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Christmas Chart Toppers: Part 2

DJ Ciaran O’Connor tells us the story behind some of the biggest Christmas songs

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15.49 2 Dec 2021


Christmas Chart Toppers: Part 2


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Did you know every festive hit has a history? Andrea chats to DJ Ciaran O’Connor, who tells us the story behind some of the biggest Christmas songs. Today, we look at the story behind Band Aid's 'Do they know its Christmas?' and 'Stay Another Day' by East 17.

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