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Posted by: The Grim Reaper 28th October 2015, 06:18 PM

John Lewis Christmas ad to feature Oasis track?
by Coral Williamson
Source: MW

This year's iteration of the John Lewis Christmas advert could feature a cover of Oasis' Half The World Away.

The song is said to be in the running for the 2015 campaign, although according to the retail brand, nothing is yet confirmed.

A spokesperson said that "a number [of tracks are] still under consideration", adding: "Speculation about every element of our Christmas advert happens every year. However we can confirm that at this point in time, neither the track nor the artist have been confirmed."

Marketing, who first reported the 'industry whisperings' last week, also noted that the advert usually airs in the first week of November - so we'll know more details soon.

Last year's campaign saw Tom Odell take on John Lennon's Real Love in the Monty the Penguin spot. 2013 had Lily Allen cover Somewhere Only We Know for the animated The Bear and the Hare ad.

Posted by: Ethan 28th October 2015, 07:24 PM

monty was just adorable, it's hard to see how they can outdo last year's campaign~

Posted by: gavindeejay 28th October 2015, 07:28 PM

It'll be interesting to see who ends up singing this. The original is a great track and is the theme to the hit series 'The Royle Family'.

Posted by: SLlewellyn 28th October 2015, 07:49 PM

I recall Annie Mac calling Chvrches out a few months back as they were seen leaving a prolific studio. They joked about recording the James Bond album, but obviously since that was long-given to Sam Smith, I wonder if they've been pulled into record the John Lewis ad song. Not sure how I feel about them covering Oasis though.

Posted by: Suedehead2 28th October 2015, 08:09 PM

I'd already been thinking about what links that might provide A new entry in the singles chart for New Order would be good, for example.

Posted by: Brett-Butler 28th October 2015, 08:11 PM

"She's In Fashion" is just calling out to be John Lewis-isized. Whether that would be a good thing or not is very much up for debate though.

Posted by: Suedehead2 28th October 2015, 08:14 PM

Good choice, although I would change my mind if they chose Susan Boyle.

Posted by: Dannoween 28th October 2015, 08:22 PM

while monty and the advert was really cute, the song/Tom O'Dull was awful.

with 'Half the World Away' being used the song at least should be better than last year's.

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th October 2015, 08:28 PM

I love Tom Odell anyway but I honestly think with a different song, the Monty ad would not have been the same. It was all the perfect adorable package for me

I'm excited to hear this year's song, the last few especially have been fantastic

Posted by: Aphrodite 29th October 2015, 01:56 AM

When i first saw the title of the thread i was like please not wonderwall. Im a fan of Oasis but i hate the song with a passion. Half the world away is a great song and i look forward to hearing a new spin on it.

Posted by: Cauldron 29th October 2015, 11:00 AM

Songbird please

Posted by: liamk97 29th October 2015, 11:08 AM

Last year's was crap, video and song.

Posted by: Envoirment 29th October 2015, 02:30 PM

Leona said she's in the studio recording a cover tomorrow. Said she can't wait to share it with us soon, perhaps she's recording the song for John Lewis?

Posted by: HallowPusheen 29th October 2015, 07:55 PM

Monty tho

Posted by: JosephStyles 29th October 2015, 08:04 PM

Do you have no HEART ( )

Posted by: GTH 30th October 2015, 10:00 AM

I can't see this happening this year tbh as Thunder's impact date is the 13th November right? Would seem odd to promote Thunder with a John Lewis track out at the same time. I am guessing it will be a cover for her YouTube channel like Only One. Would be happy to hear Leona on the ad if she could get it.

Posted by: -SCOTT- 30th October 2015, 11:18 AM

The advert airs on Friday 8am online according to the Telegraph.

Posted by: These Days 30th October 2015, 12:33 PM

Lily did with SOWK and Hard Out Here.

Posted by: Hadji 4th November 2015, 12:08 AM

The ad premieres on Friday

Posted by: richie 4th November 2015, 09:05 AM

Just realised that I didn't see the advert last year or hear the record.

Would be very pleased to keep it that way this year too.

Posted by: Ryan. 5th November 2015, 11:02 AM

The artist is Norwegian singer AURORA, very inspired choice and very excited to hear the song now!!!

Posted by: steve201 6th November 2015, 12:17 AM

So am I - I'm glad they've went for a less popular artist this year!

Posted by: Dobweb 7th November 2015, 03:36 PM

This is the best one since Please Let Me Get What I Want.