Sam Fender releases Rolling Stones cover for John Lewis advert

English singer Sam Fender has released a cover of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 song, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” which serves as the soundtrack for the annual John Lewis Christmas advertisement.

The stripped-back version was recorded in Tyneside and features a choir from Fender’s former school, John Spence Community High School, alongside the Easington Colliery Band. The production, handled by Fender with bandmates Joe Atkinson and Dean Thompson, replaces the original’s heavy bass with acoustic elements to create a more intimate tone.

Mick Jagger has publicly praised the rendition, stating that he is a fan of Fender’s work and that the musician did a great job with the cover.