MY NEW FAV CHRISTMAS SONG?... John Lennon Happy Xmas (War Is Over) REACTION

John Lennon Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
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[@timeouthumanity2067]

The Harlem Community Choir was made up of thirty children, ages 4-12 years old in NYC. Recorded on Halloween, Oct 31st 1971

[@davidgoldstein1526]

The Vietnam War was still going on. This is a GREAT song. Happy Holidays, everyone.

[@josephtingley654]

My favorite Christmas song. I love McCartney's, but I love John's message more.

[@beatleschick1000]

One of my very favorite Christmas songs but although I’m a bit of a Beatles freak but I absolutely despise Paul McCartney‘s Christmas song! Same words over and over and over. Yuck! This one is just gorgeous! Thank you great reaction!!

[@JStarStar00]

I am a big McCartney fan but "Wonderful Christmastime" is dull and stupid. It couldn't have taken 5 minutes to write. Paul COULD write a great holiday song but that was just a throwaway. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" becomes more and more a classic every year.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Observant message in both your comments. Both talented. But they were very different people. You nailed their differences.

[@JStarStar00]

@@Mainecoonlady. I think for many years Paul was probably intimidated by "Happy Xmas" and didn't want to try to do an emotional heartwarming Christmas song, so he just let the diddly piffle of "Wonderful Christmastime" stand as his holiday song.

[@jp3813]

@@JStarStar00 To be fair, John used the melody of "Skewball" for the verses of this song. Hence, that probably sped up the writing.

[@trenchy1990]

My Dad has since this song came out, played this song as the first Christmas song every Christmas Day. So much so, I'd call it a tradition in my household.

[@imame1433]

I love this song. All John ever wanted was peace and love. He’d be disgusted by most of society

[@bluehorizon8938]

Didn't he shout in his son's face and damage his hearing?

[@shamikbhattacharjee7321]

@@bluehorizon8938 abandoned his first born and beat up his wife

[@bluehorizon8938]

@@shamikbhattacharjee7321 People always seem to paint him in a 'Saintly' light but he wasn't as innocent and pure as fans like to think.

[@ticketyboo2456]

Ima Me I think he'd be particularly baffled by the cancel culture, he was often in the position of being potentially cancelled. I like to think he'd be on JK Rowling who is being beset by awful neigh-sayers atvthis time.

[@kthor]

@@shamikbhattacharjee7321 If you can’t be kind…..then don’t say anything at all🥺!

[@Thunderboy179]

So this is Yoko singing background, she's actually leading a children's choir

[@brianmasinelli9694]

My personal favorite. Not many Xmas songs that can bring tears to one's eyes...this is one of them.

[@Cryptokat]

this comment nailed it. I think for me, it's more powerful with that video (you know, the one that gives a glimpse of what war is like)

[@ceejay1794]

Yoko is singing backup. Sounding good as well. War is over was a campaign in 1971 in Times Square. Big billboard they rented❤️ will never forget that. During the Vietnam War🥲

[@mikedocemrick9497]

Very rare for Yoko to add value to a song, but she does very well here.

[@davidglass4227]

The Viet Nam war was raging. This song coincided with a huge campaign in several major cities. Huge billboards saying..." Happy Christmas. War Is Over!" (If you want it. Love John & Yoko)

[@zenpuppy6025]

Poor John shot in front of his wife Yoko just weeks before Xmas. I’m sometimes so ashamed to be an American. Our society is so violent. You might say that I’m a dreamer….. hope the world will live as one 😎

[@X-hoshaq-X]

Sure awful things happen here…but we don’t hold a candle to a lot of other countries

[@christinaalvarado1983]

And as Beautiful as Imagine sounds, it was said by Lennon himself, it is literally the Communist Manifesto. It was supposed to be ironic.

[@zxcv2705]

Doesn’t have to do with us, he probably got into deep stuff

[@thomasscruggs3182]

Everyone knows Yoko had him killed.

[@meeshelle1397]

I love it when the children’s choir join in 🥰

[@Mainecoonlady.]

John Lennon wanted peace for Christmas and EVERYTHING. His entire public life was devoted to peace, war protest, civil rights and equality. Personally he struggled, as we all do, but he was the bright light to my generation. Only the good die young.

[@yutehube4468]

This is so much better than the Paul one I don't even know where to start. Pure class as always from John Lennon!

