BEAUTIFUL SOULS! | FIRST TIME HEARING John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Happy Xmas (War is Over) REACTION

[@wfj50]

For the past 50 years, it isn't the Christmas season until I've heard this song. This is the first time hearing it this year. Thank you, guys. Happy Christmas!

[@mattdandersn]

I feel the same way about Snoopy's Christmas by the Royal Gardsmen.

[@sharonpate5481]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@sarahpagett9191]

Omg yeh its 50yrs old the song damn I feel old

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💔💔💔

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hearing John’s voice now, gone now 41 years, when he should have had so much more time, makes me sad. I miss his presence in the world.

[@AL13NM]

And look at the state of the world today without him. We need more John Lennons and less trumps.

[@willdwyer6782]

He would have celebrated his 81st birthday a couple months ago if he was still here.Yoko will be 89 in about another two months.

[@JohnnyPappas]

Yes, we do.

[@johnwaga3702]

I still remember the shock of hearing he’d been shot. A tragic end for such a funny and incredibly talented man. His Imagine album is still one of my all time favourites.

[@home2624]

It broke my heart.

[@willdwyer6782]

That is Yoko Ono and a choir of children from Harlem on backing vocals.

[@paulwaring5290]

Luckily, the choir drowns out her horrible singing voice. Sorry, she's a wonderful person but can't sing...

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

@@paulwaring5290 Like nails on a chalkboard ;-)

[@Wellch]

@@paulwaring5290 she sings like a cat on heat.

[@willdwyer6782]

She's not the greatest singer, but she can carry a tune vocally when she wants to, and she's quite an accomplished pianist, having been raised by a banker and former classical pianist descended from the Yasuda samurai clan. The screeching that she became infamous for is not singing. It's primal scream therapy that she attempted to turn into avant-garde performance art. As far as her record sales are concerned, she has charted 12 number one singles on the US dance charts and has been named the 11th most successful dance club artist of all time by Billboard Magazine.

[@GJarr2]

@@willdwyer6782 The only time Yoko carried a tune was when she was holding John's sheet music!

[@harveybojangle475]

This is both a Christmas song and Vietnam war protest song, making it very unique. It came out in 1971 and the war finally ended 4 yrs later.

[@chetstevens4583]

Well..... the US left in 1973 which made it just a matter of time before the North took over the whole country which happened in '75.

[@crazybear53]

@@TANTRUMGASM Yeah when i was getting out of the Army in Dec.74 my 1st sarg. said to me well you will remember forever that i get out of the Army the same time as we were exiting Nam.

[@tjhunger5656]

The song, to me, was and is, more than a protest or even prescient but a song of hope. By singing "the war is over" allowed the listener to imagine a world at peace. Yes it speaks to me of Hope. And with the brave men and women at long last home from war this song imparts that same emotion

[@HardCold-Alquan]

The US didn't like a foreign national protesting against the war - especially a guy from the most imperialist nation in history.

[@rickkoehnlein4629]

Well said brother

[@heathcornbeef]

I remember being in the kitchen with my mum doing the dishes 10 year's old and on the radio the song stopped and the DJ announced that John Lennon had been shot and died i heard a scream and a bang on the floor my mum had collapsed on the floor and was CRYING uncontrollably i will never forget that moment in time SAD SAD DAY it brings tears to my eyes thinking about it I'd never seen my LOVELY GENTLE MUM SO UPSET... IT TOTALLY FREAKED ME OUT

[@huchlvr]

My step brother & I were working a close shift at ‘Poppin Fresh Pies’. He was 17, I was 16. We turned on the car to go home to the news. D forgot to turn the headlights on, we were so shocked, so we got pulled over. When we explained to the cop, he let us go, since the news affected ALL OF US.

[@JohnLGladden]

I was 12 listening that evening I believe to the CBS Radio Mystery Theater on my tiny AM radio in bed when they broke in with the news of John Lennon’s death (I lived near Baltimore so it was late - same time zone as NYC) and hopped out of bed, woke my mom up who was a Beatles fan and had seen them in concert before my birth. We were just both in shock.

[@michlkwitz]

I was 12 and heard the news in the car on the way to school on the 9th. I was pretty much a shell-shocked zombie the whole day. And none of my friends even knew who John was.

[@willdwyer6782]

@@michlkwitz I was the same age as you but I got to stay up late on Monday nights during football season to watch the game. I remember hearing Howard Cosell announcing John's death while the Patriots were setting up for the winning field goal to break a 13 point tie score against the Dolphins in overtime with the game clock stopped at three seconds to go.

