Can't narrow it down to just one, although Baysearcher has already linked The Pogues and Kirsty 'Fairytale of New York', so that one is covered. It's definitely one of my top 3. (phone battery is about to die so the other two tunes may have to wait....)
Actually, I may need a Top 4, as I completely forgot this one… I have succumbed to Christmas songs on the iPod whilst driving, eventually
Tame version by the mushrooms. Was a time when I drove the van and crewed for these guys!!! Crazy days and some stories to tell!
I'm glad to say that the non Christmas themed Christmas #1s out weighed the Christmas ones - it made a good 45 minutes of radio tonight. Finished off with
I knew them in Sarf London, bunch of failed actors who'd had singing lessons at drama college. Next minute boof - No.1! Hats off to them but I think they had good connections rather than talent. Luvvy.
Am I the only person who actually quite likes Mariah Carey? Obviously I don't mean every song she's ever done (dear God I'm not that mad), but her 'all I want for Christmas is you' offering? It sounds like a proper Christmas song. In fact, when I heard it a few years ago, I actually assumed it was a cover version of an older song. I know, I know, but I can't deny it anymore! Sorry, I know I have let you all down.....
