Fairytale of New York revealed as the nation's favourite festive song because it's a realistic representation of what Christmas is ACTUALLY like (so do YOU agree?)

by Guest Sat Nov 25, 2017 4:53 pm

[*]The 1987 Christmas song is still a huge hit with families across the nation
[*]Experts say it's because lyrics are an accurate reflection of a British Christmas
[*]The drinking, swearing and bickering are strong themes of the festive season
[*]Fairytale of New York was beaten to number one in 80s by The Pet Shop Boys

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If this version had been around, it would have been number one

by Syl Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:27 pm

I don't think anyone will ever make a better version than the original Didge.

by Guest Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:36 pm

Indeed sly and why we will have to agree to disagreee.. Laughing

by Syl Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:49 pm

Blimey....that was easy. Razz

by Syl Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:52 pm

Do I think Christmas is actually like that?? Thankfully not in my house.

I do think Christmas can bring all the years niggles to the fore though....spending time with in laws you dont get on with, being in each others company for too long, too much drink, overspending, catching your OH snogging under the mistletoe with someone you cant stand....all those little irks can build up I suppose. Razz

by Raggamuffin Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:17 pm

I never understood that song anyway.

by Syl Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:23 pm

I love this Christmas song too...it makes me feel sad though, and even sadder now George Michael is no longer with us.

Its such a shame that he wrote a couple of Christmas hits then died himself on Christmas day. Sad

by HoratioTarr Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:22 pm

Raggamuffin wrote:I never understood that song anyway.

Obviously from the perspective of two old druggie drunks. Fits Shane MacGowan to a tee. McGowan was, incidentally, born on Christmas day.

by Raggamuffin Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:26 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
Raggamuffin wrote:I never understood that song anyway.

Obviously from the perspective of two old druggie drunks. Fits Shane MacGowan to a tee. McGowan was, incidentally, born on Christmas day.

Well yes, but I still don't know what it's on about. Laughing

by magica Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:40 pm

Rags its about a man who's drunk says how he wanted to give his wife everything, but booze got him. She was a druggie.

They sing about when they were young, and what they wanted in the future, but both got a future they didn't see when young. A druggie and a drunk.

I love this song one of my favourites with Drummer Boy and I believe in Father Christmas by Greg Lake.

by Cass Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:59 pm

Too much family time, too much booze, too much food, and bugger all on TV unless it’s a repeat of The Morecombe & Wise show, the Two Ronnie’s or Only Fools & Horses. Bound to be arguing Laughing

Should be renamed Fairytale of The UK.

by nicko Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:02 pm

Magica, you got it right !

by HoratioTarr Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:38 pm

Raggamuffin wrote:
HoratioTarr wrote:

Obviously from the perspective of two old druggie drunks. Fits Shane MacGowan to a tee. McGowan was, incidentally, born on Christmas day.

Well yes, but I still don't know what it's on about.

Drunks and druggies rarely make sense.

by HoratioTarr Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:39 pm

Cass wrote:Too much family time, too much booze, too much food, and bugger all on TV unless it’s a repeat of The Morecombe & Wise show, the Two Ronnie’s or Only Fools & Horses. Bound to be arguing

Should be renamed Fairytale of The UK.

I've just subscribed to Netflix again for the Xmas period. It'll keep us going for a while.

by Raggamuffin Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:40 pm

magica wrote:Rags its about a man who's drunk says how he wanted to give his wife everything, but booze got him. She was a druggie.

They sing about when they were young, and what they wanted in the future, but both got a future they didn't see when young. A druggie and a drunk.

I love this song one of my favourites with Drummer Boy and I believe in Father Christmas by Greg Lake.

Oh right - thanks Mags. Laughing

by magica Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:18 pm

Fairytale of New York revealed as the nation's favourite festive song because it's a realistic representation of what Christmas is ACTUALLY like (so do YOU agree?) 2385359624

Rags lol

by Guest Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:37 pm

Syl wrote:Blimey....that was easy.

Easy, its based on taste and subjctive. In other words, its not even a debate.

Laughing

Well its now a thread to post your fav Christmas songs

by Guest Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:50 pm

by Guest Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:57 pm

by Cass Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:05 pm

HoratioTarr wrote:
Cass wrote:Too much family time, too much booze, too much food, and bugger all on TV unless it’s a repeat of The Morecombe & Wise show, the Two Ronnie’s or Only Fools & Horses. Bound to be arguing

Should be renamed Fairytale of The UK.

I've just subscribed to Netflix again for the Xmas period. It'll keep us going for a while.

Lol. We love Netflix. Nice to binge watch or go back to some favorites.

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