[@tamarleigh]

I was a little kid and remember well my mom’s grief about John’s murder. 😢

[@GJarr2]

I've heard Yokos voice described in many ways over the years. But 'beautiful,' that's definitely a new one to me.

[@SaintPhoenixx]

I would say she more resembles a cat being put through an industrial lathe.

[@GJarr2]

@@SaintPhoenixx I see your point, as for me I thought she sounded more like a Rabbit being torn apart by a Coyote.

[@jggouvea]

I often hear Yoko singing. When stray cats mate over the walls near to my home.

[@GJarr2]

@@jggouvea Cat's aren't tha bad, and it's over in a few minutes. Yokos voice lives in the memory forever.

[@chetstevens4583]

Yoko is to singing what Yoko is to band chemistry.

[@detroitrocker4098]

John Lennon was murdered 41 years ago yesterday. God I miss him! What a talent...😪😪😪

[@leslie8743]

I remember where I was and my 4 older sisters cried for days, as did I. John was so sweet to others. ❤

[@patriciamcl54]

@@leslie8743 Unless you were his wife, regularly humiliated by him moving other women into their home, and beaten regularly. Or his son, beaten about the head so nadly he was in danger of losing his hearing. Otherwise, yeah, a real sweetie.

[@patriciamcl54]

And what a hateful person - wife beater, child beater and hypocrite who never gave a penny to any of the causes he preached about.

[@johnathandavis3693]

I'll never forget that night. I was 18, and heard the news on the car radio. So shocking....

[@scottelement]

@@patriciamcl54 easy there Mark David Chapman….

[@neildonley9626]

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues. The most played Christmas song in the UK and voted best Christmas song in Ireland.

[@terrycunningham8118]

I strongly second that choice.

[@johanley229]

Definitely agree with that suggestion

[@stephenbrowning7639]

Fairy tale of New York is THE best Christmas song ever!!

[@MichaelBurhans]

Yes, yes, yes, a billion times yes. Good call.

[@herbyragan7801]

Yes Please

[@GoodVideos4]

John Lennon's music is still relevant now.

[@txrojas]

Another touching Christmas song that is so overlooked is “I Believe in Father Christmas “ by Greg Lake.

[@MsAppassionata]

One that is not so touching is “Father Christmas” by The Kinks. 😂

[@warrenburroughs3025]

It's actually an anti-christmas song in the style of christmasy music - including Prokofiev's Troika. Listen to the lyrics and notice the use of the past tense. They sold me a dream of Christmas They sold me a silent night And they told me a fairy story 'Till I believed in the Israelite And I believed in father Christmas And I looked to the sky with excited eyes 'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn And I saw him and through his disguise

[@charlesrichardson8684]

Great song and John you are sorely missed ❤️🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lbd-po7cl]

41 years to the day (Dec 8 1980) when Lennon was tragically shot dead in New York. I think every Boomer in the world remembers, like me, where they were when they heard the news. I was camping on my own in the Australian bush and listening to the radio. I spent the day close to tears, comforted by the natural beauty and sounds of nature around me as I reflected on his life, music and message. This song was on high rotation that Christmas, and always gets me emotional even now when I hear it.

[@surlechapeau]

I was at my college radio station. I heard four bells on the news wire machine, used for BIG stories. Crushing news when I read of John's murder.

[@scottfrench4139]

Monday Night Football. Only my father's and my childhood best friend's deaths have affected me more.

[@ChristChickAutistic]

This Gen Xer was 14 years old when I heard the news, my daddy was watching the football game and I was getting ready for bed when my mama came in my room and told me that Lennon was shot. I grew up with Beatles music like mothers milk, and I remember telling my mama, "Well mama, I think this is my Kennedy moment. " Any Boomer knows exactly what I'm talking about, cause none of ya'll will forget what you were doing when you heard Kennedy was assassinated. Mama sure remembered.

[@baneh1329]

Apparently we aren't ready for peace, cause most who preach it dont last

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

Still breaks our generation's hearts hearing him...

[@markmoil3012]

This 65 year old child of the 60s and 70s agrees with you ! Peace&Love from Canada

[@Head-ck4hu]

Breaks my heart seeing him with her.

[@diane39istockphoto]

@@Head-ck4hu Watch "Get Back" and you'll see that it's not true that Yoko broke up the Beatles if that's what you're on about.

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

@@markmoil3012 I'm also 65. P&L back at you from Florida USA my friend...

