The UK has always been an amazing place to be at Christmastime, from the point of view of enjoying the best hit singles. Internet technology allows artists to introduce their music to a potentially enormous audience, at low cost, without necessarily affiliating with a major record label (indie music). The design of digital music software encourages the discovery of new music. Royalties from digital services could prove to be an important source of income.
The top ten really worth listing are here, because they really create that wonderful warm feeling that we all long for, when we are suffering a British winter!
During Christmas 2010 however, we unexpectedly experienced the atmosphere of a white Christmas, instead of hoping feverishly, or putting on a bet and perhaps even praying for it, if we are under 10! What better time to sit back and relax and listen to some great seasonal music and British Christmas music has to be the best in the world!
Each of the top ten singles here have their own special message and style which can be summed up as follows;No
No1 Cliff Richard – Miseltoe and Wine
Cliff Richard seems to ‘oose’ Christmastime in so many good ways. For a start he’s got a religion, which is great. He’s a truly likeable person and his music makes people feel content and that in spite of life’s struggles, perhaps the best things in life do not have to cost the earth. This song epitomises Christmas as a time with children and a time of singing carols and appreciating all that is good on our planet.
No 2 Band Aid – Do they Know Its Christmas?
This song will always have a special message and a special place in the line-up of music in wintertime, and at Christmas, because it has a very poignant message, that is, that there are some people who are starving at Christmas and that at Christmas we should remember that.
No 3 Chris Rhea – Driving Home for Christmas
This song seems to have a wonderfully atmospheric feel about the anticipation of coming home at Christmastime, which is quite unique among the Christmas hits. It really brings the message that wherever we might travel to, or how we might spend our days, that being with the special people in our lives, whoever they might be, is so much a part of Christmas and for Christians, how Christ wanted people to feel.
No 4 Bing Crosby – I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
This truly special song IS literally dreamlike! Although a bit dated,have you ever heard a more soothing and comforting song? Once you hear this song, you know Christmas is truly coming and you are in the best place, home! It conjures up the feeling of being warm and enjoying good food and love, getting in touch with our friends, whom we may not here of, or from, very often and catching up on sleep perhaps! So that even if we spend Christmas alone, most will receive some cards, talk on our phones and at least be thought about!
No 5 Slade – Merry Christmas Everybody!
This gets everyone is a cheery mood and is enjoyed by everyone whatever their age. Noddy Holder is a great character and this is a great one for that family party! It’s also optimistic, which gets more important as our live get more complicated!
No 6 Harry Belafonte (& others) – Mary’s Boy Child
This is a beautiful song and always beautifully sung, it seems to have a special quality about it.
No 7 Peter Auty – Walking in the Air – Snowman Soundtrack
This song is very unusual, because it captures the mystical atmosphere of our planet when it snows and is interpreted from a child’s point of view. It is very much loved by all children and really brings the idea of the snowman to life. It
is beautifully sung and has a peaceful and calmness which every listener cannot fail to enjoy!
No 8 Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime
Paul McCartney is an ideal interpreter of Christmas because he always has a “fun and the family” feel about him and a warmth too.
No 9 Wham – Last Christmas
This song is essentially just about falling in love, which is a great thing to be doing at Christmas! However, it also talks about the pain of love too and the hope of finding someone special!
No 10 Cold Play – Violet Hill
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It’s great that Christmas songs “come around again” and there’re all different so we should seek them out and enjoy!
