Wham! has made Official Charts history by landing the Christmas No. 1 spot twice in a row. "Last Christmas" was blocked from ...

From Pogues frontman Shane McGowan to TV presenter Chris Kamara, many big names have spent their lives blowing out birthday ...

"Singing with my father after all these years was a very emotional experience for me," said Steve Perry of his new holiday song.

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There comes a point every festive season when it suddenly dawns on you that if you hear the same old Christmas songs one more ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be ...

‘Fairytale Of New York’ was released as a single on November 23, 1987. It reached the top of the Irish charts on December 13 ...

A special performance from Saturday Night Live's Christmas episode. Hozier Covers The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on SNL: ...

The ultimate Christmas classic, and the best-selling single of all time! Bing's warm, velvety voice painting pictures of ...

Dive into the happiest folk songs of all time, showcasing warmth, positivity, and a touch of nostalgia in every melody.

There are several songs by British artists that earn their keep in the month of December, despite not getting much airtime ...