John Lennon Is Back Inside The Top 40 On A Chart That Didn't Exist When He Was Alive
John Lennon was one of the bestselling musicians of his time. Between the many, many smashes he released as one-fourth of The Beatles to his experimental and pioneering solo work, he never had a tough time selling his albums and singles. But people don’t purchase music like they used to. These days, streaming is king, and while many legacy acts haven’t been able to adapt to this new age in the music industry, Lennon has done so beautifully.
The late rocker claims a top 40 hit again in the United Kingdom, as his most famous holiday song is on the rise as the season continues. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” surges back into that region on one tally, which didn’t exist when Lennon was still alive.
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” surges from No. 67 to No. 30 on the latest edition of the Official Streaming chart. The ranking—and streaming platforms in general—weren’t introduced until decades after Lennon’s murder in 1980, so it would be understandable if he’d never landed on this list. The former Beatle’s Christmas cut is still so popular, though, that it breaks onto this tally at the end of every year.
Source: Hugh McIntire/forbes.com
