The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Happy Xmas
Various Artists Lyrics
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[John/Yoko/The Plastic Ono Band/The Harlem Community Choir]
(Happy Xmas Kyoko
Happy Xmas Julian)
So this is Xmas
And what have you done
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Xmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The world is so wrong (if you want it)
And so happy Xmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Xmas (war is over)
And what have we done (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
A new one just begun (if you want it)
And so happy Xmas (war is over)
We hope you have fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear one (war is over)
The old and the young (now)
A very Merry Xmas
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
Happy Xmas
The song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a holiday song that was first released in 1971 by the music duo John Lennon and Yoko Ono, along with the Plastic Ono Band and the Harlem Community Choir. The song is a call for peace and an end to war during the holiday season, and it features a variety of voices singing in unison. The lyrics of the song are straightforward, with Lennon and Ono encouraging listeners to enjoy the holiday season while also reflecting on the state of the world and the need for peace.
The song begins by acknowledging the fact that another year has come and gone, and that a new one has just begun. In the chorus, Lennon and Ono wish listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and they express the hope that the coming year will be a good one. However, the song also acknowledges the fact that there is much wrong with the world, particularly with regard to war and conflict. The chorus includes the repeated phrase "war is over, if you want it," which serves to emphasize the idea that peace is possible if people are willing to work towards it.
The verses of the song are similarly focused on the need for peace and an end to war. In particular, the song emphasizes the idea that peace is something that should be desired and worked towards by people of all backgrounds and identities. The lines "for black and for white" and "for yellow and red ones" serve to remind listeners that peace is a universal goal that should be pursued by people of all races and nationalities. Overall, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a simple yet powerful call for peace that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy Xmas Kyoko
Wishing a happy Christmas to Kyoko, highlighting the spirit of giving and spreading joy to loved ones
Happy Xmas Julian
Wishing a happy Christmas to Julian, highlighting the spirit of spreading joy to all, regardless of age
So this is Xmas
Acknowledging the arrival of the holiday season, questioning our actions over the past year and moving forward with hope and goodwill
And what have you done
Reflecting on our actions and achievements in the past year, and questioning if they were meaningful and impactful
Another year over
Noting that the year is ending, and it is time to move forward into the new year
And a new one just begun
Recognizing that the year ahead is new, and it brings new opportunities and challenges
And so this is Xmas
Repeating the acknowledgment of the arrival of the Christmas season and extending the wishes of a happy and joyful Christmas
I hope you have fun
Extending the wishes of joy and happiness for the holiday season
The near and the dear one
Wishing joy and happiness not just to family members or close ones but to everyone we care about and hold dear
The old and the young
Extending the spirit of joy and happiness to everyone regardless of age and recognizing that the spirit of Christmas is universal
And a happy New Year
Wishing happiness and prosperity for the coming year
Let's hope it's a good one
Expressing hope and optimism for the year ahead, and the possibility of good things to come
Without any fear
Emphasizing the importance of hope and positivity in spite of any fears or uncertainties we may have
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
Outlining that the message of peace and hope is relevant for everyone regardless of their status or social position
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
Reinforcing the idea that peace is not just a privilege but a necessity for everyone, regardless of social or economic status
The world is so wrong (if you want it)
Highlighting the current state of the world in terms of conflict and strife, but also emphasizing that change is possible if we want it
And so happy Xmas (war is over)
Extending the message of peace and Christmas cheer to everyone, and emphasizing that war can be ended if we choose to do so
For black and for white (if you want it)
Reinforcing the idea that peace is not just reserved for certain races or groups, but for everyone who wants it
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Extending the message of peace and Christmas cheer to people from all ethnic backgrounds and emphasizing that war can be ended if we choose to do so
Let's stop all the fight (now)
Calling for an end to all conflict and strife, and emphasizing the need for peace in our lives and in the world
And what have we done (if you want it)
Asking all of us to reflect on our actions and decisions in the past year and recognize that positive change is possible if we choose to make it happen
A new one just begun (if you want it)
Recognizing that the new year holds new possibilities and opportunities, and highlighting that change is possible if we make the right choices
We hope you have fun (if you want it)
Extending the message of joy and Christmas cheer, emphasizing that we can choose to make the most of the holiday season
War is over, if you want it
Reinforcing the message of peace and hope, reminding us that we can work together to end conflict and strife if we choose to do so
War is over now
Concluding the song with the message of peace and hope, emphasizing that peace is possible if we work towards it
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António Marta
Uma das mais espetaculares músicas de Natal tanto na vós dela como no original
Edmir Mancini
essa melodia nunca envelhece linda demais 👋👋👋👋
AndrePopBr
Ouvindo agora no almoço familiar :) Amamos!
Da Boz
Lots of amazing artists have covered this Lennon classic, and while it's hard to pick a fav...this ones definitely up there. I also have mad respect for Celine being the only artist who kept the original line of: 'the war is so long'. EVERY other person who's covered it either recites 'the road is so long' or the more commonly used 'the world is so wrong'.
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It's tending again.. happy xmas 🎄
Paloma Nogueira
Ela é Maravilhosa , DIva , Divaaaaa
amo amo amo amooooooo
Mateus Lopez
Hino maravilhoso
Michael Jenkins
This always brings me in the Christmas mood.
Christopher Prince
You no good it really do❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
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That chorus at 1:50, incredible 👏 her voice is captivating