[@tevenson79]

I think the disjointed sounds in Paul's song are cool, and he of course makes a great melody, but it isn't recognizable as traditionally Christmassy, even with jingle bells.

[@yutehube4468]

@@tevenson79 It does get played a lot though, at least here in England. It's quite a commercial Christmas song whereas the John Lennon one isn't.

[@johnjedennett2206]

Agreed I love the both of them (Lennon and McCartney) but this pisses all over Maccas ✌️

[@danielvolk237]

This song was plaguerized from the song Stew- ball. I never cared for Yoko's vocals on anything. I prefer Paul's original song. Much better melody but John was a Martyr so most people idolize him way too much. He was a terrible husband to his first wife Cynthia and an absentee father to Julian. He had a violent temper when he drank too much and was a heroin addict until a year before he tragically was murdered. He was not such a peacenik in his personal life.

[@danielvolk237]

I think the Paul song is melodically much better than John's plaguerized song. Check out Stewball by Peter Paul and Mary. Paul actually did the work and wrote his song. I also am not a big fan of Yoko's vocals. Sounds like a cat got stuck in a shredder. Sorry.☹️🎅🌲⛄💟🕊️

[@SherriLyle80s]

Yeah it was about protesting the Vietnam War and to be honest, most of us and our Vets wanted peace too. It was a gruesome ordeal

[@vilseck95]

The only Christmas song that I look forward to hearing

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

One of my favorite Christmas song; while Paul McCartney was happy, John Lennon was reflected. Love both 🎵🎵🎵❄️❄️❄️

[@dickieburbank]

If you listen carefully, you'll hear a riff of "Silent Night, Holy Night" from the string section near the end. Beautiful song.

[@quantumleaper8396]

This was the most popular Christmas song from a Beatle and his wonderful wife

[@susanwright3843]

John was fearless in showing his heart and exactly who he was in everything he did. Merry Christmas Jayvee!

[@celinahatton2653]

Exactly. Not many people are fearless about admitting what extraordinary arseholes they are, but he did it

[@elizajohn5]

@@celinahatton2653 Now it`s your turn.

[@JJ-rb8sc]

In NYC , in the 70s there were these black and white billboards throughout Manhattan that said " War is Over if you Want It" Love John and Yoko. He had us thinking so young. We were in awe. Vietnam was taking so many young men and women and children .There will never be another. The irony that he was violently assassinated was not missed by any of us. Our dear John. Jyst 40 yrs old for 2 months. So young. We were so blessed to have his messages, his guidance his brilliance his humor his courage. Thank you for playing this

[@user-jk7ui6zl4g]

Happy Christmas,kyoko (Kyoko Chan Cox is the daughter of the Japanese multimedia artist and singer, Yoko Ono.) Happy Christmas,Julian (Julian Charles John Lennon is an English singer, songwriter, photographer, filmmaker, author, and philanthropist. He is the son of Beatles member John Lennon and his first wife, Cynthia, and he is named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon. )

[@debbiechang5781]

This is a beautiful song. To this day, it makes me cry because John Lennon was murdered right before Christmas 41 years ago (one of the worst days of my life). The line, “And so this is Christmas and what have you done?” Seemed to speak to his evil killer. It’s still a lovely song in spite of the awful association it causes in my mind. John and Yoko actually rented a huge billboard in Times Square with “Happy Christmas War is Over if you want it” in huge letters when this song was released in 1971. Rest in peace to John’s sweet soul. 😇🎄

[@benjones6030]

Like millions of others I wish John Lennon was still with us! Merry Christmas to whoever is reading this!

[@melissa9375]

At the beginning, John is saying, "Happy Christmas, Julian" to his son and Yoko is saying, "Happy Christmas, Kyoto" to her daughter. And George Harrison has a New Year's song, 'Ding Dong'. This is the Harlem Community Choir. And...JV - This was at the height of the VIETNAM WAR!!! 1971, so yes, there was a war going on, one that had already taken tens of thousands of lives and needed to be stopped. This message was especially needed then. Just like now.

