John Lennon and Yoko Ono — under the moniker John & Yoko — hit the top 10 for the first time on a U.K.-based chart as “Happy ...

Though released ahead of Christmas 1971, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and its origins go back several years earlier. The song's ...

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John Lennon, the mastermind behind Happy Xmas (War Is Over), created a Christmas classic with a powerful anti-war message.

“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 ...

The Best Rock Christmas Songs bracket consists of eight first-round matchups, showcasing a diverse range of holiday classics. Each song brings its unique flair to the festive season, and here are a ...

Here are 40 Christmas music classics for your playlist, from Mariah Carey to Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell and more.

Since it’s often focused on the good times, classic rock is a great genre for New Year’s. One John Lennon song needs to be accepted as a New Year’s standard. It mentions the holiday in its chorus!

John Lennon's 1971 hit, "Imagine", helped him find the right approach for his iconic seasonal protest anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)".

The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated ...