FabSwingers.com forum: Recent Christmas song classics?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

They don’t make ‘em like they used to do they?

Right from a kiddie there’s been a familiar soundtrack to Christmas .. Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Slade, Wizzard etc etc all stand the test of time in terms of longevity (even if you’re not a fan of them).

I can’t think of a huge amount of more modern ‘classics’ .. songs that will endure the test of time.

I was thinking Shakin’ Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone would be the latest, but that’s from 1985, 36 years ago (bloody hell that makes me feel old

) just one year younger than Wham and Last Christmas.

But how could I forget Mariah Carey? All I want for Christmas is you was a mid 90s hit.

But have there been any since then that will still be played every Christmas in 20 years time? You tell me you sex-crazed funksters!

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

One More Sleep by Leona Lewis

Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) by the Darkness

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Fairytale of New York is a great song. It has turned into a Xmas song surprisingly as is about a d*unk abusive husband who beats his wife

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One More Sleep by Leona Lewis

Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) by the Darkness"

Good shouts! I really dislike the Darkness but you’re right, it’s standing the test of time.

One More Sleep is a great song, very worthy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fairytale of New York is a great song. It has turned into a Xmas song surprisingly as is about a d*unk abusive husband who beats his wife "

although in trouble last year due to un-PC lyrics. I wonder if AirPlay will be affected this Christmas?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Beverly Knight A Christmas Wise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Darkness as mentioned before.

The Killers - A Great Big Sled

Sia - Santa's Coming For Us

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ooh a few I don’t know, I’m going to have to have a listen!

I was also thinking Kelly Clarkson Underneath the Tree is a modern banger too. Unless it’s a cover?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Would a cover count?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would a cover count? "

If it’s a good one I guess so? Bing Crosby / Nat King Cole etc did loads of covers and we look upon those as classics x

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Would a cover count?

If it’s a good one I guess so? Bing Crosby / Nat King Cole etc did loads of covers and we look upon those as classics x

So Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews - Baby It's Cold Outside.

Love it.

Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue

And because I love it unashamedly and those little bells feel like Christmas

Ariana Grande's Santa Tell Me.

Thanks Op, you've inspired me to listen to those on Spotify!

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Mel Smith and Kim Wilde

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"They don’t make ‘em like they used to do they?

I can’t think of a huge amount of more modern ‘classics’ .. songs that will endure the test of time.

I was thinking Shakin’ Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone would be the latest, but that’s from 1985, 36 years ago (bloody hell that makes me feel old

) just one year younger than Wham and Last Christmas.

But how could I forget Mariah Carey? All I want for Christmas is you was a mid 90s hit.

But have there been any since then that will still be played every Christmas in 20 years time? You tell me you sex-crazed funksters!

I was just thinking this today. All the good Xmas songs are from years ago.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would a cover count?

If it’s a good one I guess so? Bing Crosby / Nat King Cole etc did loads of covers and we look upon those as classics x

So Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews - Baby It's Cold Outside.

Love it.

Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue

And because I love it unashamedly and those little bells feel like Christmas

Ariana Grande's Santa Tell Me.

Thanks Op, you've inspired me to listen to those on Spotify!"

good choices! How could I forget Tom and Cerys in particular, it’s a great cover! Even if the words to that song do sound a bit rap-ey

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Mel Smith and Kim Wilde

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree"

I had *such* a crush on Kim Wilde back in the day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was thinking this Christmas by Jess glynne that she released last year but googled and it’s a cover

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"The Darkness as mentioned before.

The Killers - A Great Big Sled

Sia - Santa's Coming For Us "

Good call with Sia - I wasn't a fan when I first heard it but it is so catchy I do find myself singing it for a day or two after I hear it now!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

2010 George Michael- December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)

https://youtu.be/l-xzyD00_fI

Not the most uplifting of songs, but I like it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was thinking this Christmas by Jess glynne that she released last year but googled and it’s a cover

They all count of its a great song! I’ll have to go listen

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"2010 George Michael- December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)

https://youtu.be/l-xzyD00_fI

Not the most uplifting of songs, but I like it."

Another one to listen to tomorrow. Thanks Nanna!

By the way Banta knows and sees *everything* and you know what? We both know you’re *Good Nanna* really

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By *oroRick1027Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Gabriella Cilmi. Warm this winter

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"Gabriella Cilmi. Warm this winter"

Oh god yes, I'd forgotten that one but it's great!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Gabriella Cilmi. Warm this winter"

that was my “I’ll bump the thread back to the top in the morning” song!

Agreed, it’s a banger and I’m surprised it hasn’t been mentioned until now

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By *oroRick1027Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Controversial, I know but Another Rock and Roll Christmas by Gary Glitter is a really catchy song. It never gets played though.

Just remembered Hey Mr Christmas by Showaddywaddy

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

"Would a cover count?

If it’s a good one I guess so? Bing Crosby / Nat King Cole etc did loads of covers and we look upon those as classics x

So Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews - Baby It's Cold Outside.

Love it.

Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue

And because I love it unashamedly and those little bells feel like Christmas

Ariana Grande's Santa Tell Me.

Thanks Op, you've inspired me to listen to those on Spotify!"
willie nelson and norah jones do "baby its cold outside"

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Elton John's Step into Christmas is a catchy song that doesn't get much air play. Again it's probably nearly 50 years old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually liked last years song by Mabel. Its called loneliest time of year.

Yes not very cheery but very relatable to us singletons who have time to reflect.

Sadly it never got much air play last year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scouting for girls - Christmas in the air

Not sure how popular it actually is, but it’s been around for 5 years and I’ll still be listening to it in 20 years if that counts ? Lol x

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Mr Hanky the Christmas poo!

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Our Christmas song is a classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9heLe46UaBs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Some good overnight suggestions thanks all

And…. Adam_Tina your Chrimbo song is legendary! It’s as much a part of my Christmas now as mince pies, mistletoe and getting over-familiar with the Office Secretary at the works Christmas party! Good work!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Noel Gallagher- Wandering Star.

Great video for it, Stephen Graham dressed up as Santa

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Proper Crimbo from Bo Selecta. Don’t think it will ever be a classic but for some reason it does get me in the mood of Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't shoot me santa clause The Killers

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

What about the Bob Dylan classic, Must Be Santa

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

"Some good overnight suggestions thanks all

Thanks Banta. It still makes us laugh

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
over a year ago

Farnborough

For me it has to be Little Drummer Boy by Bing Crosby / David Bowie …. Love it.

I did note that Abba have a Christmasssy track on their new album … I suspect this may well become a Christmas classic - because it’s ABBA!!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Slades Merry Christmas and Wizzards Christmas Every day are timeless and I like hearing them when shopping! I also like The Darkness Christmas time, Don't Let the Bells End.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

Chris Rea .... driving home for Christmas

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