[@willdwyer6782]

@@Head-ck4hu good thing John and Yoko's marriage wasn't any of your business then huh? What's your problem? Jealousy? It's been nearly 53 years since she sat on John's amp and stole George's crackers at Savile Row. Get over it already. She's going to be 90 in a little over a year. Let her die in peace.

[@jeffharry9675]

I've always loved this song for a significant part of my 73 years on the planet.

[@paulvalletta]

Beautiful, i for one cannot think about John Lennon, without Yoko Ono, we have Yoko to thank for what John achieved after the Beatles, peace. Love and thank you for great reactions both.

[@dennisloveland498]

Now that you've heard John and Yoko's Christmas song, you may as well hear Paul Mccartney's, Wonderful Christmastime.

[@patticrichton1135]

YES!! And there is a GREAT VIDEO to Paul's WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME, too!!

[@willdwyer6782]

Excellent suggestion. The Beatles also mailed out Christmas records on flexi disc directly to fan club members between 1963 and 1969, but I've only been able to find the outtakes that were included in the Anthology box set on KZbin.

[@Gulfmist_63]

At least Linda McCartney could carry a tune.

[@TodayImMaking]

And Paul's "Pipes of Peace"!

[@cvtemgrapes207]

@@Gulfmist_63 not so much a great singer, but possibly better than Yoko... Linda was a beautiful person, but one time Mark and Brian (from KLOS, the LA radio station) got ahold of her isolated microphone at a live concert and made fun of her voice (she probably sounded bad because it was live and her voice was mostly drowned out by the band) The problem for Mark and Brian was that Paul, who was scheduled to be a guest on their show found about their little 'joke' and backed out of the interview - and I don't blame Paul for one minute. Long live the Fab Four!

[@larrybenwell7970]

John Lennon's song "Mother" is one of the most emotional songs ever.

[@robinmills8675]

It has been said that when John was a young boy in school the teacher asked the kids what they wanted to be when they grew up. John said happy. When the teacher told him he didn't understand the assignment, he replied that she didn't understand life. ☺

[@fidge54]

Yes that's Yoko's voice. Happy Christmas Yoko! Much love to you!

[@matthewteague623]

Yea, maybe it's wildly unrealistically idealistic. But it's a wonderful song, and something we should reach for, even if human nature might not let us stay there long.

[@willdwyer6782]

Idealism is never unrealistic. In times of political turmoil it's often the only hope for progress. Why do you think it's usually the outspoken idealists who are violently silenced? I wasn't born yet when JFK was killed, and I was in diapers when RFK and Dr King were killed. John Lennon died about two months before my 13th birthday and I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I got the news he was dead. It was late in the fourth quarter of the Monday Night football game between the dolphins and the Patriots with the score tied at 13. Howard Cosell announced the death of John Lennon while Patriots kicker John Smith was setting up for the game-winning field goal with three seconds left on the clock.

[@mamatay7]

You may say he's a dreamer, but he's not the only one 😊

[@choice12ozborne]

@@willdwyer6782 it is unrealistic bro. From everything that I've seen about those two, they were Always setting a High bar. Those things were never going to be accomplished but that was the part that was idealistic. Idealism is almost always unrealistic but that is because they put that bar so high trauma that when going for the moon might end up being a blender and come up short, it affects a few people. So I understand where you're coming from and I understand where other person's come from time immemorial. This is because realistically the majority of humans would like to see a Utopia or perfect world. The problem is having intentions but then not enough people follow through and it's a repeated episode throughout time. There was Jesus and people before him all the way up to Mohandas K Gandhi that were dreamers and made a difference but not a huge difference because look how these people died. There's never going to be a Utopia on Earth. That's not being pessimistic but rather just being a realist. Human nature will always push some people towards taking advantage of the ones that are striving for a utopian society. Is in our very DNA should do this. I wasn't around back when John and Yoko were doing their thing but I've looked at old videos on KZbin where John and Yoko Ono we're doing some odd things in hopes of creating a mass peace movement. The 60s was not a mass peace movement. From everything I've ever read about the 1960s, the majority of people were not like these "flower children happy. " like John and Yoko just hanging out in bed with hopes it was going to create a massive peace movement in the world. The song Imagine is a perfect example of John Lennon wanting to see something change throughout Humanity, but realizing it wasn't going to change to the masses but only a select few here and there. I don't think the flower children from the 60s accomplished much of anything just like I don't think antifer accomplishes anything. Both of our children were so happy because they were probably tripping on acid and smoking weed as they where you're just hanging and chilling

[@sallybannister6224]

@@choice12ozborne I read your piece a few times . spun it round , broke it down and realised what you had said actually made sense 👍🏻👍🏾

[@baneh1329]

War is in our blood, its our nature, humans are a hot blooded species, there's never been so much as a day without conflict since we first evolved, and probably before that too on a less intelligent level

[@grumpy4ever122]

Magnificent song. John had the ability to write anthemic songs that will last forever. Proof of just how good Lennon was.

