Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were a novelty pop music act who were the t… Read Full Bio ↴Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were a novelty pop music act who were the third band to have their first three releases go to number one on the UK singles chart, a feat they achieved between July and December 1989. The previous bands to do so were Gerry & the Pacemakers and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. They also went to number one in several other countries, but not the United States.

Jive Bunny's three number ones were "Swing the Mood", "That's What I Like" and "Let's Party". All three songs used sampling and synthesisers to combine pop music from the early rock and roll era together into a medley. The results were somewhat like the earlier Stars on 45, who actually hired "sound-alike" singers and musicians to recreate the music from scratch.

Each song used a sampled instrumental theme to join the songs together, in much the same way as dance music megamixes. "Swing the Mood" used Glenn Miller's famous "In The Mood" (a recording dating back to 1940), "That's What I Like" featured the theme music from the television police drama Hawaii 5-0, while "Let's Party" used "March of the Mods" (also known as the Finnjenka Dance).

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were in reality a father and son DJ team from Rawmarsh near
Rotherham in South Yorkshire
. They have continued to work under the name, but with less chart success.

The original idea was from Les Hemstock on the DJ-only Mastermix DJ service. Andy Pickles (the son) then become the front man largely on his own. John Pickles (the father) was never actually in the band, but the owner of the label and effectively the manager.

Andy Pickles later went on to found hard house record label Tidy_Trax with fellow DJ Ammadeus Mozart.

Happy Xmas
Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers Lyrics

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So this is Christmas and what have you done,
Another year over, a new one just begun.

And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.

And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.

And so happy Christmas for black and for white
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.

And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Another year over, a new one just begun.

And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.

War is over if you want it, war is over now.

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Xmas" by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers is a classic Christmas song that brings light to the holiday season. The song starts off by questioning what one has accomplished this year and preparing for the next year. The lyrics encourage reflection on what has been done in the past year, and to strive for a better future. It then goes on to extend a message of inclusion for all people; wishing individuals, regardless of race or status, a happy holiday and ending the bloodshed of war. The last verse declares that "War is over if you want it, war is over now," encouraging listeners to think of peace and to make a conscious choice to stop the fighting.

One way to interpret the lyrics is the importance of celebrating Christmas with loved ones, but also acknowledging the struggles and hardships of others, including those less fortunate. The song stresses the need for peace and unity in the world, and that this can be achieved if people come together.

Line by Line Meaning

So this is Christmas and what have you done,
This is Christmas time, and it’s time for introspection. What have you achieved so far in the past year?

Another year over, a new one just begun.
The year has come to an end, and a new one is beginning. It's time to start fresh!

And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Here we are again in the festive season, let's enjoy it to the fullest!

The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
May all your loved ones be with you to celebrate the joyous occasion!

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
Let's pray that this festive season is peaceful and without any worry.

And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
This is a season of joy and celebration for everyone, regardless of their social or economic status.

The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Everyone has a long journey to travel in life, no matter their financial standing.

And so happy Christmas for black and for white
This is a time to celebrate and spread happiness regardless of our skin color.

For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let us stop all the hatred and conflicts, and spread love and unity.

And so this is Christmas and what have we done
As a society, what have we achieved during this year when we come together to celebrate the festive season?

Another year over, a new one just begun.
One more year has passed, and it's time to welcome a new beginning.

And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
We wish you a joyous and fun-filled holiday season!

The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
May your loved ones be with you and may all ages come together to witness the festivities.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with new beginnings and happiness.

Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
Let's pray for a world with no fear and only happiness in abundance!

War is over if you want it, war is over now.
Let's end all the wars and conflicts, and strive for a peaceful world. It's up to us!

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, YOKO ONO

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