[@jasonhebron]

Please watch the other video to this Jay, it is live & you’ll see all the people in the background joining in, a true Christmas classic… All the best to you & your family for the festive too!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I remember when this song came out in 1971, I was 11 yrs old but LOVED this song SO MUCH. The song (from John Lennon & Yoko Ono) was about Americas involvement with the Vietnam war, with Harlem Community Choir also. I really love John Lennon (I'm from Liverpool), & adore this song & shall NEVER forget it!! xx

[@eddieclay5813]

Recommend "Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses from the 80s. Super solid and catchy Xmas rock-pop tune that you've probably heard in retail stores while holiday shopping.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

God! I ABSOLUTELY loathe that song with a passion 😤

[@italoblu]

Ya this song always makes me think of Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses.

[@sarahyoung7394]

Now I know Christmas is here after watching this,you have found a gem ❤️🎄

[@CBGB_1977]

🤍🤍🤍✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🌏 Best Christmas song ever! Peace on Earth!

[@raimundasmickevicius3279]

My all time favourite Christmas song. Every time when i hear it before Christmas I get goosebumps

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

Try Merry Christmas Everyone by Slade a British group and this song is my favourite Christmas song. It's a great favourite as is this one by John Lennon which is my second favourite. Strangely the Christmas song by Bing Crosby and David Bowie is another I always enjoy too. Peace is something that is worth while praying for I suppose that is one thing I love and what we strive for in our home, I dont remember when there were cross words here, we are happy without them. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK

[@robertsaul234]

John wanted to write a yuletide classic and succeeded. It was gut wrenching hearing this song on the radio in the days after John's murder.

[@marthaz]

Timeless message from a timeless treasure, John Lennon. 💕

[@filmcrew3531]

John was a true heart, will always be true heart. I cry he should only be in his 80's.

[@ronsmith5572]

# 1 Christmas song in my home . Hope everyone has a good Christmas this year !

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

My favorite Christmas song to I love this❤❤

[@nikolozsuladze7446]

Never get tired of listening to this

[@ronturner9850]

I envied you for a moment hearing this for the first time. I was around when it was released and had wait for it to be imported from the US. The bonus was it was on see through green vinyl. I still have it.

[@meganalves9967]

My favorite Xmas song of all time ❤️🎄

[@kJ922-h3j]

So in terms of British Christmas songs you’ve been doing, I think you’ve still got all these to do 😂👍…. Wizzard- I wish it could be Christmas everyday The Pogues - fairytale of New York Elton John - step into Christmas The Darkness - Christmas time Wham - last Christmas Jona Lewie- stop the cavalry East 17 - stay another day Mud- lonely this Christmas Shakin stevens - Merry Christmas everyone Boney M - Mary’s boy Child Chris Rea - driving home for Christmas

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

What about Slade and Merry Christmas Everyone?

[@p.millard557]

RedDevil_Joe. Boney M were not British, they were Caribbean - from Jamaica, Montserrat and Aruba - living in Germany.

[@p.millard557]

@@mezellenjohnson2753 I think Slade's is most famous in the UK together with John Lennon's. I love both, East 17's is also very good.

[@jacobac07]

This song was not from my generation, but lots of the older generation in my family listened to this song every Christmas. It brings back lots of memories. It's definitely a Christmas staple.

[@lesleywarnock228]

This is my one of mt all-time favourite Christmas songs. The message is beautiful, I just wish that people would remember to message all year round. "And so this is Christmas, and what have you done, another year over & a new one just begun" It really makes you think, what have you done for others? Carol of the Bells is my favourite Christmas song, listening to it just gives you chills

[@dmreddragon6]

This is pretty much my favorite Christmas songs. I appreciate that it stands alone in not being religious, about money/gifts, or a personal relationship. This is about universal peace, and love.

[@danholmesfilm]

As a teen I was in love with the Beatles but was still learning their catalog. Never listened to their solo stuff. Heard a generic cover of this playing over the speakers at a mall and thought it was the best Christmas song I’ve ever heard. Only later learning it was written by John. I was very pleased 😊

[@ricardo_miguel13]

Their solo career has much to offer aswell. At least 100 very good songs by John, Paul, George and also Ringo.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

The Vietnam War was raging. “War is over if you want it.” Yes, it’s Yoko and the Harlem Boys Choir.

[@glennvane7426]

My favourite Christmas song of all time. When I was a little boy, I remember this playing while I went to see Santa. Also when I was older, it was always playing while I went Christmas shopping. The only song that I can tolerate Yoko Ono on.

