Holiday Hits of 1974: A Retro Christmas Music Guide

 



 1. **"Lonely This Christmas" by Mud**

   - This song held the Christmas No. 1 spot for four weeks in 1974 and is a classic of the glam rock era[5].


2. **"Wombling Merry Christmas" by The Wombles**

   - This festive song by the popular children's TV characters peaked at No. 7 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].


 3. **"Hey Mr. Christmas" by Showaddywaddy**

   - This song was a Christmas hit for Showaddywaddy, peaking at No. 22 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].


 4. **"Christmas Song" by Gilbert O'Sullivan**

   - Released in 1974, this song has a clever twist on the traditional Christmas theme and peaked at No. 24 on the UK charts[1].


5. **"My Boy" by Elvis Presley**

   - Although not exclusively a Christmas song, it was popular during the holiday season in 1974 and peaked at No. 6 on the UK charts[1].


 6. **"Streets of London" by Ralph McTell**

   - While not a traditional Christmas song, its themes of winter and hardship made it relevant during the holiday season, peaking at No. 9 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].


 7. **"The In Betweenies / Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me" by The Goodies**

   - A comedic Christmas song that peaked at No. 14 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].


8. **"I Believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake**

   - Although released in 1975, it is often mentioned alongside 1974's Christmas hits due to its enduring popularity. However, it did not chart in 1974 but became famous the following year[5].


 9. **"Gaudete" by Steeleye Span**

   - While released in 1973, this traditional Christmas carol continued to be popular in 1974 and is often included in lists of 1970s Christmas hits[3].


 10. **"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir**


   - Originally released in 1971, this song remained a popular Christmas anthem and is often referenced during the holiday season, including in 1974[3].


These songs represent a mix of the most popular and enduring Christmas-themed hits from 1974, along with some that continued to be relevant during that holiday season.


Citations:

[1] http://www.everyhit.co.uk/retrocharts/1974-December.html

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number_ones_of_1974

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_hit_singles_in_the_United_Kingdom

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1974

[5] https://www.myfirstrecord.co.uk/recordpress/retro-music/top-15-christmas-songs-from-the-1970s-golden-era-of-the-xmas-hit-single/

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