Do visitors to the UK appear at Christmas time and wonder who Noddy Holder is?
Is Roy Wood and Wizzard a fresh, new sound to visiting Americans?
Are Chris Rea and Shaky known in the far reaches of the world as Christmas one hit wonders?
In order: no, no, and no.
I’m no longer a visitor to the UK, but every time I most of the above, my ears start to bleed. In historical terms, the carols of Britain are some of the finest in Europe; in contemporary terms, the Christmas music that has been pumped out of British studios has been some of the most appalling shite ever to have been produced on synthesizer. And that’s saying something.
The most-played stuff over in Canada must be:
Boney M
Bing Crosby
and the typical pop covers such as you might find on ‘A Very Special Christmas’ or whatever