[@jonnno243]

One of my favourite songs that is played around Christmas time is Stay by East 17 (official video is the best version to feel like Christmas). It is not about Christmas, but I think it was released at Christmas time, and has a Christmas feeling to it.

[@rhondawest8027]

My favorite Christmas song by my favorite artist ever!!!!❤rip John Lennon

[@debraschiro6234]

All I have to say about John Lennon is that he was a prophet like Marvin Gaye and Martin Luther King

[@thepunadude]

YEP, A CLASSIC! I MUST HEAR THIS SONG 4-5 TIMES ON DIFFERENT MUSIC MODES: RADIO, RECORD, TV

[@alisueblogs9029]

Apart from this and Kirsty McColl & The Pogues which you reacted to before my favourite Christmas songs are Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas

[@glenjohnson9302]

It has nothing over "Grandma got run over by a Reindeer. LOL

[@libbysingscontrezzo8419]

I think The Chipmunks beat everything.

[@glenjohnson9302]

@@libbysingscontrezzo8419 lol. Fair enough.

[@glenjohnson9302]

@Rhonda Bothelio But it had to be played.

[@glenjohnson9302]

@Rhonda Bothelio no, I bet not.

[@rmf9522]

This song actually brings back the Christmas spirit in me every time that I hear it.

[@patkelly8309]

Best Wishes & One Love To Everyone X

[@sheilathailand1903]

Gives me goosebumps every time that choir comes in. Timeless song. Thank you.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

This is the best Christmas song. Full stop.

[@joannparker1977]

This has always been one of my favorites! Thanks for posting!!!! Oh, the Brits don’t say Merry Christmas, they say Happy Christmas! The Vietnam War was still raging. “War is Over” was a campaign that spoke for millions of Americans calling for the end of the war in Vietnam. It didn’t end until 1973. This was an unwinnable war (conflict the politicians called it) war.

[@scottyhotty1003]

Anti War song actually!! Great song regardless!

[@loucimusic3286]

One of my all time faves 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lilyraiyne9225]

My parents would play this every year. I like this song, brings good nostalgia and has a positive message.

[@MsAppassionata]

Yes Kyoko and Julian were Yoko and John’s kids with other people. They eventually had a son together called Sean.

[@ElissaStark514]

I love how you know who all these people are, by first name. You’ve learned so much, and it’s been so fun to watch. Merry, merry Christmas, Jay!🎄🎁

[@libbykemp4837]

This is my all time favourite Christ mas song ,just love it

[@MySherry10]

I really like this one, a good song and great words

[@shanenolan8252]

Yes yoko and a choir. Harlem school choir i think

[@surlechapeau]

thank goodness for the choir 😉

[@shanenolan8252]

@@surlechapeau indeed

[@Emburbujada]

A beautiful and meaningful song =)

[@naturally953]

This is a beautiful song of togetherness and love! Happy Holidays everyone! May your hearts be filled with love, joy, happiness and peace, today and always!💞

[@anitag131]

One of my favorite Christmas songs..

[@i_can_c_u_2295]

I know many Christmas songs, but this one will always be my favorite. Even if I weren’t a Beatles Fan, I would love this song.

[@susanelkins3068]

Yes, That is Yoko singing... We all miss John

[@sinjin4563]

John and Yoko sang this with the Harlem Community choir with a bunch of Black children in Harlem cause John and Yoko lived in New York as well.

[@lordsleepyhead]

"...maybe there was a war on at the time..." lol, this was in the middle of Vietnam

[@holyspacemonkey]

I love this song. So glad you chose it! I also recommend Marvin Gaye’s “Purple Snowflakes”! One of the best Christmas songs! 🎄❤️

[@roscoetheraccoon927]

my favorite is "Santa Clause is coming to town" by Springsteen

[@donnagreen3626]

My fave too. War has got to be over. Peace and Love.

[@robynhealy7427]

Very haunting song, always makes me cry.

[@doplinger1]

I actually just heard the version today without the background singers, just Yoko, and I have to admit she wasn’t bad!

[@debjorgo]

Yeah, the main backing vocal in this version is Yoko. I like her descending "Let's hope it's a good one" that really sounds 'stepped down'. Funny, Wiki also lists May Pang with backing vocals. John later hooked up with her, while split with Yoko.

