Several of their later albums were released under the name The Plastic Ono Band, and often featured other musicians such as Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, and Alan White. The Plastic Ono Band's first album, Live Peace in Toronto 1969, was recorded during the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival. The first half of their performance consisted of rock standards, and during the second half, Ono took the microphone and along with the band performed what may be one of the first expressions of the avant garde during a rock concert. The set ended with music that consisted mainly of feedback, while Ono screamed and sang.
Their fifth album together, Some Time in New York City, released in 1972, is fiercely motivated by political issues the couple found themselves confronted with upon moving to New York City in September, 1971. The album was highly controversial but is generally seen as the beginning of Ono's emergence as a songwriter with "Sisters O Sisters", "Born In A Prison", and "We're All Water"
With the birth of their son Sean in 1975, Lennon put his career on hold to raise the boy and rekindle his relationship with his older son Julian. In the summer of 1980, both Lennon and Ono felt ready to resume to work and began composing. They made the decision to release their impending songs together on the same album. Subtitled "A Heart Play", Double Fantasy would be a collection of songs whereby John and Yoko would be singing to each other.
Released in 1984, Milk and Honey is notable for being Lennon's first posthumous release of music, having been recorded in the last months of his life during and following the sessions for Double Fantasy. Though Lennon's death caused a temporary shelving of the project, Ono was later capable of returning to complete it.
Happy X Mas
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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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.
The song "Happy X Mas" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is a poignant commentary on the Christmas season, urging listeners to reflect on the past year and look forward to a brighter future. The opening lines of the song pose a question to the listener, asking them to reflect on what they have accomplished in the past year. This is followed by a message of goodwill, wishing the listener a merry Christmas and hoping that they have fun with their loved ones.
As the song progresses, Lennon and Ono expand on their message of unity and goodwill towards all people, regardless of race, socioeconomic status or any other factors that may divide them. The lyrics urge listeners to stop fighting and work together to create a better world, free from fear and conflict.
The final line of the song, "War is over if you want it, war is over now," is a powerful message of hope, urging listeners to take action and work towards peace. The song is a reminder that, although the Christmas season is often associated with commercialism and consumerism, it can also be a time for reflection and hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
It's that time of the year and the question is, what have you accomplished?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
A year has passed, but a new one has just started.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
This is a time to celebrate and have a good time.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend time with your loved ones, regardless of their age or relationship.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Best wishes for the holiday season and the upcoming year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
We hope for a year without worries.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Christmas is for everyone, regardless of their strength.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Both the wealthy and the less fortunate face their own challenges on this journey through life.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white.
People of all races and backgrounds deserve to experience the joy of the holiday season.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let's put an end to all conflicts, especially those rooted in racial prejudice.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
As a society, what have we achieved during the past year?
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Enjoy the holiday season and create happy memories.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend time with your loved ones and cherish the memories.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Best wishes for the holiday season and the upcoming year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
We hope for a year that is free of anxiety and fear.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
We have the power to end wars if we actively work towards it.
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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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