[@matthewpayne411]

My personal favorite Christmas song

[@peezdoc]

The Waitresses- Christmas Wrapping!!! The best Christmas song!! I laugh every time I hear it...

[@yelnek4548]

Love that song

[@TomMalaby]

Back up vocals were done by The Harlem Community choir, 30 children from ages four to twelve.

[@relevantbrother8964]

John was killed on 8 December 1980..yesterday was 41 years ago. Rick Beato did a lovely reminisce. Hope to hear more Beatles stuff like the Hard days night album songs

[@willdwyer6782]

I came in contact with Yoko through a scholarship fundraiser in Ann Arbor, Michigan 11 years ago. We organized a concert with a lineup of local musicians covering Beatles and Lennon solos on John's birthday. She heard about it and donated $10,000. Tomorrow will be the 50th anniversary of the John Sinclair Freedom Rally, a benefit concert held at Crisler Arena, University of Michigan's basketball venue, featuring Stevie Wonder, Bob Seger, John and Yoko, and others, to raise money for John Sinclair's legal defense. Sinclair is a local anti-war activist and poet from Ann Arbor who was busted in an undercover sting operation for giving away a couple of joints to an undercover officer and sent to prison for 10 years. Three days after the rally, the Supreme Court of Michigan decided that 10 years for such a minor crime was unconstitutional and commuted his sentence.

[@scottelement]

It ain’t fair, John Sinclair. In the stair for breathing air…

[@willdwyer6782]

..... got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to got to set him freeeeeeee!

[@shellyjones9833]

I have met John Sinclair and have been honored to hear his poetry/music.

[@willdwyer6782]

@@shellyjones9833 I've been a friend of John Sinclair's for more than 20 years. We see each other every year at Hash Bash in Ann Arbor. In another case unrelated to his pot bust, he was charged by the federal government with conspiracy for allegedly plotting to plant explosives in a CIA office in Ann Arbor. The US Supreme Court threw that case out because the FBI didn't get a warrant for the wiretap. That case turned out to be just another nail in the coffin of the Nixon Administration. Next April John Sinclair will be doing a live internet stream from the building he was accused of plotting to blow up, which is now a marijuana dispensary.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@scottelement In the stir for breathing air.

[@eviekelpie1]

Thank you so much for doing this iconic song. We play it every Christmas. His wife Yoko is singing with a choir too. Rest in peace to John Winston Lennon

[@cuzz45]

Having grown up with the Beatles and John Lennon, I always thought of this song as the best and perfect Christmas song. Thank you for doing a reaction to it and for bringing a smile to my face.

[@jonnno2439]

This is one of my favourite Christmas songs . Hearing John's voice here, reminds me of how much his son Julian Lennon sounds like his dad on Too Late For Goodbyes.

[@craigoconnor6662]

Nice to see people not hating on Yoko. I like her.

[@francineviau7096]

Thank you for saying Yoko Ono is a beautiful person. She has had a bad rap for so long. So underserved. She and John, as you said, stood for peace and unity.

[@Slademanxx]

When people say the don't like Yoko, i say why ?, and they can never tell me why.

[@gilbertorodriguez5344]

LOVE FROM PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 GOOD SHOW GREAT SONG J.L R.I.P GREAT Best FELIZ NAVIDAD 🎩🎸JOSÉ FELICIANO🎼🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶✌🎉🎉

[@husker22chad63]

There are so many traditional Christmas songs that are so beautiful and worthy, but this is the song that makes me feel like Christmas has arrived. It always takes me back to Christmas is the northwoods. Such a warm feeling.

[@Pickers1997]

Many songs remind me of what it was like to grow up as a kid in England, but nothing encapsulates the magic of British Christmas during school than this. This is a painfully beautiful reminder of how those memories are fading further into the past as I age, and how distant I’m becoming with everyone I grew up with. I sincerely hope we all meet in these memories from time to time. I miss being young

[@jerryalder2878]

Indeed. Got the record when it first came out. Beautiful and emotional song and makes me weep.

