It’s Chriiiiiiist-maaaaaaaaaaas.
It’s that time of the year, (unless you celebrate Eid, then it’s Monday) where you count the days until the fat dude with his red suit comes tumbling down your chimney.
I’m still a little kid inside, and I still get Mum to buy me an Advent calendar every year. I love Christmas, and I’ve been listening to Christmas music all week. I thought I’d take the opportunity to show you my top 10 Christmas songs.
Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
1. Do They Know It’s Christmas - Band Aid: Maybe it’s because it’s a charity song, maybe it’s because it’s awesome. All I know is, I love ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas. Released in 1984, 3 more versions have followed. Reached No. 1.
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
2. Fairytale Of New York - The Pogues: Featuring Kirsty McCall, this song is one of the greatest Christmas songs. Released in 1987, the song only reached No. 2 in the UK charts.
Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
3. Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade: Released in the same year as my number 4 (1973), this track is famous for it’s line “It’s Chriiiiiiist-maaaaaaaaaaas”, which is screamed by Slade front man - Noddy Holder. Reached No. 1.
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
4. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard: Also released in 1973, Wizzard’s classic only reached No. 4 in the UK charts. A controversial choice, as most of my friends hate the song due to it’s stupidity.
Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
5. Merry Christmas Everyone - Wizzard: This 1985 oldie reached No. 1 but sadly only takes the 5th position in my top 10. Complete with a video (hit the pic for a link) and a pervert Santa, Stevens sings with a cheesy school choir. Christmas greatness.
Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
6. Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney: Macca takes the 5th spot, beating one of his beloved Beatles. Released in ‘79 it sadly only reached No. 6 in the UK, but I still play it every year.
Last Christmas - Wham!
7. Last Christmas - Wham!: I’m surprised this didn’t make it higher up the top 10 myself, but alas. Wham!’s Christmas great, released in 1984 on made it to No. 2, beaten by Band Aid. This song is most famous for it’s über cheesy video.
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea
8. Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea: I’d love to pretend that this song means something to me; but it doesn’t - I can’t drive. Released in 1988, it never charted in the UK. However, it still owns a place in my top 10.
A Winter's Tale - David Essex
9. A Winter’s Tale - David Essex: Not to be confused with Queen’s hit, this 1982 song reached No. 2, becoming one of Essex’ top selling songs.
Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John and Yoko
10. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono: Lagging far behind his former band mate, Lennon makes an appearance in the final slot of the list. Released in ‘71 in the US and ‘72 in the UK, the song was made to protest the Vietnam war. Reached No. 3 in the US and 4 in the UK.
Honourable Mention
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey: The only American to make this list: Mariah Carey. Her 1994 hit made it No. 2 in the UK, and has been re-released many times over.