Nothing But a Big Fat TRICK Here, Everybody

John Lennon famously had the Harlem Children’s Choir sing on his iconic Happy Xmas (War is Over) Christmas classic; I’ve loved the song for decades like everybody else, but only just now realized this little nugget:

The Harlem Community Choir – 30 children, most of them four to twelve years of age – came to the studio on the afternoon of 31 October to record backing vocals for the counter-melody and sing-along chorus.

My highlight. Of course in my own head ("in my own head"....as opposed to me being in somebody else’s head, I suppose?) I assume that any kid would be nothing but 100% thrilled at the chance to be involved with singing on a an ex-Beatles’ record, but the reality is I’m guessing there was a recording room full of outraged kids singing their hearts out that night. 😬😜🤣🕺

 

Of course later when Lennon realized what Halloween was & what had happened he deluged the kids with what I'm sure was the candy haul of their lifetimes.  😜🤣🕺