[@ERstat77]

You should react to John's son, Julian Lennon Too late for goodbyes. Always been a favourite of mine.

[@26shedan]

used to have John Lennon on a bit of a pedestal until I saw the Larry King interview of Julian. While Julian was classy I really think charity starts at home and his neglect and estrangement of his first son left a very bad taste in my mouth.

[@josepha5885]

I saw Julian in concert back in the 80's.

[@RickTBL]

@@josepha5885 I was in several bands in LA in the 80's, some great, one was a disaster. For some reason, I got involved in a rapidly thrown together band that only had two rehearsals before playing at the Club Lingerie. I was so mad, knowing the show would be awful, I got there early, and had two beers, something I had never done before a show. Anyhow, we go on, and I'm standing behind my keyboards, looking out into the audience, and all I could see was Julian Lennon, at a table across the bar. I wanted to disappear. I know it's going to be the worst show I've ever been a part of, and when I look up, all I see is Julian. That was long and painful. After the show, our singer had a long talk with Julian in the bar, I just kind of stood around. Julian seemed to enjoy our show, but I'm sure he was just being nice. If only we had had a month to prepare.

[@LadyDoe17]

It’s the image of Johns Glasses falling to the ground! Gets me every time !..

[@waltw4537]

Kudos to you guys! This is the first time I have heard this tune this season. Usually it is on Radio Woodstock WDST-FM, 15 miles away. Thank you. Yes that's Yoko! One day after the anniversary of John's death. He is smiling down on us now. Peace. Oh! The glasses! Oh!

[@RicoBurghFan]

Happy Xmas, Rob and Amber! You're such a beautiful couple and have a wonderful family! Love you much 💗💗💗

[@darkfiction7092]

My late mother loved this song and played it every Christmas. I cry happy tears every time I hear it.

[@michaelcrummy8397]

That was indeed Yoko Ono singing with John, and The Harlem Boys Choir sang the background “War Is over, if you want it”! They were referring to the Vietnam War which was still being fought when this song was released, I believe for Christmas 1971. Keep up the great work. I’m shook when I watch your videos!

[@Renkk17]

More ...John Lennon - Woman - Just like starting over - Watching the Wheels Also ....Paul McCartney - Band on the Run - Uncle Albert - Live and let die - Jet George Harrison - What is Life - Give me Love - All those years ago - Got my mind set on you Ringo Starr - Photograph - You're Sixteen - It don't come easy All Fantastic songs from the individual Beatles after they broke up!

[@willdwyer6782]

You forgot Cold Turkey

[@willdwyer6782]

Working Class Hero

[@willdwyer6782]

Got My Mind Set On You is a cover of a 1962 song recorded by James Ray, who died of an overdose less than a year after he recorded it at the age of 22. George heard it for the first time shopping in a record store while he was in the Chicago area visiting his oldest sister about 5 months before the Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan. The Beatles started covering other tunes by James Ray in concert after Paul got turned on to his music in one of Brian Epstein's record stores. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KoZ6usgpyDm6M

[@nia4me1]

This is my favourite Xmas song since the 70's

[@Cath1027]

Beautiful choice, beautiful song from John and Yoko. Yesterday was John Lennon’s 41st anniversary. Lovely legacy he left through his music and charities. Two beautiful human beings. Thank you for reacting to this amazing song. I wish their dream for the world would eventually happen 🥰

[@messiahmoose]

“War is over… if you want it.” So so true. Check out Stevie Wonder “Someday at Christmas “ which has a similar feel.

[@theoneandonlyCatseye]

"Someday at Christmas" is in my top 5 holiday songs. It's so beautiful and heartfelt.

[@queenbeedat8726]

We need more John Lennons in this world. Please Heavenly Father hear my Prayer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ⛄🎄🦌🎅🤶🥂🎊🎉🎆

[@josepha5885]

Great song. I have 20 Lennon songs on my cell phone.

[@GregPappasJr]

Wonderful song. Lennon's "Imagine" is an all-time great song. Legendary.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

A catchy little tune for sure, but have you actually paid attention to the lyrics. Both the Globalizers and Marxist use the song as an Anthum. The answer no, I can't imagine: No Heaven, No Hell, No Countries, No Religion and No Possessions. I've always been a Beatles and Lennon fan, but this is would make Carl Marx just plain giddy.

[@debbiejarvis5764]

Beautiful song..RIP John you are missed.

[@islandgreenstrong]

Since the day he died, I still cry at all his beautiful words of wisdom and peace in music. Always loved and missed...RIP John Lennon.

[@brt5273]

Well since you asked, I'm gonna put it out there. I'd like for you do "Merry Christmas From the Family" by Robert Earl Keen. most people know it as a funny song, and it IS hilarious, BUT it really chokes me up lol. The reason is that I identify with it so much from childhood memories of my family and how it's like bits and pieces from every Christmas I remember growing up. You don't always find the "magic" where you expect to. I'm not a religious person so for me it's those memories in all their earthy, awkward, quirkiness, and just the fact that our mixed up, mashed up family and friends came together to celebrate in our own way.

[@surlechapeau]

RSR, for Christmas songs: Jose Feliciano "Feliz Navidad" Bruce Springsteen "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping"- its like a mini Hallmark movie in a song!!

[@alisonstevens2712]

I love Jose and Bruce, but not for those songs

[@jenniferrittall404]

Yes to Bruce!!

[@jamessinacore6991]

Maybe some John Mellencamp “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”!?!

[@cap.luisfigo9401]

When John Lennon was shot, I was sitting as a soldier (conscript) at 07:00 a.m. in an office at an air force technical school in Faßberg. A very difficult time. I was totally shocked and had to cry. And my superior officer (a sergeant major) was also close to tears. It was winter, gray, dark, wet and cold. And nothing is as bleak as an old barracks in winter. I still miss him. 💖☯☮

[@billcunningham1121]

When I hear John's voice, especially around the anniversary, it just breaks my heart. Recommend "River" by Joni Mitchell for a Christmas song. Not too cheery, but a work of art.

[@Mellmick26]

“Happy Xmas (war is over) is a Single by John Lennon and Yoko Ono / The Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir Recorded October 26-31 1971 released USA: December 1st 1971 UK: November 24th 1972

[@michiganjfrog366]

I was born in 1966 and as a child I thought every song on the radio was the Beatles...☺ I was 14 when he was murdered and my oldest sister was 24. She was making and early batch of Christmas cookies and we were listening to our Christmas records... Then it went from joy to complete sadness when my friend came over and told us the news. We sat in front of the television and cried all night. This song is just one of the many treasures the genius of John Lennon left us

[@biguy617]

The oligarchy killed John Lennon.

[@markhagerman1837]

This song brings a tear to my eye every time. Why is peace an unattainable goal?

[@frankiebowie6174]

No way, a shout out from Yoko! That’s fantastic. It’s hard to go wrong with a children’s choir backing you up. A great Christmas song.

[@terrymclaughlin7611]

I grew up in the 60,s my teens Beatles were brilliant,i seen live.im glad of the sixties 👍

[@UnderhillKoufax]

Great song! The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” was a 1980s Holiday hit that rocks! I think your family would enjoy it too.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Wow. That's awesome that Yoko gave you a shout out! It seems that she's really cool in her older age as well. She's active in all sorts of things, mostly to benefit others.

[@robertbruner6884]

Good choice. Such a beautiful song. So full of meaning, especially at this time of year. No other song is quite like it.......except "GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER"

[@biguy617]

Lol

[@bryanlong4919]

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee amazing voice, must have for any Christmas music list.

[@RDRussell2]

What does that mean: "war is over if you want it?" I was a little too young to "get" this song when I first heard it. I thoughts wars "just happened." There are times of peace, and there are wartimes. That's history class for you. But the song's meaning is very clear: war doesn't "just happen, human beings make it happen." The message here is that we all have it within ourselves to choose peace. And what better time to remind us of this than at Christmas? But the song also poses a challenge: Do you want the war to be over? Well, what are you doing about it, as we enter a new year? If you want it, you have the power to make change happen. Thank you for acknowledging the anniversary of John's tragic death. You two are hippies at heart, and I love it.

[@philipcone357]

The old sixties rant” what if they gave a war and no one came.” John and Yoko took to mean there is always choice. And in the sixties and seventies there was no Hitler. The North Vietnamese were not trying to invade Hong Kong or Guam.

[@baneh1329]

@@philipcone357 There was still war aplenty , its what we do, since man was still an ape, we war

[@junplanas1403]

Yes, it's Yoko Ono. John and Yoko

[@jokewbass6345]

One of my all time favourite Christmas songs is Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas. I also love Chris De Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling and Johnny Mathis - When a Child Is Born. It would be great if you could listen to any of these 🥰

[@waynemarvin5661]

Uh, it's "I Believe in Father Christmas".

