Currently standing at No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart is ‘Last Christmas’ by WHAM!, first released in 1984. Remarkably, half of the singles in the Top 10 this week were released before 2000. This pattern isn’t just limited to the charts – on Spotify’s 100 most popular Christmas songs, two-thirds were released over 30 years ago. Despite new festive contenders arriving each year, listeners still gravitate towards the timeless hits. But why?

See how @WhamOfficial_ are shaping up in the race for #XmasNo1 ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ https://t.co/OdGAoclxlZ pic.twitter.com/Tzv5H0yDcc

— Official Charts (@officialcharts) December 16, 2024

Professor Joe Bennet, a forensic musicologist at Berklee College of Music, concludes that nostalgia is the key driver behind a Christmas classic. Christmas “is a time for returning to where we came from” he explains. This desire for familiarity and tradition is reflected in the music we play around the holiday season.

Therefore it is no surprise that his analysis of the UK’s most favourite Christmas songs found that they share recurring lyrical themes: family, homecoming, Santa, snow, and mistletoe. These universal ideas pair optimism for the future with fond memories of the past. Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ is a perfect example of this nostalgic magic: 

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow.”

Written in 1940, Berlin famously told his musical secretary “it’s the best song anybody ever wrote”, and the record sales seem to back up his claim. With an estimated 50 million copies sold and over 20,000 covers available on Spotify, ‘White Christmas’ remains the best-selling single of all time and sits in the Top 75 on the Singles Chart this week.

However, nostalgia isn’t limited to lyrics. Classic FM highlights that musical composition plays a major role. To achieve timeless success, Christmas songs often pair joyous melodies with hints of melancholy, typically achieved by using minor chords in a major key, and usually incorporate sleigh bells, as found in 49% of songs in Prof Bennet’s study. This technique can be found in festive tunes from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, the 1994 anthem that still dominates charts worldwide and takes the No. 3 spot this week.

Genre plays another important role in a song’s nostalgic feel. Half of the most popular Christmas songs are rooted in mid-20th century genres. Even modern artists pay homage to these timeless sounds such as Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s 2023 single ‘Merry Christmas’ which channels Phil Spector’s 1963 album ‘A Christmas Gift for You’ through its lush, festive instrumentation and layered vocals – the single currently sits in the Chart’s Top 50.

With the use of contemporary production techniques, artists can recreate the warmth of mid-century genres. Michael Bublé, often crowned the king of modern Christmas songs, exemplifies this in his iconic 2011 album ‘Christmas’ which has over 2 million streams. This week, 3 of the album’s tracks can be found on the Official Charts. 

Occasionally, modern styles find success. Jackson 5’s pop disco rendition of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ shines through as an enduring example. This holiday season, Tom Grennan’s ‘It Can’t Be Christmas’ stands its ground in the Top 10 on the Charts illustrating that there can be room for modern sound in the fight for Christmas No. 1. 

In conclusion, the enduring success of Christmas classics lies in their ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while maintaining universal themes of joy, family, and tradition. Whether it’s through lyrics, timeless chord progressions, or production styles, these songs strike a unique balance between the past and present. Allowing tracks like ‘White Christmas’, ‘Last Christmas’, and ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ to resonate across generations. 

As this year’s festive season unfolds, the question remains: will any modern release ever match the timelessness of those beloved classics? For now, we must await the Official Charts announcement for Christmas No. 1 this Friday, December 20. 

Originally released in 1994, the emotive ballad soared to the top of the charts in multiple countries, spending five weeks as the UK No. 1 on the Official Charts and notably surpassing Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ for the Christmas No. 1 title that year. The song’s enduring appeal continues, as it amassed 20 million streams last year and is expected to re-enter the charts this festive season. 