[@oellinas]

I’ve listened to this for 35 years and didn’t until now realize it was yoko. Wow. After all the insane shrieking she’s known for this is perfect

[@doplinger1]

@@oellinas - Exactly what I thought!

[@buster9168]

@@oellinas You should check out her song walking on thin ice if you have not heard it. It's really good and I think the last song Lennon worked on before he died. Can't stand her wailing either though lol.

[@francescoarzilli]

When I listen to this song I usually have goosebumps and cry thinking about the beauty of John Lennon's soul, one who is able to create a song like this is undoubtedly a true Human Being. Those who nowadays rule the world are so far away from such a beauty.

[@kathrynmcintosh2726]

Know this song always was a favourite at the community Christmas event when I was younger 😁. Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@ISTPNOTFOUND]

Please react to band aid 2 ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ with kylie minogue and many other great artists, I do love the original but also love the second one :)

[@cleanenergyinside1921]

Sorry to say that was not as impressive as the original one by Band Aid in 1984.

[@ISTPNOTFOUND]

@@cleanenergyinside1921 love the original one, but as a huge kylie, wet wet wet, Bros, Cathy Dennis, Jason donavon, Cliff Richard, Jimmy Somerville, Lisa Stansfield, Chris Rea and Sonia fan…. I love it 🥰 I was 10 years old when that came out so it was more special for me :)

[@cleanenergyinside1921]

@@ISTPNOTFOUND Ok I guess its a generational change. I somehow could not connect to Band Aid 2. My bad!

[@ISTPNOTFOUND]

@@cleanenergyinside1921 totally respect that, there’s many remakes of other songs I can’t connect to. One in particular makes me so mad…. when westlife did uptown girl 🤦‍♀️ so many liked it but it killed me lol

[@cleanenergyinside1921]

@@ISTPNOTFOUND Understood. Cheers! Sorry I grew up listening to Duran Duran, Culture Club, Spandau, Wham and Ultravox, so when these guys sang together was the ultimate joy to me. Still follow Duran Duran to this day as a genuine fan since their first hit in 1981 and every album in between that they released..

[@ponfed]

When I hear this song... I can feel the weight of my father's 45 record in my hands... I can see the grey label in the middle. I'm almost just back there.. as an 8 year old....

[@dcg4mn]

You’re right that was Yoko singing with additional voices. This is one of his masterpieces, I don’t know how I missed that when it was new - too young I guess 😉 Now, it’s beautiful expansive generosity and love make me cry ✊🏽

[@1arthurburke]

Thank you so much for all your videos this year. I've really enjoyed watching them. I hope you have a great Christmas, Jayvee, and all the best for 2022.

[@70PaulK]

Classic song with fantastic production. An all time classic.

[@vandoraginther6421]

This is really beautiful, I have always loved it. This message has so much to say, such a blessing with this great music. Great reaction Jay.

[@jeffmande4671]

I Love that song! Happy Christmas!

[@pollymiller623]

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Listen to it every Christmas...and even when it's not😊

[@thedishwithmish]

Happy holidays friend, wishing you love, peace and joy and the most wonderful new year 🥰💕 ❤️

[@georgina7085]

Best Christmas song EVER🎄🎇😢

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Jay Great Reaction. So Happy Christmas 🎄. One of my favorite Christmas songs. 🎄❤️✌️🌼

[@thelil]

You do a lot of good and spread a lot of joy and good feelings with your videos. Merry Christmas!

[@MisterWondrous]

War is over if you want it! Happy Christmas brother Jayvee!

[@davidboyle1790]

Magnificent Song.The message and lyrics are timeless.Peace!

[@paulusher6145]

Great song from john. listen to this song makes you looking forward for xmas day 👍

[@cuzz45]

When this song came out it instantly became my favorite Christmas song. Being a Beatles fan, however, I may just be biased. Great reaction and analyzation

[@ychaps]

Goodness you are hitting all my favourites 😊

[@jancarmy5749]

One of my favorites. Great reaction. Thanks Javon. Merry Christmas to you.

[@i43pammy30]

My most favorite and first played Christmas song! Love, love it!

[@mercurysbest]

Have a happy Christmas and a safe and very blessed new year

[@donnagreen3626]

Merry Xmas to you and your family. Peace.

[@savannahday3178]

He's referring to the Vietnam war " the war is over"! Love this song! Merry Christmas Everyone!