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Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 23

Dec 23, 2018Dec 23, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Boney M SONG: Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord Today's song is the only Christmas song that's been Christmas number one twice in the UK under two different artists. It was of course Harry Belafonte who was the first to take the original 'Mary's Boy Child' to the top for 1956. https://youtu.be/DHcsdmKkoWA Having been … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 23

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: My Ultimate Christmas Number Ones

Dec 15, 2017Dec 20, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 1 Comment

So today marks the start of what is by common consent in the UK, the one time of year when the entire nation suddenly takes a vested interest in its singles chart. Because as of midnight last night, the race to be 2017's official UK Christmas number one is under way. If you're a betting … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: My Ultimate Christmas Number Ones

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