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Slade's Noddy Holder Promises to Strip if Song Makes Christmas Number One
- Posted on Dec 7th 2009 7:45AM by Stephen Dowling
This time of year, you can't brave the British Christmas crowds without hearing at least a snippet of Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody', the 1973 Yuletide chart-topper which helped make them one of Britain's favourite bands. In the realm of Christmas number ones, it takes some beating.As Slade release a festive compilation -- 'Merry Xmas Everybody - Party Hits' -- in time for the festive season, frontman Noddy Holder tells Spinner that the tradition of the Christmas number ones, big-hearted tunes the whole nation could enjoy, is in danger of being snuffed out thanks to 'The X Factor'. And he makes a promise that may come back to haunt him.
Holder, 63, complains the 'X Factor' winner's song, which in recent times has been the dead cert for Christmas number one, lacks the fun a festive hit should have. "It's generally some ilk of ballad, some big middle-of-the-road ballad type of song, that they do as their first release. There's no experimentation at all, there's nothing new in it. These records they release they could have been released 30 years ago and they would have found a place there just the same.
"They're not moving forward and they're not giving off-the-wall acts the chance, they're all very safe, and middle-of-the-road. The chase for fame overshadows the thirst for music."
Slade's own chart-topping Christmas cracker is readily available to download at the click of a mouse -- Holder proudly tells Spinner the song always does well in the download charts at this time of year.
Might this be the year the song takes the crown from 'The X Factor?' Holder laughs at the thought -- then lays down a challenge.
"If 'Merry Xmas Everybody' beats the 'X-Factor' winner to number one, I will stand on top of Broadcasting House and get my c--- out for all the world to see."
Record-buying people of the British Isles, Spinner respectfully says -- you know what to do.
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Slade Maniac
Noddy makes a valid point re the vacuity of X-Factor music, people forget that Slade exist beyond 'It's Chriiiistmas' and were actually a very influential band during the 70s and 80s. Oasis even did a cover of them at the peak of their powers in the 90s..
Although this Noddy game is pretty hilarious - http://www.umtv.co.uk/itschristmas/
Mike Briggs
Nod is right and as one of THE classic rock voices he should do us all a favor and record something for us all to listen to that we can enjoy. It has been too long without the voice
December 08 2009 at 8:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bazzyb
Noddy Bloody who....Guilty of ruining many a Christmas!!
December 07 2009 at 6:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
DB
Im with you Noddy
Rolfs put one up "Christmas in the Sun" or something like it, good on him, these X factor chappies are only making the promotors rich in the main,and the public follow like sheep.
A Chirstmas number 1 should have no hidden adjenda, be from the heart, a catchy tune, and fun to sing along with, and make you feel good. Who cares if its in tune or any good
So there it is, Merry Christmas, everybodys having fun - thats the sort of thing, theres a song there somewhere.
CByland
Roy Wood has teamed up with Mike Read, David Hamilton, Ed Stewart, Dave Hill and Mr Christmas for a xmas charity song that was released today:
The Shooting Stars - My Christmas Card To You
It's not at all bad!
Robbo
Oh my god!!!! For gods sake Noddy, keep your clothes on. Why ruin Christmas dinner for the population just because you don't agree with whats number one. We all get sick of has-beens who will do or say anything to get noticed again.
December 07 2009 at 5:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
James Tuddenham
I Wonder if Rob Barron was born when Slade had their 1973 hit of Merry Xmas,(if he was,he must have been in his pampers) it's a toptastic toon,and like the other golden oldies gets air play around xmas time. I wonder why these toons are still played on the radio and best selling CD compilations feature them as well, also you try and buy a Hi Fi with a turntable from the shop, they might think you on another planet.A lot of people still enjoy the oldies, they make christmas,and those of you mentioning Garry Glitter,he's going to buy the house next door to you.....Noddy is great and always will be.....
December 07 2009 at 5:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Claire
Modern music reflects modern life!!!
December 07 2009 at 5:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Trina
SORRY but Slades song makes Christmas for me and my family! we all go bonkers round the front room, I grew up with the song! and my small children love it! I long for a proper fun crimbo song like I remember!!! not all this money making dull, boring money spinning stuff! which have sod all to do with christmas.
SO BRING IT ON NODDY!!!! and HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERY ONE :)
Trina
Beefy
To Phil, I notice you mention Gary Glitter twice, hero of yours is he?, and what was your sister doing back stage at a rock concert, unacompanied at the age of 15 anyway?.
December 07 2009 at 4:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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