[@jokewbass6345]

@@waynemarvin5661 Oh I am sorry that I missed the word Christmas off. Sorry if I offended you. Mistakes happen sometimes 🙄

[@markharris1125]

Yes, please, some Chris de Burgh on the channel would be wonderful. And so many songs to follow up with.

[@paulmargett9360]

Three of my favourites too. You have good taste. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jokewbass6345]

@@paulmargett9360 Thanks. I am from England too 😊

[@MichaelStoneArt]

Happy Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family! WAR IS OVER (If you want it) NOW. We need this message more than ever.

[@stevenmix3723]

My favorite story from John is when he met Yoko. He came to her art gallery show, and one exhibit was a tall ladder reaching up to the ceiling, with the obvious expectation to climb it, and to read what was written on a small note attached to the ceiling. John expected to see something cynical, and was ready to goof on it, until he read that it simply said "Yes." That captured him.

[@lisafayepranger8561]

one artist 'getting' another. Love that story and the whole concept of what the tall ladder and how we finally get to a point in our lives when we say YES to living. She is such an excellent concept artist. To this day.

[@sagan666]

I miss you John.

[@tedmohr6353]

This came out Christmas 1971. I was just drafted and had a lot on my mind There is another video showing John Yoko with th Harlem boys choir singing the words and it was a special production. John and Yoko were so patient and the the kids are so happy, I can't help but think about how this moment was for them.

[@strings53notlob50]

I was 15 years old when John Lennon got shot. It was a few weeks before Christmas and this song got played a lot. Something you may or may not realize you do this bridge the gap between cultures and generations. We all grow up in our cultural bubbles of the type of music we listen to sometimes never hearing outside of that bubble. In this immediate gratification no attention span world we live in where people may hear a snippet of a song and dismiss it. You are sitting down and taking the time for yourselves and the people out here in KZbin land to actually listen to the song to find its beauty Instead of dismissing something quickly you may have heard in the background on the radio. There are many songs I’ve had to listen to many times for it to grow on but then I love it. On a separate note for us old heads, or at least me, it always seems surprising when people don’t know who certain people are in a video. The people in this video are all huge musicians. George Harrison from the Beatles who started this group, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne from ELO, and the fifth Wilbury who was not in this video because he passed away shortly before Roy Orbison. What was put in this video was a very poignant shot of the chair rocking with Roy Orbison’s guitar in it. I would love to meet you guys and sit down and just talk and play music for a couple days. Keep doing what you are doing! Peace!

[@robertwarfield4791]

One of my favorites. There are 3 songs that I must hear every Christmas season and this is one of them. The other 2? Santa an' His Ol Lady by Cheech N Chong and Twelves Days of Christmas by Bob And Doug McKenzie.

[@gorydetails709]

Bob and Doug MacKenzie (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) are classic Canadian comedy, and that is is my fav version of that song! The Muppets are a close second. Lol!

[@jasonremy1627]

Classics!

[@Xcris_crosX]

I requested Cheech & Chong, I have a funny feeling they won’t touch that one to react on

[@scottdash]

Love Bob and Doug. The best hosers of all time.

[@denystull355]

I much prefer Father Christmas by ELP and A Christmas Song by Jethro Tull.

[@interghost]

Theres no way you've not heard this song before?? Its on every radio station, in every shop, on TV every year! Anyway still a cool video! :)

[@tammylier4919]

Woman by John Lennon is an awesome song. Could you do a reaction video to that one too, please? 💕

[@daveharris6975]

John's solo " I'm losing you" is awesome

[@joshsmith302]

Burl Ives did a lot of Christmas songs. (Holly Jolly Christmas), (Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer), (Frosty the snowman). He is not a crooner. He's more of folk music.

[@bradleyspear167]

Especially "Holly Jolly Christmas".

[@yelnek4548]

Classic Christmas songs

[@debjorgo]

I'd say, you have to give Rudolph to the Gene Autry version.

[@alisonstevens2712]

Sorry, those 3 are horrible

[@gregorymoore2877]

@@debjorgo Yes, "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry And "Frosty The Snow Man" by Jimmy Durante (not Burl Ives.)

