# Sam Fender Rolling Stones cover release

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sam-fender-rolling-stones-cover-release
> Updated: 2026-11-07T12:10:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

British alternative rock artist Sam Fender released a cover of The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” for the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advertisement. The track was produced in Tyneside with Joe Atkinson and Dean Thompson, featuring the Easington Colliery Band and a choir from Fender’s former school, John Spence Community High School.

Mick Jagger expressed his approval of the recording, stating, “I’m a fan of Sam’s work, so I was pleased to hear he was covering one of my songs. I think he’s done a great job with it.”

The release is available digitally, on CD, and on 7-inch vinyl. Net profits from UK sales via Fender’s official online store are designated for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Additionally, John Lewis will donate profits from in-store sales of the records to Action for Children.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Sam Fender releases Rolling Stones cover for John Lewis Christmas ad

Sam Fender has released a cover of The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” for the John Lewis Christmas campaign, with proceeds from physical sales benefiting charity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sam-fender-releases-rolling-stones-cover-for-john-lewis-christmas-ad

### 2026-11-04: Mick Jagger endorses Sam Fender's Rolling Stones cover

Mick Jagger praised Sam Fender's cover of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” recorded for the John Lewis Christmas advert featuring a choir from Fender's former school.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mick-jagger-endorses-sam-fenders-rolling-stones-cover

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