John Legend releases cover version of “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)”
Amazon Music just announced that critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, EGOT winner and “The Voice” co-host, John Legend, has released his version of “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” a Christmas song originally released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir.
Produced by Raphael Saadiq, with additional vocals by wife Chrissy Teigen and daughter Luna, “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” is out now and available to stream exclusively on Amazon Music.
Legend says, “Recording this song was such an inspiration, and I got to include my wife and my daughter in the process. We all came together to sing a beautiful song that needs to be heard, and I’m thrilled for my fans to be able to hear it on Amazon Music. In their original version, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were speaking to that desire for peace, and I think it’s a good message for us right now.”
Recorded at Blakeslee Studio in North Hollywood, California, “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” also includes harmonies from the children’s choir of The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality performing arts instruction to at-risk youth and help them build self-esteem, develop civic responsibility, and achieve academic success.
You can watch John Legend, recently anointed People’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive, discuss his inspiration for recording “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” by checking out the video at the end of this article.
Legend recently released an expanded version of his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas: The Deluxe Edition. The album, executive produced by Raphael Saadiq, features new original recordings and holiday classics and is available HERE.
“A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy” Holiday special will also air on Thursday, December 12 at 10 p.m. on NBC, where Legend and Teigen celebrate the season of joy and laughter with music alongside the couple’s family and talented celebrity friends.
You can watch John Legend, recently anointed People’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive, discuss his inspiration for recording “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” by checking out the video below.
You can hear the song over at Amazon Music.
Just say, “Alexa, play John Legend’s new holiday song.”
(Source: Amazon Music)
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