Radio 2's Great British Songbook
The Feeling sing Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Listen to The Feeling performing 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' originally sung by John Lennon.
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About The Song
'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' is a Christmas song by John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band. It was recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City in late October of 1971, with the help of producer Phil Spector.
It features soaring, heavily echoed vocals, and a sing-along chorus. The children singing in the background were from the Harlem Community Choir and are credited on the song's single.
Although the song is a protest song about the Vietnam War, it has become a Christmas standard and has appeared on several Christmas albums.
Read more at WikipediaThe Feeling performed this Great British Christmas Songbook track during Chris Evans' Drivetime on Monday 15 December 2008.
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