Watch video footage of ten of the greatest Christmas songs.

1) The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York
Narrowly missing out on the top of the charts on its first release (it charted at No.2 in December 1987), 'Fairy Tale of New York' frequently tops opinion polls of the nation's favourite Christmas song. Much to Chris Moyles' disgust, Radio 1 dubbed out 'offensive' words from the recording in 2007, but the original version continued to be played across the rest of the BBC.

2) Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody
Written back in 1967 (Slade's 'psychedelic days') Slade's Xmas anthem was originally entitled 'Buy Me A Rocking Chair'. Thankfully (!) Noddy Holder changed the lyrics six years later, and unleashed his Christmas monster on the world.

3) Wham - Last Christmas
Back in 1984 Wham, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Band Aid battled it out for the coveted Christmas No.1 Spot. Wham missed out by a whisker with Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' taking the trophy. Fact fans will be fascinated to know that 'Last Christmas' is the biggest-selling single in UK chart history not to reach the top spot.

4) John Lennon and Yoko Ono - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Originally intended as a protest song calling for the end of the Vietnam war, the lyrics to 'Happy Xmas' were based around Lennon and Ono's campaign, WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It). One can't help but feel that the song's meaning has been lost over the years!

5) Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
Famously beaten to the Christmas No.1 slot in 1973 by Slade's 'Merry Christmas Everybody', Wizzard's festive classic still holds a special place among the nation's hearts. Don't miss Jimmy Saville introducing them in the video, wearing a coat that would make Peta weep.

New Review of "808s & Heartbreak", Kanye West's fourth studio album. As always the Ordinary Joes provide an indept, insightful look into the album's material and background.

The album begins with “Say You Will” that features West singing, as he does throughout the entire album. “Don’t say you will/ Then play you will” goes the lyrics that evoke a man speculative of “rushing in”. The song ends with a magnificent display of the Roland TR-808’s drumming, with its tribal beats that were part of West’s overall concept of the album. Following is “Welcome to Heartbreak” featuring Kid Cudi whom was recently signed to West’s label G.O.O.D. Music. In this song Kanye introduces the reasons behind his sorrow, “My friend showed me pictures of his kids/ And all I could show him was pictures of my cribs…Chase the good life my whole life long/ Look back on my life and my life gone/ Where did I go wrong?”

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The premier TV station for Caribbean Music, Tempo, is continuing the celebration of its 3rd Anniversary with a concert at Breezes Super Clubs Bahamas Resort under the theme “Party Like a Star, Party Like the Star You Are”.

Some of the Caribbean Performers will be:
The Messenger Luciano; Alison Hinds and Mr. Vegas

Bahamian Performers will be:
Landlord, Sammie Star and Bodine Johnson

Also in attendance, will be Tempo VJs, Jah Bami, Lydia Patel, Jamie Thomas and Nikki D; Local VJs will be Crystal Bethel and Sheena.

Tempo Founder & CEO, Frederick A. Morton, Jr., Esq. was quoted by Caribbean World News as saying, “This concert is our way of saying thank you to all of the many Tempo soldiers in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean that have supported Tempo during the past three years”

To see the entire lineup of performances at the big Concert and other information, visit the Ordinary Joe Music Blog.

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Britney Spears Causes Chaos In The UK

Britney Spears was in the UK after she was invited to star on the UK's version of American Idol, the "X Factor". It has been reported that Britney Spears is the BIGGEST Diva ever to be on the show.

Britney Spears even snubbed the contestants and also refused to meet the master of the show, Simon Cowell.. big mistake in my opinion... Britters also refused the dressing room that was provided her and demanded to use Simon Cowells private green room.

There was a team of over 50 people that accompanied Britney to the show. Her minders banned Simon Cowell form his own green room and stopped him trying to chat with Britney. The only time the judges got to meet her was when they managed to get a quick photo together in the corridor.

If it was my show i wouldn't even have let her perform.

An X Factor insiders said...

"You have never seen so many heavies. Even around the judges' dressing rooms were sealed off by Britney's security people. When the judges went to meet her, her security wouldn't let anyone past."

Britney performed her new single "Womanizer"

What is even worse that Britney didn't even have the decency to watch the contestants perform when she was backstage. This shocked all the judges. When Mariah Carey and Take That were on the show they spent time with the contestants and gave them advice.

When the host of the show Dermot ask Britney about this years contestants she replyied...

"Yes, awesome, thank you. I met so many people, the place is beautiful."

Britney Spears did NOT sing live, she mimed again...

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New Review of Enya's "And Winter Came..." from the Ordinary Joe Music Blog!

In place of the “Little Drummer Boy” Enya sings of the “One Toy Soldier” whom asks “Who can mend my broken drum? / Will it be as good as new?” The album continues with “The Spirit of Christmas Past” which seeks to inspire those who are depressed by the season with words of encouragement “Believe in what I say/ Don't throw this time away/ Tomorrow will be Christmas Day”. “My! My! Time Flies!” I feel, is the most eccentric track on the album, and exhibits more extensive synthesizing of her voice.

Go check it out, to see lyrics, the official album cover and a video featuring Enya herself giving comments about the album's ceation.

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