5 Christmas Singles That Were Never No. 1

We have all heard them, we all know them but you probably thought that your most beloved Christmas songs were all number one hits (in the UK at least). Well you may be surprised to find....

All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey

This classic single peaked at number 2 in 1994 was beaten to the top spot by "Stay Another Day" by East 17.

Rockin' around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Released in 1965 and peaking at number 3 it was beaten to number 1 by "Day Tripper" by the Beatles.

Fairytale of New York - The Pogues feat Kirsty MacColl

How many times is this song played over the holiday season? Well you may be surprised to hear that it only reached 2  in 1987 and was beaten by "Always on my mind" by the Pet Shop Boys.

I wish it could be Christmas everyday - Wizzard

Although the mere mention of the title of this song can send the lyrics rattling around your head for hours, this favourite only ever reached number 4 in 1973. The top spot that year was taken by another classic "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade.

Last Christmas - Wham

Reaching only number 2 in 1984 Last Christmas was only kept off the top spot by another single that George Michael also sang on  Band Aid the biggest Christmas Number one of the decade.

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