Surprise Leader Revealed as 21st Century’s Top Christmas Song Streamer
Leona Lewis’s ‘One More Sleep’ has emerged as the most streamed British Christmas song of the 21st century. Released in 2013, this festive hit has accumulated over 190 million streams in the UK, according to data from the Official Charts Company. This impressive achievement positions it ahead of several popular Christmas tracks.
Top Christmas Songs of the 21st Century
Following Lewis’s anthem, Coldplay’s ‘Christmas Lights’ secured the second spot. Lily Allen’s rendition of Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, which gained fame through a 2013 John Lewis Christmas advertisement, ranks third. Additional notable songs in the top five include:
- 4th: Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John’s ‘Merry Christmas’
- 5th: Alexandra Burke’s ‘Hallelujah’
Interestingly, ‘Hallelujah’, Burke’s winning single from the 2008 X Factor, is recognized as the biggest Christmas song overall when combining streaming numbers with physical sales.
Insights from Official Charts
Martin Talbot, the Chief Executive of the Official Charts, shared his thoughts on the growing list of modern Christmas classics. He remarked, “The canon of Christmas classics is full to bursting with songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s great to see modern classics joining the festive hall of fame, with Leona Lewis’s ‘One More Sleep’ being the runaway leader as the biggest new British Christmas cracker of them all. Congratulations, Leona!”
Additional Songs in the Top 10
The remainder of the top ten includes a variety of artists, showcasing a mix of holiday favorites:
- 6th: The Darkness – ‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)’
- 7th: Sam Smith – ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’
- 8th: Jess Glynne – ‘This Christmas’
- 9th: George Ezra – ‘Come On Home For Christmas’
- 10th: Sam Ryder – ‘You’re Christmas To Me’
Recently, the Official Charts Company also announced this year’s contenders for the UK Christmas number one. Notable contenders include US pop sensation Taylor Swift, Denise Welch, and Tom Fletcher’s song ‘One Of Us’, which was composed for Paddington The Musical.
Leona Lewis previously topped the Christmas charts in 2006 with her debut single ‘A Moment Like This’, showcasing her enduring popularity in the festive music scene.
