Christmas comes but once a year - however in Q's case we're celebrating early. Inspired by Glasvegas recording their Christmas album in Transylvania next month, and George Michael announcing to audiences on his tour recently that he'd like to record another Christmas track this year we'll begin the festivities with a reminder of George's seasonal genius - Wham's Last Christmas. Freeze a jolly good fellow, etc, ahem.
Want something a little more obscure? Feast your eyes on the Star Wars Christmas Holiday Special from 1978. Here's Carrie Fisher wishing us all a Happy Life Day, before some other weird stuff happens. There wasn't a dry eye on the tundra. Luckily we've managed to lose Jon Bon Jovi's R2D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas altogether.
And now let's get Santamental, with this punk 'classic'. When Ramones wanted to follow in the footsteps of their sixties heroes and heroines who all recorded great Chrimbo tunes, this was the result:
And just to tip the rock scales a bit further, here's the sadly missed Surrey rockers Reuben with their wonderful ode to Jesus and co from 2007, Christmas Is Awesome. Their jumpers are awesome too:
However, here's a stern lesson for anyone who thinks they can just wing it and still cash in. Mr Billy Idol, please step away from the mic, and grab that wreath for the funeral of festivities.
Any suggestions for better or worse clips will be gratefully received. We'll try and post the best ones. And the worst ones. Yule be sorry...
5:59 PM | 29/08/2008
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