Christmas Song

[chessington]

I wonder why Gilbert OSullivans Chritmas song is NEVER played, such a lovely song and it is not on any Christmas CD compilations discs either that I can see? TIA

[emmie]

i confess i can't stand him, but it does seem odd.

[emmie]

[Old_Geezer]

Having now listened to it, I can think of two reasons why it wouldn't be played that often. First, whilst the sentiment is fair enough, it's hardly a happy lifting subject is it. Folk living in fear while you are trying to enjoy the season. Xmas is about lifting spirits in a cold dark season, not contemplating those fearful. And secondly, I doubt that the squawking kids encourage folk to bring it out and listen to it either.

[woofgang]

I am glad it isn't played, I had forgotten how much I dislike it. I am always surprised that Stop the Cavalry is considered a Christmas song as its about being in the trenches in WW1

[10ClarionSt]

Stop The Cavalry is one of my top Christmas Karaoke songs! I'm always asked to sing it at christmas do's! Wish I could be dancing now!

[10ClarionSt]

Wasn't Greg Lakes' christmas song also a protest song?

[10ClarionSt]

[mushroom25]

these days you never hear "another rock 'n roll Christmas" either. funny that.

[237SJ]

Stop The Cavalry mentions Christmas in the lyrics - I think that's why it is a christmas song. It was in the charts in December as well. The Take That song has become associated with Christmas as well because it has some bells in it (haven't heard that one yet this year)

[andy-hughes]

Its absence from compilations may be a matter of copyright - not all songs are available for inclusion.

I do think it's not an attractive song, but its apparent boycott by radio stations may once again be a copyright issue.

[emmie]

whatever the reason it's dire.

[windywillow]

I like this song. I like the sentiment behind it too.

[Bobbisox1]

Can’t beat Fairytale of New York

[Apc2604]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

My favourite.

[Bobbisox1]

Mine too