🎵 Monthly Song Challenge 🎵

[Wonderer67]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

Makin me go the extra mile today. I googled what song was number one Christmas 1957. Swallows of Capistrano by fuckin Pat Boone…

But this version is far better. My mom and dad had this one on a 78 somewhere in the cellar. My mom especially loved the Ink Spots.

The Ink Spots - When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano

 

[Biggalute]

I would think most Pogues fans wouldn't have cared, other than to take the piss out of the pop establishment. (As I remember, the BBC looked down their noses at their name as well )

They definitely did and a few years ago they stopped playing the song, claiming gay people were offended, having played the song for many years.

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

If Spice Girls are an option there’s a good chance I’m choosing them.

 

[UnquietDreams]

They definitely did and a few years ago they stopped playing the song, claiming gay people were offended, having played the song for many years.

Ah, BBC, póg mo thóin.

 

[curious_slut]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

I used to follow the UK charts back before streaming and I still don't pay much attention to US charts so it's Wikipedia for me...a fabulous throwback caught my eyes. I still need Nicole Kidman to do another musical

Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid

 

[TXRafe]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

 

[LustfulIntentions2]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

This song is 1) a great song and 2) the genesis of a great little story from 15 years ago. From Wikipedia:

"Killing in the Name" was released as the lead single from Rage Against the Machine in November 1992. It reached number 25 on the UK singles chart. In 2009, following a public campaign protesting the British talent show The X Factor, "Killing in the Name" became the UK Christmas number one.

Sounds like Christmas to me!

 

[Mr_bogey]

Hey, if you end up flipping over in a ditch and dying, don't haunt me, young man.



Haunt Purple. She would probably be okay with it

 

[UnquietDreams]

You'll notice he isn't on his phone...

 

[MisterChillax]

Have you heard Chris Cornell's cover?

Now, I have. It's a great version.

 

[DannieB]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

Mad World - Michael Andrew’s feat. Gary Jules

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

Mad World - Michael Andrew’s feat. Gary Jules

I just rewatched Donnie Darko. And a long video essay about Tears for Fears. Hmmmmm suspicious.

 

[The_Quiet_Man]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

1988

 

[aussiegeekygal]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

Australian top song for December 25, 2004.

This guy was discovered on Australian Idol and kind of disappeared into the ether. This is a beautiful rendition of this song though.

The Prayer - Anthony Callea

 

[aussiegeekygal]

The #1 single on Christmas Day is a coveted spot in the UK.

I have this man to thank for this knowledge

 

[NeonSubtlety]

we all just want a cute bird balancing on our balls.

 

[morelikeasong]

Okay folks, get your Christmas song out of your system now. Decades week will start tomorrow.

Day 21: A Christmas song

 

[morelikeasong]

Day 21: A Christmas song

Phoebe Bridgers - So Much Wine

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 21: A Christmas song

This is my favorite Christmas song of all time and I love this version because I love Sharon Jones. R.I.P.

Silver Bells - Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

 

[orangecurious]

Day 21: A Christmas song

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here
melancholy and tender. the sadness of christmas wrapped in the fake tinsel of the event. Yes, it's the Charlie Brown christmas.

Happy Solstice everyone!

 

[The_Quiet_Man]

Day 21: A Christmas song

Ronnie James Dio and Tony Iommi!!!

 

[vagrantx]

Day 21: A Christmas song

I had no idea this was some sort of Christmas song, just thought it was catchy... Was only a few years ago that I heard some a capella version in a shopping mall and wondered to myself why someone would be playing Speedwagon covers at Christmas time

REO Speedwagon - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 21: A Christmas song

I had no idea this was some sort of Christmas song, just thought it was catchy... Was only a few years ago that I heard some a capella version in a shopping mall and wondered to myself why someone would be playing Speedwagon covers at Christmas time

REO Speedwagon - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Lol, I this but also am !

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Day 21: A Christmas song
"Sleigh Ride" - Lindsey Stirling

 

[PassionatePanther]

Day 20: A song that was #1 on Christmas but not a holiday song

Burden in My Hand by Soundgarden was #1 in Canada in 1996