obezatelno, spasibo :)

[@alfogel3298]

Hawaiian legend ( Israel IZ) who died young tribute song singing “ Somewhere Over The Rainbow” ( best version ever) youtube “ Israel IZ tribute” (official version posted by josevlc) You will love it !!!!!! Al

[@icaruswang262]

It is such a long time that I can’t see your reaction for Zhou Shen , maybe you can try his newest performance ‘my heart will go on’ live show at the end of year 2020...your certainly know how to find the link, one thing I have to mention that he got a cold before the show and which we may hear the abnormal voice of him, but frankly speaking, even he was not in 100% condition, it is still a very good performance, have fun

[@UkeMom1]

Eddie. I miss your reactions. The world seems to have come to a stop, but it's time we get moving again. I still want to have a party at your house when you reach 100,000 followers. ;)

[@jaswang3361]

I love your reaction videos, your inputs are always so insightful and right on point! Could you react to "Towards the Sun/向着太阳" by Vitas and Elvis Wang? It's a beautiful duet between two amazing artists with extremely contrasting voices: Vitas with his high notes and Elvis Wang with the bass. The juxtaposition of contrast and harmony is absolutely gorgeous.

[@bakytdairova6698]

Потеряла вас. Надеюсь у вас все хорошо. С большим приветом из Казахстана.

[@Кулинар-е6е]

Сделайте пожалуйста реакцию на Daneliya Tyleshova 14 you У неё новые каверы сейчас Советую вам просмотреть все каверы за 2 недели на бирают миллион просмотров будем ждать вашей реакции на Данелию вы не пожалеете если послушайте еёпесни спасибо вам.

[@8702Сейтенов]

С опозданием посылаю Вам Цой Кукушка.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Lucky number, 13 months since you reacted to an American

[@marinalistianti]

Heyyy Maan 🤙 What's Up!? Would U mind next react to Burgerkill Killchestra - An Elegy, please? An Epic Combination of Metal Music & The Orchestra. ...👍👍👍 *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rickyg9335]

Another nice Courtney review Eddie...

[@marinagerasimenko1855]

Где вы пропали? Сделайте реакцию на гимн США в исполнении Данелии Тулешевой, прикольно было бы послушать ваше мнение🙂

[@veredivanova9677]

New song King Dimash, i miss you, please react

[@Потлдбд6оирттьто]

Куда вы делись ???

[@bongcaliaovlog2181]

Watching yuo from Philippines. Plys... Make reaction to the open door rescue of jawis raapegis in the Philippines.

[@anamariapanlasigui5476]

Hello Eddie, how are you doing, hope everything is fine.

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

Hi Ana Maria, yep considering everything we are doing well enough. thanks for visiting my videos :)

[@glaubercandidopita]

React One Sweet Day - Gabriel Henrique (Cover Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men) React O Holy Night - Gabriel Henrique React Stand Up - Gabriel Henrique (Cover) React I Want to Know What Love Is - Gabriel Henrique (Cover Mariah Carey)

[@светланабеляева-и1о]

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[@kuntul_burung]

Please do a reaction video of VOB (Voice of BACEPROT -School Revolution-)

[@henrybeesley6359]

Where are you?

[@LudenLudenov]

Hi! Please make Your 1-st time reacting to the Russian Official M/V - *"Leningrad - i_$uss"* (over 29 million views on KZbin) This video has a lot of allusions, gags and hints. Be sure to click on the English translation subtitles. Good luck! Thank you in advance!

[@wayanevelyn5967]

Next reac lyodra o holy night (mariah carey version) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGexoGOPoNRghKM

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

I can tell you do not have much experience with iconic rock and roll legends from England that were assassinated on American soil. This was both a tribute to John Lennon's classic anti-war protest song and a subtle plea for a better year than 2020. Referencing the Chinese virus and subsequent lockdowns and looking forward to a better year in 2021. Anyway, even if you failed to get the underlying message, I can tell you are a family man by the way you reacted as it played. Happy Hanukkah from America, Israeli guy.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Well, her approach is similar to John Lennon’s. It’s a melancholy, yet hopeful song. John wasn’t a Christian but he did grow up in a, at the time, Christian culture. So he may have had vague warm feelings about Christmas, a season of hope and caring for others. But he was said to be an atheist with Marxist sensibilities. In his song, “Imagine”, he’s far clearer about his anti-religious feelings.

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

thanks for the info. very interesting

[@mp9484]

Stop misleading KZbin users by posting your reactions to other singers on the "Diana Ankudinova reaction" page!

[@israeliguyreacts5808]

hello friend, no need to get angry. what do you mean, that i put the video on Diana's playlist ? i've just checked and it on Courtney's playlist as should be

[@bertpainter8385]

@@israeliguyreacts5808 I think it's a KZbin thing, Eddie. Courtney's reaction from you does show up on Diana and Dimash reactions KZbin search page as the most recent uploads and on top of the page. Although you have many names mentioned in your description under "CHECK MY OTHER REACTIONS", for some reason this reaction video does show up under those 2. Not for TNT boys and Angelina for some odd reason. I didn't check all the names you react to, so it may be more. This doesn't always happen, but on occasion it does seem to pop up. Could be due to something other than what I just said though.