I wish it could be Christmas everyday
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Roy Wood & Wizzard
Best UK Chart Pos.
Best US Chart Pos.
4th 1973
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Best SPA Chart Pos.
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Trivia
Was beaten to the Number One spot by Slade Merry Xmas Everybody in 1973 and the resultant battle launched the Christmas pop song single craze in the UK
Backing vocals sung by the Suedettes and children from Stockland Green School
The band planned to release the song in 1981 again but discovered the original recording had been lost. The track was re recorded with a choir from Kempsey Primary School Worcester
2020 Christmas Song World Cup
First Place Seed for Group Stage draw
B1: 257pts Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens
B2: 237pts I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday - Roy Wood & Wizzard
B3: 213pts Stop the Cavalry - Jona Lewie
B4: 174pts Thank God it's Christmas - Queen
Last 16 v Driving Home for Christmas- Chris Rea (70%-30% Defeat)
2016 Christmas Song World Cup
Champion
2012 Christmas Song World Cup
Quarter Finalist defeated by Mariah Carey All I want for Christmas
2008 Christmas Song World Cup
Quarter Final eliminated by The Pogues Fairytale of New York