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Happy Xmas (War is Over) [Single]

~ Idols (Pop Idol) (Artist)
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (15 Dec 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B0000YAU2O
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 205,862 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
2. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
4. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Video)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Disgusted would be an understatement., 15 Dec 2003
Before I heard that the "Pop Idol" finalists would be releasing this song I didn't even know that "Pop Idol" still existed. Now that I know that it does all I can say is that these people should be shot! Destroying a masterpiece shouldn't be rewarded!

Many people have commented that "Ohh they sing so well." Big deal. It''s hardly like they had to learn to sing and personally I don't think they do sing very well, they've made the song sound like American cheesy schmaltz when before it was a classic. If this song goes to no.1 then truly it reflects the appaling state of our country's tastes. When are people going to get bored of this crap? Its all the same and nearly every song released by these manufactured "artists" is a cover, with the exception of hear'say who simply made bad, bad songs.

Without Britain there would be no Beatles, no Rolling Stones, no Led Zeppelin and many other true musicians. These bands started out over three decades ago and we still talk about them, do you think that in even one year people will remember the Pop "Idols." I think not. I urge Amazon to ban this CD because young children might actually think that the Pop Idols wrote the song!

Disgusted....

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9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL BUT ONE OF THEIR BEST, 2 Dec 2003
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i will say one thing straight away they dont beat te original, the original is a great song, a great xmas song a great beatles song but it is not one of their best even though it is very good.
this version does come close to the original in my opinion but doesnt beat it. but it is a fantastic song. i know many ppl say it destroys lennons version and that is their opinion but i disagree. even the people i dont like on the show sound good on the song.
i think their voices blend well to.
and track 3 is probably one of my fave christmas songs ever.

so while a good cover not better than the original still a worthy ***** 5 stars.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars awful, 19 Dec 2003
a timeless song is ruined by 12 people not fit to stand in a pub and sing karaoke.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Wars may never end, but the music will always go on!
To "musicandfilmsnob" from London, I think your name tells it all! American cheese smaltz, indeed? That comment is as idiotic and racist as I have ever heard. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2004 by John G. Zocco

1.0 out of 5 stars Please don't buy this!
Sorry to tell you, but war certainly is not over. Although this single is perhaps a reason to start another! Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2003 by J. E. Holden

1.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Tragedy
I abseloutely think this is a terrible song. The original masterpiece by John Lennon is much, much better. You are better off buying Bo Selecta's Proper Crimbo CD/DVD. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2003 by phil455

5.0 out of 5 stars Kirsty Crawford's first single !
If you've been seeing the video on TV and especially just clips of it then you will fail to not notice the wonderful Kirsty Crawford. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2003 by yupus2

1.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS!
I thought the last Pop Idols were bad, but then I heard this. This single is like blasphemy to the music god that is John Lennon. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutley fantastic
This song sends shivers up my spine when i hear it. They all sing absolutely brilliantly!!
Published on 11 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars So this is Christmas......
I'll start with a similar point - The full track title is Happy Christmas War Is Over (If you want it) which was the point that John Lennon was trying to get across. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christmas single CD of 2003
This CD features the 12 finalists from the TV show Pop Idols in four Christmas tracks including a video of the main song Happy Xmas (War is Over), previously done by John Lennon... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Merry, merry Christmas......
This song will defo be number one - its written in the christmas stars.

You have to admire the pop idols - they must be pretty freaked at their success. Read more

Published on 8 Dec 2003 by analouisa

5.0 out of 5 stars The Idols- Merry Xmas (War is Over)
Ok, I'll start with the only negative point- Stupid title to pick, war is not over, and so maybe a bit of a bad move there!
Otherwise-amazing! Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by N. Wilson

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