John Lennon Is Back On The Hot 100–And He's Not Alone
This week’s Hot 100 reflects the tracking period just before Christmas Day arrived, so it makes sense that this may be the busiest frame of the year for holiday hits. The upper reaches of the ranking are almost entirely owned by various seasonal smashes, and a handful of beloved older compositions finally find their way back to the tally before the new year arrives.
This week, John Lennon returns to the Hot 100–Billboard’s ranking of the most-consumed songs in the U.S. The superstar finds his way back to the tally with his Christmas cut “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” The tune reappears on the list at No. 48 as the biggest gift-giving day returns.
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is credited not just to Lennon, though it was released during his solo career. The tune is credited to the duo John & Yoko. It also features both The Plastic Ono Band and The Harlem Community Choir.
Source: Hugh McIntyre/forbes.com
