Beginning today, fans around the world can
stream the new Amazon Original song for the holidays, featuring
additional vocals by Chrissy Teigen and Luna Simone
Just ask, “Alexa, play John Legend’s new
holiday song”
(NASDAQ: AMZN) — Amazon Music today announced critically
acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and EGOT winner,
John Legend, has released a beautiful version of “Happy
Christmas (War Is Over),” a Christmas song originally released
in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the
Harlem Community Choir, as an Amazon Original for the holidays.
Produced by Raphael Saadiq, with additional vocals by Chrissy
Teigen and daughter Luna, “Happy Christmas (War Is
Over) (Amazon Original)” is out today, available to stream and
purchase exclusively on Amazon Music. Watch John Legend discuss his
inspiration for recording “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)”
HERE and listen to the song at
https://amzn.to/HappyChristmasWarIsOver.
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John Legend Releases Version of “Happy
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Legend says, “Recording this song was such an
inspiration, and I got to include my wife and my daughter in the
process. We all came together to sing a beautiful song that needs
to be heard, and I’m thrilled for my fans to be able to hear it on
Amazon Music. In their original version, John Lennon and Yoko Ono
were speaking to that desire for peace, and I think it’s a good
message for us right now.”
Recorded at Blakeslee Studio in North Hollywood, CA, “Happy
Christmas (War Is Over) (Amazon Original)” also includes
harmonies from the children’s choir of The Fernando Pullum
Community Arts Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to
provide quality performing arts instruction to at-risk youth and
help them build self-esteem, develop civic responsibility, and
achieve academic success.
“Amazon Music is the biggest destination for holiday music, and
we love working with artists from all genres to create unique,
original recordings during the season for our customers. We saw a
tremendous opportunity to work with John to bring a new take on
this classic song to life, and the end result speaks for itself,”
says Dan McCarroll, global head of Amazon Originals for Amazon
Music. “We’re thrilled to kick off the holidays with such a
wonderful song, exclusively for our customers.”
Legend recently released an expanded version of his first
Christmas album, A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS: THE DELUXE EDITION.
The album, executive produced by Raphael Saadiq, features new
original recordings and holiday classics and is available HERE.
“A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy” Holiday
special will also air on Thursday, December 12 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC
where John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate the season of joy
and laughter with music alongside the couple’s family and talented
celebrity friends.
Holiday music is quickly charting on Amazon Music, with the
Holiday Favorites station already hitting #1, and 2019 voice
requests for holiday music on Alexa 70% higher than last year’s
rate. In addition to “Happy Christmas (War Is Over) (Amazon
Original),” hundreds of Amazon Originals featuring both
emerging and established artists across numerous genres are
available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. To date,
Amazon Music has worked with an incredible range of artists,
including recent new Amazon Original holiday songs by Ellie
Goulding, Ingrid Michaelson & Jason Mraz, as well as past songs
from Katy Perry, Beck, Jack White, The National, Al Green, Sia,
Brett Young, Snoop Dogg, King Calaway, J.S. Ondara, Ruston Kelly,
producer Matt Ross-Spang and more. Legend’s new holiday song is now
available on all Amazon Music streaming tiers, including Prime
Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and on Amazon Music HD, in the
highest quality streaming audio available.
For more information, please visit: www.johnlegend.com.
About John Legend
Multiplatinum artist John Legend has garnered ten Grammy Awards,
an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy
Award, making Legend the first African-American man to earn an
EGOT. Legend has released six celebrated albums, including Get
Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Love in the
Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), and A Legendary Christmas
(2018). Legend starred in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in
Concert" in 2018, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special
and nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited Series). Legend
joined "The Voice" for Season 16 (2019), winning with his mentee
Maelyn Jarmon and is currently a judge on Season 17. John is a
partner in Get Lifted Film Co., serving as an Executive Producer
for "Southern Rites," "United Skates," WGN America's "Underground,"
and films "Southside With You" and "La La Land." As a
philanthropist, Legend initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015
to change the national conversation surrounding our country's
misguided criminal justice policies and to end mass
incarceration.
About Amazon Music
Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to
unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and
stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access
to new releases and classic hits through multiple streaming tiers.
With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening
of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership.
Listeners can also enjoy Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides
access to more than 50 million songs and the latest new releases.
Amazon Music HD, a new tier of the highest quality streaming audio,
offers more than 50 million songs in High Definition, and millions
of songs in Ultra High Definition. Customers also have free access
to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on
Amazon Music. Engaging with music has never been more natural,
simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or
download the Amazon Music app.
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