That history book on the shelf… ☃️

years ago, East 17 beat Mariah Carey to #XmasNo1…could the same happen in 2024?!https://t.co/CL4EAzRkTd

— Official Charts (@officialcharts) December 9, 2024

This vinyl release aligns with the growing trend of younger audiences preferring older music, alongside the increasing popularity of vinyl records. In 2023, vinyl sales in the UK grew by over 11% to 5.9 million units, the highest level since 1990, marking16 consecutive years of growth fueled by both classic albums and new releases. For instance, contemporary albums from artists like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift have topped vinyl charts, indicating the format is embraced by both nostalgic listeners and modern fans. 

With the music industry increasingly investing in older catalogs (songs older than 18 months) and catalog tracks claiming a third of Spotify’s charting songs as of 2022, the changing tide in music is evident. This trend is influenced by several factors including nostalgia, which plays an important role as older songs often resonate emotionally with listeners, and the use of older music in TV and Film leading classic songs back into pop culture. 

East 17’s vinyl release taps into this trend and coincides with the celebration for the 30th anniversary of ‘Stay Another Day’. 

As the festive favourite turns 30, East 17 celebrate #StayAnotherDay‘s anniversary with @nordoffrobbins ☃️❄️ Read more on the band’s plans for the former #XmasNo1: https://t.co/z3qXPY6dCL#East17 pic.twitter.com/Yi7CbIIoPx — Official Charts (@officialcharts) November 1, 2024

Tony Mortimer, who wrote the song, wished to honour the inspiration for the song as it reaches 30 years. The lyrics “Baby if you’ve got to go away/ Don’t think I could take the pain/ Won’t you stay another day?” are often interpreted as a romantic plea. However, ‘Stay Another Day’ is a tribute to Mortimer’s brother, who died tragically by suicide, and stems from Mortimer’s personal grief.

Discussing mental health with Music Week, Mortimer said: “It wasn’t spoken about as much back then, and had it been, it would have helped in a lot of ways”. Consequently, he has partnered with the music therapy charity Nordoff And Robbins to promote mental health awareness and acknowledge how music “can offer hope, expression, and healing to people everywhere.” 

For all items sold through www.stayanotherday.co.uk, London Records will donate £1 to the charity. Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, with more than 60 years of practice the charity uses music to “break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability, and social isolation.” The songwriter joined them at their Carol Service on 10 December, showing his commitment to the charity.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mortimer expressed his belief in “the healing power of music” and hopes to use the song as a platform to support parents and children who might benefit from music therapy. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Carol Service and made it possible, together we raised over £60k and counting!

We’re very grateful to our wonderful performers @JamieCullum, @Lemar and @tony_mortimer host @AngieGreaves and readers @TineaTaylor and Jemma Redgrave pic.twitter.com/yKcwfwaent

— Nordoff and Robbins (@nordoffrobbins) December 11, 2024

While reflecting on the song’s legacy, Mortimer shared that he initially didn’t intend to release the record but was persuaded by his record company and management who confidently predicted it would become a Christmas No. 1. The poignant lyrics, ringing bells, and lush orchestration have cemented the song as a Christmas anthem. Mortimer says: “It’s humbling to go to Christmas markets 30 years later and still hear it playing in the background.”

Despite its origins in personal tragedy, ‘Stay Another Day’ has transcended its initial meaning to become a beloved Christmas classic. He describes the tracks as no longer his own, saying “It’s the public’s song. And when that happens, it’s the ultimate compliment.” This new release serves as both a celebration of the song’s enduring appeal and as a meaningful contribution to the conversation around mental health.

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This year saw LadBaby release their fourth annual comical charity track, “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” was released on 17th December 2021 and debuted at number one. This year the YouTube artists chose to record a parody of Sir John and Sheeran’s Christmas single and promised the track’s proceeds to The Trussell Trust. The two singles went head-to-head for Christmas number one despite holding a close relationship, Sir John and Sheeran made cameos in the parody version’s music video. Despite the record-breaking sales and streams incurred, “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” has dropped to number 29 within the  charts this week.

