The John Lewis Christmas advert features a modern twist on iconic song

The Christmas advert by John Lewis is titled The Beginner and the 2022 video tells the emotional story of a man becoming a foster dad for the first time. He is seen relentlessly practicing with a skateboard before his foster daughter shows up with a skateboard of her own. The song for the advert, All The Small Things, was originally performed by Blink 182, but who has covered the track?The advert follows a couple who are clearly nervous yet excited about something big happening as they prepare for Christmas.The man is seen learning tricks on a skateboard to no avail, but he does not give up and watches videos to help him learn new techniques.With his wrist bound in a cast, he opens the front door to see a young girl standing there with a social worker.viewers discover he had been trying to learn how to skateboard as his new foster daughter was an avid skater.The soundtrack is a fresh spin on the pop-punk classic and this time around it is performed by Mike Geier.READ MORE: Encanto star’s personal connection to Disney Christmas ad John Lewis Christmas Advert: The Beginner is the title of the video (Image: JOHN LEWIS) John Lewis Christmas Advert: Mike Geier sings the song (Image: GETTY) John Lewis Christmas Advert: The Beginner sees a man learning how to skateboard (Image: JOHN LEWIS)The original version of the song by Blink 182 was released in 1999 and it reached number six in the US Billboard chart.The track, from the album Enema of The State, saw even better success in the UK as it reached number two in March 2000.The band’s double platinum album has sold more than 1.2million copies in the UK.Performer Mike, from the US, founded a clown-themed band with several other Atlanta-based musicians in 1998.DON’T MISS… Sainsbury’s Christmas Advert 2022 sees Alison Hammond take overAsda Christmas Advert 2022 sees Buddy the Elf returns to screensLidl Christmas Advert 2022 sees adorable Lidl Bear take centre stage John Lewis Christmas Advert: Travis Barker from Blink 182 who sang the original song (Image: GETTY)The star is on Instagram and YouTube if fans wish to see more of his unique covers and original acts.There has been a positive response to the Christmas advert so far, with viewers taking to Twitter to share their thoughts.@scottwatsonSBC said: “Just watched the #johnlewischristmasadvert Love it, was not expecting that at all! You kept that quiet @whocaresscot Loving the #Blink182 cover song too.”@NikkiSt84 added: “I wondered where the #johnlewischristmasadvert was going at first and I was completely on edge every time he got on that skateboard but I absolutely love it. It’s my favourite one yet.”