Sam Fender Covers Rolling Stones for John Lewis Ad
Source: NME · November 4, 2026
Sam Fender has recorded a cover of The Rolling Stones' classic song 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' for the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, as reported by NME.
The annual John Lewis Christmas ad is a highly anticipated event in the UK, and this year's advert features Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and a choir from John Spence Community High School, where Fender was a former pupil.
Fender's cover will be available to buy on 7" and CD, with all net profits from sales via his online store going to Teenage Cancer Trust, and John Lewis profits going to Action for Children.
The cover has been praised by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who said Fender has "done a great job with it". This collaboration comes as Fender prepares for his UK and Ireland 'Proper Massive' stadium tour and potentially headlining Glastonbury 2027.
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