Along with this week’s number one single, Sheeran has also claimed this week’s number one album with Equals. Due to both successes, Sheeran has been awarded the Official UK Chart double. The accolade is an impressive prize only rewarded to artists with considerable chart success within the singles and albums charts. OfficialCharts took to Instagram to announce the good news and congratulate Sheeran on his success.

 

 

 

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This is not the first time Sheeran has received the award, in 2017 the singer achieved great chart success with the number one album Divide which sired the singles “Perfect” and “Shape Of You”. Other artists who have reached this feat include Adele for “Easy On Me” and number one album 30 and Sam Smith for his album In The Lonely Hour and the single “Lay Me Down”.

Elsewhere within the chart, the festive theme has remained apparent. The remaining tracks placed within the top 5 are all Christmas classics and consistent chart re-entries within the festive season. “Last Christmas” by Wham has placed at number two, and is often included in lists of most played Christmas songs and was originally released in 1985. At number three is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey, which has remained a classic holiday party track since its initial release in 1994.

One of the season’s more alternative classics has also placed within the top 5. “Fairytale of New York” by Pogues featuring Kirsty Maccoll has placed at number four, the Irish- folk-inspired ballad was released on 23rd November 1987 and regularly re-enters the charts during the festive period. Closing off the top 5 is one of the season’s more canonised tracks, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee has charted at number 5. The track was written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Lee in 1958 and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

Adele’s 2021 album release reached the number one position with 70,800 chart sales. The release’s sales figures are inclusive of 62,000 physical units sold over the last week. The Grammy award winning singer is no stranger to chart success nor Christmas chart success. Adele obtained her first Christmas number one album in 2015 with her third studio album 25.

Due to the album’s huge success, the singer is now joint first for this year’s longest-running number one album. Adele’s album shares the top spot with Oliva Rodrigo, both artists have spent five consecutive weeks at number one within the UK album official charts. Rodrigo’s debut studio album, Sour, was released on 21st May 2021 via Geffen Records and marked the meteoric rise of the 18-year-old singer.

Elsewhere within the charts this festive period, another chart-topper secures a big win. Ed Sheeran’s new album = lands at number two within the UK album charts. Sheeran is already accustomed to Christmas chart success, the singer entered two singles into this year’s seasonal chart competition. The 30-year-old singer placed at number two with “Merry Christmas”, his duet with Sir Elton John. Both artists also won this year’s Christmas number one single as a featured artist on Ladbaby’s “Sausage Rolls For Everyone”.

At number three this week is Voyage by ABBA, the iconic group’s new album was released on 5th November 2021 and was their first studio album since the 1981 release of The Visitors. This week’s album chart also sees a festive favourite place at number four, Christmas by Michael Buble has re-entered the charts. The Christmas album was originally released on 24th October 2011 and has remained one of the singer’s most beloved releases. The album sold over 479,000 copies and spent three weeks at number one within the UK charts.

Closing off the top 5 is Happy Together by Andre Rieu and Johann Strauss Or. The album was released in November 2021 by the celebrated Dutch violinist and conductor Rieu with The Johann Strauss Orchestra. The famed orchestra was founded by Rieu in 1987 and began with a small group of twelve musicians. Since its formation, the orchestra has grown to become one of music’s most popular classical acts.

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This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Official Charts number one single award. The accolade was founded in 2011 with the intention to celebrate an artist’s incredible chart success. The award’s first recipient was the 2011 single “Wherever You Are” by The Military Wives and Gareth Malone. Since its founding year, the award has become a symbol of victory within the UK chart and has evolved to include various levels of prizes. Throughout the decade the award has celebrated great music and has been bestowed to many different artists from many different genres.

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The YouTube sensations made chart record history with their win; the duo has become the only artist in 70 years to achieve four consecutive Christmas number ones. The record was previously held in a three-way tie with LadBaby, The Beatles and The Spice Girls. Although LadBaby has a short discography made up only of their Christmas number ones, the group are now part of musical history. This year’s number one single sold over 136,000 chart sales, 85% of the total unit sales were digital downloads.

