Released during the grim British winter of 1973, the song was written to lift people’s spirits during tough times, and has become a classic of the genre. This year, it seems more relevant than ever.
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Timbre is the colour of sound, and at this time of year, it is part of the colour of Christmas.
The secular carol doesn’t mention Jesus, angels or wise men, while reminding listeners of what makes them not just American, but human.
In the #MeToo era, who better than People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ 2019 to remind us that consent is sexy by rewriting outdated lyrics?
