Summary
The article discusses the competition for the UK's Christmas number one song, highlighting the ongoing trend where classic holiday hits dominate the charts due to streaming. New contenders are entering the race, including fresh releases from Kylie Minogue and Tom Fletcher, alongside Alison Limerick's classic track gaining renewed attention.
Key Facts
- Wham's Christmas song was number one for two consecutive years.
- Streaming affects chart rankings, allowing older holiday songs to re-enter the Top 40.
- Kylie's new Christmas song is part of the 10th anniversary edition of her album and is exclusively available on Amazon.
- Tom Fletcher's new Christmas song comes after writing music for a musical based on Paddington.
- Alison Limerick's 1990 song is gaining new popularity due to its inclusion in a Christmas advert.
- The article considers whether older songs should be in a separate chart.
