The Pogues classic track Fairytale in New York is Britains favourite Christmas song, according to a new poll conducted by TV channel VH1.
Washington, Dec 21 : The Pogues classic track 'Fairytale in New York' is Britain's favourite Christmas song, according to a new poll conducted by TV channel VH1.
The '1987' single featuring late singer Kirsty MACColl landed the top spot, pushing down the original Band Aid song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' to second position.
Wham's 'Last Christmas' bagged the third place, while Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' came fourth, reports Contactmusic.
The re-recorded charity single by Band Aid 20 came fifth and 'All I Want For Christmas is You' by Mariah Carey was the sixth favourite.
Wizzard' 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' and Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' stood seventh and eight respectively.
'Happy Xmas' (War is Over) by John Lennon was placed at ninth position, while Stay Another Day by East 17 was placed at the tenth spot.
Britain's favourite Christmas songs are:
1. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues/ Kirsty MACColl
2. Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
3. Last Christmas - Wham!
4. Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
5. Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
6. All I Want For Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
7. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
8. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
9. Happy Xmas (War is Over) - John Lennon
10. Stay Another Day - East 17
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