Merry Xmas Everybody

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About Merry Xmas Everybody

"Merry Xmas Everybody" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released as a non-album single in 1973. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It was the band's sixth and final number-one single in the UK. Earning the UK Christmas number one slot in December 1973, the song beat another Christmas-themed song, Wizzard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday", which reached fourth place. It remained in the charts for nine weeks until February 1974. Released at the peak of the band's popularity, "Merry Xmas Everybody" sold over a million copies upon its first release. It is Slade's last number-one single, and by far their best-selling single. It has been released during every decade since 1973, and has been covered by numerous artists. The single was certified UK Platinum by BPI in December 1980. Since 2007 and the advent of downloads counting towards the UK Singles Chart, it has re-entered the charts each December. As of December 2012, it has sold 1.21 million copies in the UK. In a UK television special on ITV in December 2012, "Merry Xmas Everybody" was voted third (behind "Fairytale of New York" and "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday") in The Nation's Favourite Christmas Song. According to the Fan Club Newsletter for January and February 1974, the song was rewarded a Silver Disc for pre-order sales. Within the first week of release, the single had sold 500,000 copies. Also, according to the same newsletter, "Merry Xmas Everybody" was in such big demand that Polydor records had to make special arrangements to have 250,000 discs sent from Los Angeles, as well as 30,000 copies a day they were receiving from Germany. 


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Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red nosed reindeer
Does a ton-up on his sleigh
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day

So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside
Does your granny always tell ya
That the old songs are the best
Then she's up and rock and rollin' with the rest

So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun

What will your daddy do when he sees
Your mama kissin' Santa Claus
Ah ah
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall
Do you ride on down the hillside
In a buggy you have made
When you land upon your head
Then you bin slayed

So here it is Merry Xmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun

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Slade

Slade are a rock band from Wolverhampton, who rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the early 1970s. With 17 consecutive Top 20 hits and six number ones, the British Hit Singles & Albums names them as the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. They were the first act to have three singles enter at number one, and all six of the band's chart-toppers were penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. Total UK sales stand at 6,520,171, and their best selling single, "Merry Xmas Everybody", has sold in excess of one million copies. more »

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Written by: James Lea, Neville Holder

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10 facts about this song

Release Period
"Merry Xmas Everybody" was released by the band Slade in December 1973. It climbed to the top of the charts and was the Christmas number one.
Song Creation
The song was reportedly written by Slade's lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea in a single day. The idea was born when their manager challenged them to write a seasonal song.
Chart Success
"Merry Xmas Everybody" was Slade's sixth and final number one hit in the UK. It has re-entered the UK Top 60 chart in every decade since its first release.
Band History
Slade is an English rock band that rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s with 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart.
High Earnings
It is estimated that the royalties earned from "Merry Xmas Everybody" are between £500,000 and £800,000 per year.
Classic Status
Today, the song is a Christmas classic in the UK and is regularly played during the holiday season.
Famous Lyrics
The often-quoted lyric "Does your granny always tell ya that the old songs are the best?" was inspired by bassist Jim Lea's mother who thought that her son's music could never top the old classics.
Artistic Inspiration
The band was reportedly inspired by a 1969 John Lennon song called "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" and they wanted to make a Merry song like the Beatles did.
Unique Recording
The song was recorded in New York while the band was on tour in the U.S. They apparently wore winter coats in the studio to help create a Christmassy atmosphere.
Evergreen Popularity
Despite its age, "Merry Xmas Everybody" continues to be popular. As of 2021, the audio video on YouTube has over 44 million views.

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