More seasonal singles. Slade's 'Merry Christmas Everybody' is to be released again in time for Christmas. The single was first released back in 1973, of course, but now it'll be a contender for Christmas number one 2006. Ladbrokes are giving it quite good odds. Which isn't surprising, really. It has become synonymous with Christmas here in the UK, and actually, it's a great track.
Nick Weinberg of Ladbrokes says: "They're second in the betting behind X-Factor but it looks as though Simon Cowell won't have things his own way this Christmas. The song's a classic and our customers are backing it to have a massive impact."