John Lennon's Music Resurges on Charts Due to a Joint Project with His Spouse
The later part of John Lennon's solo musical journey was characterized by numerous high-profile collaborations with his wife, Yoko Ono. The duo continued to work together frequently until Lennon's demise in 1980. Since then, Ono has maintained a strong connection to Lennon's enduring legacy.
This week, Lennon graces the Billboard charts with a successful album and one of his most renowned solo hits. Ono contributes to the smash hit, significantly boosting the overall impact of the album it's included on.
"Happy XMas (War Is Over)" ascends on three Billboard charts this week, alongside numerous holiday tracks, perhaps a hundred to two hundred more. Although led by Lennon, the song also acknowledges the contributions of Ono, as well as The Plastic Ono Band and The Harlem Community Choir.
The song, now considered a Christmas classic, gains momentum on both of the company's globally reaching rosters. "Happy XMas (War Is Over)" reaches No. 21 on the Billboard Global Excl. US, and settles slightly lower on the Billboard Global 200. The track has now spent 24 weeks on both rosters, introduced in 2020, well after Lennon's passing.
The single rises even higher on the only American chart it can be found on this season. The pacifist/holiday tune climbs from No. 7 to No. 5 on the Rock Streaming Songs chart, nearing its No. 3 peak position.
For a considerable period, "Happy XMas (War Is Over)" was one of Lennon's most successful solo singles, existing independently of any album. The song was later added to the tracklist of Gimme Some Truth. (2020), which experienced a significant boost as a result.
Gimme Some Truth. (2020) finds its way onto three Billboard charts this week, and reappears on two out of three. On the third, it's on an upward trajectory, as increased streams and sales of "Happy XMas (War Is Over)" have rekindled the album's commercial success.
Lennon's 2020 compilation reenters the Billboard 200 at No. 127, and the Top Rock Albums list at No. 21. It occupies a position between these two, at No. 27, on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums ranking.
After their collaboration, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's album also appears on the Billboard charts. Yoko Ono's contributions significantly boosted the impact of the album.
Their song "Happy XMas (War Is Over)" features on the Billboard charts this week, acknowledging the contributions of Yoko Ono and other collaborators.
The duo's holiday tune reaches impressive positions on various Billboard charts, including the Rock Streaming Songs chart, showcasing its enduring popularity.
The song's reappearance on the Billboard 200 is partly due to its inclusion in John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 2020 compilation album.
Gaining momentum once again, the 2020 compilation album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono reenters the Billboard charts, showcasing the timeless appeal of their music.
