Few Christmas songs can claim to define an entire nation’s festive soundtrack. Fewer still can fill pubs, living rooms, football stadiums, and radio airwaves with the same explosive energy year after year. “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade is one of those rare songs.

Today, we're diving into none other than the unforgettable Stop the Cavalry by Jona Lewie. Released in 1980, this track stands out due to its unexpected blend of holiday cheer and deep-rooted anti-war sentiments. Oddly enough, despite its popularity, the song was banned by BBC Radio One in 1990, as the BBC feared it might upset listeners, given the global situation of the time. Instant classic? Absolutely!