Christmas hits: Unexpected wins and new records in the UK charts
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The traditional race for best Christmas single and album in the UK has taken an unexpected turn. Instead of the expected lead, the charts led the re-release of Kylie Minogue's Christmas album Kylie Christmas (2014), which had previously failed to rise above the 12th line. The updated album Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped) under the new track list became the 11th entry of the Australian singer in the Official Albums Chart, overtaking such stars as Elton John, Queen, ABBA and Coldplay.
Kylie Minogue now owns a record of 15 UK No.1 albums, equal to the record of The Beatles and Robbie Williams. Robbie Williams, to avoid competing with Taylor Swift, postponed the release of his album Britpop until February.
In the British song chart, the first place was taken by “Last Christmas” Wham!, which for the third time became a Christmas hit. Singles such as "Where Is My Husband?" Raye and the charity single "Lullaby" also compete in the race for popularity, featuring Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Neneh Cherry, Mabel and other well-known musicians, including performers from Palestine.