Sam Fender Covers Rolling Stones Classic for 2026 John Lewis Christmas Ad

Sam Fender has recorded a new version of The Rolling Stones 1969 classic You Can t Always Get What You Want for the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advertisement. Unveiled on November 3, the retailer s annual holiday campaign features Fender s interpretation of the song, supported by a children s choir from John Spence Community High School, where he once studied, and musicians from the Easington Colliery Band. The three-minute commercial, titled Gloria and Pickles, stars Dame Kristin Scott Thomas as a grandmother struggling to find meaningful Christmas gifts for her grandchildren. Comedian Paul Whitehouse voices Pickles, a vintage wooden toy dog who helps guide her through the experience. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger welcomed Fender s version, expressing his admiration for the singer s work and praising the recording. The song will also be available on limited-edition vinyl and CD, featuring Fender s cover of Lindisfarne s Winter Song. Profits from physical sales will support Teenag