For what it's worth I'd prefer Mariah to be Xmas #1 over Ed Sheeran or Adele. As much as I like Ed, I don't like the way he's gone about getting the Xmas #1, it feels like such a cynical ploy with the Beyonce remix. And if Adele did release tomorrow (which I highly doubt she will) that would feel just as cynical. I prefer more organic Xmas #1s, 'Stay Another Day' being possibly the most perfect example of that.

Ed is performing on the Strictly Come Dancing final so it would surprise me! Mariah's best (only) chance is the week after Christmas as that is when her streams will be highest - she will be fighting against gift card week, but that effect has collapsed in recent years.

 

I didn’t know he was performing on strictly as I don’t follow the show. Well in that case, he will be no1 then unless something incredible changes at the last minute!

Mariah will definitely get to number one in the next few years. Her streaming is so strong - on a year when Xmas day falls on a Wednesday she'll have a massive chance.

Mariah will definitely get to number one in the next few years. Her streaming is so strong - on a year when Xmas day falls on a Wednesday she'll have a massive chance.

 

Hopefully by then the OCC will have changed the rules and created a catalogue chart. :P

Hopefully by then the OCC will have changed the rules and created a catalogue chart. :P

They need to do that

asap :)

 

why would adele releasing tomorrow be cynical? then all songs and artists aiming at #1 are cynical too

For what it's worth I'd prefer Mariah to be Xmas #1 over Ed Sheeran or Adele. As much as I like Ed, I don't like the way he's gone about getting the Xmas #1, it feels like such a cynical ploy with the Beyonce remix. And if Adele did release tomorrow (which I highly doubt she will) that would feel just as cynical. I prefer more organic Xmas #1s, 'Stay Another Day' being possibly the most perfect example of that.

 

I'm sure East 17 released Stay Another Day to have a crack at the xmas no1 at the time tbh. The fact they were a British band probably helped them ease ahead of Mariah if anything as they were able to perform/promo in the uk at the time.

 

This got me thinking - does anyone know the sales difference between both songs from Dec 94?

I'm sure East 17 released Stay Another Day to have a crack at the xmas no1 at the time tbh. The fact they were a British band probably helped them ease ahead of Mariah if anything as they were able to perform/promo in the uk at the time.

 

This got me thinking - does anyone know the sales difference between both songs from Dec 94?

 

East 17 were doing around 170K/week, and Mariah was on around 85K on her first week at number 2, and then 105K the week after - no idea about Christmas week I'm afraid (was not reported in Music Week).

Thanks - very impressive sales!

Isn't Ed Sheeran releasing a version of "Perfect" with Andrea Bocelli as well tomorrow? I would love Adele to release her "Fastlove" cover and beat him to Christmas #1. Will be interesting to see how the Wham campaign does though, could surprise!

from the very reliable source the sun ;)

 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/51414...-christmas-no1/

Adele is a rare type of A Lister we get these days, She always puts people before her and so down to earth and she really truly deserves her success not only as a talented artist but the fantastic person she is

East 17 were doing around 170K/week, and Mariah was on around 85K on her first week at number 2, and then 105K the week after - no idea about Christmas week I'm afraid (was not reported in Music Week).

According to OCC, Mariah sold 100,000 in Christmas week and East 17 managed 160,000 (assuming these are their recalculated figures). http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/2...-is-you-__7820/

Did East 17 have much promo that week in terms of tv or signings?

Adele could release at midnight next Wed. and still be No.1 by a mile on Friday!!!

Edited December 15, 20178 yr by Crazy Christmas

As much as I like Ed, I don't like the way he's gone about getting the Xmas #1, it feels like such a cynical ploy with the Beyonce remix. And if Adele did release tomorrow (which I highly doubt she will) that would feel just as cynical. I prefer more organic Xmas #1s, 'Stay Another Day' being possibly the most perfect example of that.

 

BIB - Agree 100%

It's really cheeky and pretty sell-out tbh. I know Ed Sheeran is kinda the poster boy for that anyway but still...

I'm sure East 17 released Stay Another Day to have a crack at the xmas no1 at the time tbh.

To have a crack maybe, but they didn't go about it cynically like Ed. It was released in mid-November for a start.