Chief executive of the Official Charts Company, Martin Talbot has provided the following statement congratulating the pair on their win, “Huge congratulations to Ladbaby, Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John for their achievement this year – not least to Mark and Roxanne of Ladbaby in becoming the first act in history to record four consecutive Official Christmas Number 1s. To have matched The Beatles and Spice Girls was a fantastic feat last year, but to top them both, while raising money and awareness for foodbank providers The Trussell Trust, is remarkable.”

Mark and Roxanne Hoyle first gained fame when their first sausage roll-themed parody song was released. “We Built This City” was released in 2018 and gave the duo their first number one. The duo’s winning streak began with their second Christmas number one, “I Love Sausage Rolls” released in 2019. In 2020, the pair joined the ranks of The Spice Girls and The Beatles and secured their third number one “Don’t Stop Me Eatin”.

The Hoyle’s spoke with OfficialCharts.com concerning their record-breaking win, “Thank you, thank you, thank you to the great British public, for every single person in this country that has downloaded and streamed this song over the last week. You’re all absolute legends Thank you for helping us raise the profile, raise money and awareness for the Trussell Trust, the food banks in the UK and helping support the 14 million people in this country that are living below the poverty line. We couldn’t have done it without you. It means so much to us, and thank you so much for all the support, positivity and love that has been given to us over the last few weeks… Over the last four years!”

Although a great feat, the duo had help breaking the festive record. Their recent hit featured two of music’s most popular artists Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran. Both featured artists were also in the annual race to number one, their duet “Merry Christmas” was hotly tipped to win this year. This year’s win also marks the third time that Sir John has overtaken himself to win the chart top spot and the second time for Sheeran. “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” marks the third number-one single for Sir John this year and his tenth top hit throughout his career.

Sir John and Sheeran’s duet lands at number two within this year’s Christmas charts. The Christmas contender is closely followed by a festive favourite, “Last Christmas” by Wham places at number three. At number four is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by the Christmas Queen Mariah Carey. This year’s top 5 Christmas chart is closed off by “Boris Johnson Is Still A F**king C**nt” by K**ts, the group released a similar controversial track last year which also peaked at number 5.

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The duo’s duet is the second single in which Sheeran and Sir John have released this festive period. On 17th December 2021, LadBaby released their entry for this year’s competition, the new single features both Sheeran and Sir John. The YouTube artist’s single “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” is their fourth sausage roll parody and features Sheeran and Sir John in its music video. If the single wins, LadBaby will receive their fourth consecutive Christmas number one  and could also break a chart record. The British social media celebrity is currently in a three-way tie with The Beatles and Spice Girls, all three acts have achieved three Christmas number one singles.

This week’s chart also sees another record broken; 24 Christmas singles have placed within the Official Singles Chart Top 40. This is the greatest number of festive tracks which have placed within the charts so close to Christmas. Many re-entries of Christmas classics are seen within the top 10 this week. “Last Christmas” by WHAM has landed at number three, the track’s popularity has not diminished through time and continues to be a true festive favourite. One place behind is another holiday staple, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. Often referred to as the Queen of Christmas, Carey has transcended into a holiday tradition.

“Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin’ Stevens re-entered the chart at number six. The single was originally released on 25th November 1985 and first re-entered the charts in 2007. One of Christmas’ more alternative hits is also included within the top 10, “Fairytale of New York” by Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl lands at number seven. The folk style duet was originally released on 23rd November 1987 and is often cited as the most played Christmas song in the UK.

One of the season’s eldest hits also lands within the top ten, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee enters the chart at number eight. The track was released in December 1962 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. Due to its immense popularity, the song has sold over 25 million copies and has become the fourth most downloaded Christmas single. Closing the top 10 is “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” by crooner Michael Bublé. The track was written in 1951 and has been recorded by many artists including Bing Crosby.

Music fans have speculated whether the hunger for festive hits can be attributed to COVID’s influence and its potential threat to Christmas. The race for 2021 Christmas number one single will close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 23rd December 2021, the winner will be announced on the Official chart via BBC Radio 1 on Christmas eve from 4 pm.

