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Sam Fender soundtracks 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert with cover of The Rolling Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’

11.03

Sam Fender has covered The The Rolling Stones classic ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ for the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert. Check it out below.

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