The coveted Christmas number one spot on the UK charts is a prize many artists dream of claiming. However, just as intriguing are the songs that almost made it, landing at the number two spot or below in the Christmas Day Charts. Although not making the number one spot when released, over time many of these have become perennial best-sellers, and a part of every Christmas playlist year-on-year. In this blog post, we delve into Christmas records that missed the top spot in the UK, celebrating timeless hits, many of them remembered long after the track that took the chart prize!
