Welcome to Chatting Tracks! I'm Robbie, and I'm joined by Andy, my partner in crime. We're diving deep into David Bowie's iconic album, Hunky Dory. This album, recorded during the summer of 1971 at London's famed Trident Studios, marks a significant shift in Bowie's musical journey. With Ken Scott as producer and the original Spiders from Mars lineup, this album truly stands out.

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.