[@jerryalder2878]

Got the record when it first came out. Now 64 years old and for me it is still the most beautiful and emotional Christmas song. Deliberately just searched for it to listen once again at home so I don't get weepy when it suddenly gets played in the supermarket.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

It’s one of those beautiful songs that you have to hear at Christmas time

[@59elgreco]

Foe your enjoyment ...one of the greatest Christmas commercial of all. It is said this took place during World War 1 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and Sansbury 1914 commercial 2014 is their adaptation of the event. Will touch your hear. Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings

[@Tinker_LV426]

Chills. Yoko gave u a shout out?! Yesterday was a sad day, always will be at least for me. #peace #bagism

[@otisroseboro5613]

One of my all time favorite Christmas songs

[@dalebutler7367]

Actually Yoko was not a bad singer. She was into "avant garde" art and did some "weird" stuff (for example-"Don't Worry Kyoko.Mummy's Only Looking For A Hand In The Snow." But the flip side of "Happy Christmas",I believe, was a song called "Listen. The Snow is Falling." Her voice is very pleasant and the song is beautiful.

[@melaniebarela6938]

Very well said.

[@peterjonas4971]

There would be no B-52s or Galaxie 500 without Yoko.

[@lisemzarate4029]

Definitely have a soft spot for this song

[@neilmacleod7882]

Awesome reaction guys. Can you do Greg Lake’s “I Believe in Father Christmas”? He’s from Emerson Lake & Palmer

[@daverudbarg]

Yes.

[@billcole5035]

Yes, that is Yoko singing. A great Christmas song with a wonderful message.

[@GranFelicia]

still hoping to see Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses!! Classic 80's Christmas song.... I know ALL the words!! LOL

[@denniscash4072]

"War is ovr if you want it..." PURE LOVE!!!!

[@megdelany5688]

❤ This song! Thanks y'all! RIP John Lennon ☮

[@tjhunger5656]

What a perfect song. The war is at long last finally over. Thank God! Let us pray for all those who have suffered through the war, and that We never have to suffer through another one. And that the surviving veterans of wars and their families have a peaceful and Mary Christmas they deserve it

[@rogermcginnis2765]

I've always felt this song represented the true spirit of the Christmas season (no matter what the religion or what they call the season, the meaning is the same of love all). You might want to listen to "The Ballad of John and Yoko"...

[@joergen11111]

WAR IS OVER - NOW....important words of a genius who had to leave the world 1980 in the age of 40....

[@ddiamondr1]

We were so optimistic coming out of the 60's. We really thought the world was changed, and of course it has changed, but in too many ways, not enough. This is a wonderful song. A shout-out from Yoko? Wow. This is still possible...humans are moving forward. Happy Christmas :)

[@lynnerapping7725]

More Beatles please!! You haven't even scratched the surface of their brilliance!!

[@bodynhand]

I'm gonna throw a vote in the hat for "Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses. It's CLASSIC 1980's Christmas music! Love it! ALSO - "Christmas in Hollis" by Run D.M.C. - Looooooove them both!

[@johncurtis7186]

YES!!!!! Great horn section too, which Amber loves.

[@vandergod]

Christmas in Hollis! Loved it ever since I first heard it in “Die Hard”!

[@barblibrarian]

It was so important to have the music of John Lennon in our world. His death was devastating. Listening to this song is always bittersweet to me.

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It’s not exactly a joyful song, but there’s lot of hope and optimism in this song for a brighter future. John Lennon is such a genius, to create an anti-war Christmas song, and still sound Christmassy and warm.

[@willdwyer6782]

John Lennon wasn't the first to contrast Christmas cheer with the darkness of war in song. Check out Bing Crosby's 1943 WWII era holiday classic I'll Be Home For Christmas.

[@pitapanda8319]

Yoko Ono - have mercy. lol My ears are still bleeding from listening to her back in the 70's.

[@becuzitsthere4484]

Jethro Tull has an entire Christmas album. Great version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". You will be shocked! FLUTE for you guys!

[@cathyortiz1280]

They bought huge billboards in major cities that said "Happy Xmas, War Is Over (if you want it.)" Great message. Yes, it's Yoko singing on the chorus too. Harlem Choir. Just beautiful! Yes, they've always tried to support love, peace & equality. John's my fav singer/songwriter for that reason. This is my fav Xmas song.

[@vrvaughn]

One of the few to write his own Christmas song instead of just covering an established Christmas song… If you’ve never heard the Beatles song In My Life.. you should listen to it. He wrote it when he was 24 or 25 years old and the lyrics are wise beyond his chronological age.. It’s on the Rubber Soul album…

[@oarueff]

Two more Christmas song suggestions, Greg Lake's I Believe In Father Christmas and the Pretender's 2000 Miles.