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The single is available across many streaming platforms and debuted at number one within the UK Big Top 40. “Merry Christmas” marks Sir John’s third number one within the chart this year. Sheeran has also achieved success with the Big Top 40, the new festive single marks Sheeran’s fifth number one this year. The “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” singer has two singles placed within the top three this week, with Sir John and Dua Lipa’s duet “Cold Heart” charting at number two. Sir John took to Instagram to announce the good news whilst sharing a message of thanks.

 

 

 

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The single was also released with an accompanying music video, which aims to celebrate Christmas. The singers can be seen impersonating past festive hits including “Stay Another Day” by East 17, “Last Christmas” by Wham, The Snowman’s “Walking In The Air” and many more. The new music video also features cameos by Mr Blobby, presenter and talk show host Jonathan Ross, Big Narstie, Comedian Michael McIntyre and British rock band The Darkness.

Sir John and Sheeran are no strangers to a successful Christmas single; both have achieved success with festive releases. In 2017 Sheeran secured Christmas number one with the track “Perfect”. The single was released on 26th September 2017 and was the third track to be released from the singer’s third studio album Divide. Sir John released “Step Into Christmas” on 23rd November 1973, the single peaked at number eight within the UK Singles Chart. The song was co-written by Sir John and his long-term musical partner Bernie Taupin. The single has since become a favourite during the festive period and has re-entered the charts. The track first re-joined the charts last year and is also seen within the top 10 this year.

The race to the Official UK Christmas number one is an annual tradition that is as anticipated as Christmas itself. This year marks the title and competition’s 70th anniversary. The British institution began in 1952 when the first Christmas number one single was announced. The competition’s first winner was “Here In My Heart” by Al Martino. The track is also known as the first UK number-one single.

Proceeds that are accrued through the single’s global record and publishing royalties will be donated. The singers will split the profits to be donated equally to their respective charities, Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation and The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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The annual festive race sees artists from all genres of music duke it out to be crowned Christmas number one. Contenders from all avenues of the entertainment industry have competed for the prize. With the rise of social media, a new form of public figure can now enter the festive competition. Last year saw YouTuber Mark Hoyle claim the top spot for the third year, otherwise known as LadBaby the husband and father won with his single “Don’t Stop Me Eatin”.

The contenders for this year’s Christmas number One includes a varied list of legendary artists and rising stars.  It was reported earlier this year that Sir Elton John had joined forces with Ed Sheeran to compete. Both have experienced festive chart success before, Sheeran scored a Christmas number one in 2017 with “Perfect” and Sir John placed at number eight in 1973 with “Step Into Christmas”. The single has remained a festive favourite and has re-entered the charts this year.

This year has seen a comeback for Disco icons ABBA, the “Dancing Queen” singers scored a number one this year with their album Voyages. They are also hoping to claim another hit with their upcoming track “Little Things”. The track is their first Christmas single and will be released on 3rd December 2021 accompanied by a music video. This year has also seen Adele dominate the charts, certain tracks from her newly released album 30 are being tipped as this year’s number one.

A reimagined version of the 1960 Charles Brown single, “Come on Home For Christmas” has also joined the race. The new version has been recorded by English singer-songwriter George Ezra and has been released alongside Amazon Music.  Much like previous years, a celebrity duet has also been released to compete. Former Take That member Gary Barlow and actress Sheridan Smith have teamed up to release the single “How Christmas Is Supposed To Be”.

British rockers The Lathums have also released a festive single , the track entitled “Krampus” was released on 12^th November 2021. The track serves as an anti-Christmas track and is named after a festive folklore figure. Often depicted as the evil counterpoint as Santa Claus, Krampus is shown in popular culture as a villain. Another Christmas contender is Olivia Dean, the up-and-coming artist is set to storm the charts with her cover of the Nat King Cole standard “The Christmas Song”.

