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Miley Cyrus Sang a Beautiful Cover of "Happy Xmas" with John Lennon's Son
Cyrus brought on the very special guest when she performed on SNL in 2018.
When former Seasons 11 and 13 The Voice Coach Miley Cyrus was a musical guest on Saturday Night Live in December 2018, she sang a moving rendition of a well-known Christmas tune: "Happy Xmas (War is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. To make the performance even more impactful, Cyrus brought on their Lennon and Ono's son, Sean Lennon, for a stunning duet.
During their performance, Cyrus sang with her signature rockabilly twang while Sean Lennon played the guitar and harmonized. The two were backed by producer (and Barbie soundtrack visionary) Mark Ronson on guitar, who recruited Cyrus for his song "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart."
Towards the end, Cyrus belted out some passionate notes, immersing herself in the meaningful lyrics.
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What to know about "Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon
Written as a peace activist song during the Vietnam War in 1971, "Happy Xmas (War is Over) was originally recorded by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Harlem Community Choir.
"Happy Xmas (Was Is Over)" has since been covered by John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Maroon 5, Wilco, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, and more.
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