Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas Everyone

This explores the history and enduring popularity of Shakin' Stevens' classic holiday hit "Merry Christmas Everyone." It details the song's origins, written by Bob Heatlie and released in 1985, and its strategic delay to avoid competing with Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" The article highlights the song’s festive charm, including its upbeat rhythm, nostalgic lyrics, and sleigh bell accents that capture the joy of the season. It also discusses its chart success as a Christmas number-one hit and its legacy as a timeless anthem that continues to spread holiday cheer year after year.

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December 13, 2024 13 mins
"The Story Behind 'Merry Christmas Everyone' by Shakin' Stevens" explores the fascinating journey of one of the most beloved Christmas songs of the 1980s. This delves into how Welsh rock and roll singer Shakin' Stevens (born Michael Barratt) and songwriter Bob Heatlie created this festive classic, including the strategic decision to delay its release from 1984 to 1985 to avoid competing with Band Aid's charity single. It traces the...
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