INTERVIEW: 'Yes, It's Christmas' - new War holiday single; Lonnie Jordan, Jerry Goldstein

Lonnie Jordan, original member and lead vocalist/keyboardist for the legendary music group WAR, and Jerry Goldstein, founder and longtime producer/manager for the group, join Ryan to discuss their new holiday single "(Yes It's) Christmas."https://open.spotify.com/track/0osxc5lRdrO4KPR3XiYpXE?si=20777a2a9e8a4217The track offers an irresistibly funky groove that radiates sunny vibes and the holiday spirit. Like many of the offerings from the multi-platinum-selling band, the song began as an extended jam, which producer Jerry Goldstein sculpted into the final song. Frontman Lonnie Jordan’s lyrics manifest a laid-back, warm-weather Christmas, where kids from all types of neighborhoods dream of Santa dropping off his goodies just for them and the joy of the season. Fans will hear seasonal staples like bells while also being treated to WAR’s unique instrumentation, including a guiro that makes this new holiday favorite instantly recognizable as a WAR tune.Over the years, WAR has charted 16 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including a dozen Top 40 hits - 7 of which reached the Top 10, including: "Spill The Wine," "The World Is A Ghetto," "The Cisco Kid," "Gypsy Man," "Why Can't We Be Friends," "Low Rider" and "Summer".WARSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.