This document provides a list of the top 10 Christmas songs as selected by London Disco. It summarizes each song on the list, providing details on the artist, year released, chart performance and notes on why it is a beloved Christmas song. The number one spot on the list is given to "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl, which is cited as one of the most highly revered and unusual Christmas songs of all time.

1. The Top 10 Christmas Songs
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2. It’s the Festive Countdown...
The festive season is finally here, Christmas isn’t too far away.
So, it’s time to decide which songs you’re going to play!
But which are the best? Wouldn’t you like to know?
Well, here are the top ten Christmas songs from all of us at
London Disco...

3. 10. Wizzard – I Wish it Could Be Christmas
Everyday
British glam rock band, Wizzard, released this classic all the way
back in 1973 and it still remains one of the most loved
Christmas songs. Despite this it only reached No.4 on the UK
singles chart.
It was written by Roy Wood a founding member of ELO and
never fails to get people in the Christmas mood!

4. 9.Slade – Merry Christmas Everyone
Released in 1973, this song beat the previous song on our list to
Christmas no.1 and is certainly an Xmas party floor filler!
The song remained firmly in the charts until February 1974 and
was Slade’s best selling single!

5. 8. Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby
Santa Baby is a song that adds a little sensuality and romance to
Christmas time. Originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in 1953,
however it is one of the most covered Christmas songs of all
time.
Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Shakira, and, Mariah Carey are only a
handful of divas to have recorded a version of the song.

6. 7. Wham! – Last Christmas
Last Christmas is actually quite a devastating song when you
listen to the lyrics! Released in 1984 and was written and
produced by George Michael.
This is perhaps one of the biggest Christmas songs of the 80’s
and will certainly have everyone singing along!

7. 6. Vaughn Monroe – Let it Snow
‘Let it Snow’, was first recorded by Vaughn Monroe in 1945, it
topped the charts for 5 weeks between January and February
in 1946.
This mellow song has been re-recorded by a number of huge
names including; Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, and Twisted
Sister!

8. 5. John Lennon – Happy Christmas (War is Over)
Lennon’s tearjerker is a must-listen at this time of year. Released
in 1971, this thought-provoking song reached no.4 in the UK
single charts.
After Lennon died in 1980, the song returned to the charts and
reached position no.2. The song is another cover favourite;
you’ll probably find yourself singing along!

9. 4. Aled Jones (The Snowman) – Walking in the Air
Everybody should watch ‘The Snowman’ (the animated film by
Raymond Briggs) at this time of year, it’s certainly one of the
signs that Christmas Day is nearly here!
It is truly beautiful song that captures the spirit of the season.
This emotional, innocent song is so powerful it had to feature
high up in our festive countdown!

10. 3. The Darkness – Christmas Time (Don’t Let the
Bells End)
When everyone thought that the time of the Christmas song was
over, British rock band, The Darkness, released this Christmas
cracker!
This powerful song released in 2003 features wailing guitars,
undeniable humour, and fantastic vocals, it’s a unique song
that captures the feeling of Christmas beautifully!

11. 2. Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas is You
Released in 1994, this song will certainly have people singing (or
wailing) along – so enjoy if you’re having a karaoke party!
Mariah Carey co-wrote this romantic song with Walter
Afanasieff. This song is one of the best-selling singles of all
time and is one of Carey’s biggest international hits!

12. 1. The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale
Of New York
Of course, our no1. entry would have to be, The Pogues. This remains
one of the most highly revered (and unusual) Christmas songs of
all time!
Released in 1987, this duet has been cited by many as the ulimate
Christmas song. It has reached the UK top 20 on 10 separate
occasions and is the most played Xmas songs of the 21st Century.

13. Merry Christmas!
Whether you agree with our top 10 or not, we know that whatever
Christmas songs that you listen to you’ll certainly have a fantastic
time!
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