Jeff Lake & Cellophane Flowers’ rendition of “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” is a beautiful and soaring tribute to the classic song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Lake’s voice effortlessly reaches the high vocal lines sung by Yoko Ono on the original version, while the simple score for guitar and string trio adds a touch of elegance to the track.
This release marks the first by Jeff Lake & Cellophane Flowers since their 2020 album “Penny Lane,” which is available on CD and digital outlets worldwide. The idea for “The Christmas Chronicles” was born in 2019 while Lake was singing in a church choir during Christmas Eve mass. As Lake explains, “Pastor Sallie began speaking of the Christmas Day Truce in 1914 during World War I. I’m a huge history buff and Beatles fan, so I immediately connected the dots to John & Yoko’s song. In that moment, ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ were born.”
Overall, “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” by Jeff Lake & Cellophane Flowers is a beautifully executed and heartfelt tribute to a holiday classic. The song’s soaring vocals and elegant instrumentation make it a must-listen for fans of Lennon and Ono’s original versio