Other artists who have thrown their hat in the ring include Gypsy Pistoleros and the controversial act The K**ts. The results will be published by The Official Chart via an announcement on BBC Radio 1 on Christmas Eve from 4 pm. The show will not just announce this year’s Christmas number one single but will also reveal the official Christmas top 40. Music fans will also be able to catch the countdown on Top Of The Pops broadcasted on Christmas Day on BBC One. The full official top 100 Official Christmas Singles and Albums chart will be published via OfficialCharts.com.

Weller has stated that during the filming he felt awkward, due to the drug use in which he stated was occurring during the event. The singer has made claims that artists among the video’s star-studded roster were taking drugs whilst recording and performing, he claimed that the artists in question were doing the narcotics in the bathrooms.

The music video was filmed in support of the charity single, ‘Do They Know Its Christmas?’ by the supergroup Band-Aid. The group and release were organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in aid of the famine in Ethiopia. The single was released on 25th November 1984 and would go on to win the coveted Christmas number one spot.

The music video was released on 3rd December 1984 and was recorded at the music studio Sarm West Studios located in Notting Hill, London. Those taking part in the release were given specific sections and verses to sing with the chorus sung by the whole group. The group consisted of a line-up of the era’s most popular performers, including Bono, Phill Collins, Boy George, George Michael, Sting and Paul Weller.

The former Jam bassist and vocalist made the accusations during a fan Q&A, Weller revealed: “That was horrible. Everyone was getting off doing blow in the toilets. It probably would have been all right for me in the ’90s but I wasn’t into all that then. I was totally out of my comfort zone.”

Weller related the experience with his own sobriety and has credited his deeper relationship with his music to his decision to stay sober. The singer has stayed sober for 11 years after suffering an addiction to alcohol. “I didn’t give up because of vanity – because the drink was bigger than vanity. Now, when I look back to before I stopped, I just think: ‘Christ, the state of me’. I looked a lot older, a bit puffy, red and just wrong. Since I’ve been sober I get more from music.”

Weller also made headlines recently when the 63-year-old artist scored his sixth number one. The singer’s release, ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)‘, was released on 14th May 2021 and debuted at number one. The album has sired over 26,000 chart sales and marks five decades of chart success for Weller.

The song has already received praise from Black Mirror creator, Charlie Brooker, who said in October that the song was probably climbing the charts, especially hitting number 2 on the iTunes charts, because the music-buying public were responding to the UK government’s last-minute decision to scrap the proposed relaxation of coronavirus rules over the Christmas period and implement a new ‘Tier 4’ across London and the South East.

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DOWNLOAD ALL THE VERSIONS IF YOU CAN!!https://t.co/tUhHpbkSQ2
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— Kunt says ‘Download Now!’ (@kuntandthegang) December 24, 2020

The Official Charts Company have confirmed that as of the 22nd of December, the song is at Number Six and is the UK’s second most downloaded song of the week. The current Number One holder is LadBaby (YouTubers Mark and Roxanne Hoyle) with their song Don’t Stop Me Eatin’. If they keep their spot, this would be their third consecutive Christmas Number One. Mariah Carey‘s All I Want For Christmas is at Number Two in the latest update, while Wham!‘s Last Christmas is at Number Three.

Regardless of where the song places in the end, the song will not be played on BBC Radio 1 on Christmas day. During The Official Chart: First Look show on Sunday the 20th of December, presenter Katie Thistleton said that the song had “so many bad words in it, we can’t play it on daytime Radio 1.”

Boris Johnson Is A Fucking Cunt will certainly be Mike Gibbons’ most successful song to date. In 2010, his band Kunt And The Gang reached number 66 in the national charts at Christmas with another politically-themed single, Use My Arsehole as a Cunt (The Nick Clegg Story), while his 2011 single Fucksticks peaked at number 63.

Boris Johnson Is a Fucking Cunt is available on all streaming platforms, the UK Christmas Number One will be announced on Christmas Day.