John Lennon and Yoko Ono are the songwriters behind “Happy Xmas (War Is Over,)” not so secretly alluding to the meaning behind this protest song. Here’s what fans said about the meaning behind the ...

In the fall of 1971, Lennon recorded “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” with the Plastic Ono Band. Spector produced the record, and when Lennon first played him the song, he noticed a striking similarity ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” returns as a holiday ...