"Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl is the best Christmas tune of all time and also UK's most-played Christmas song of the 21st century.
Today, 64 years ago, Rosemary Clooney was at no. 1 on the UK singles chart with "Mambo Italiano". The song was banned by all ABC owned stations in the US because it "did not reach standards of good taste" (ha!)
The lead singer of the British band Placebo is particularly known for his androgynous appearance, distinctive nasal vocals, unique guitar style and tuning, & being open about his use of recreational drugs.