It's Christmas, in case you hadn't noticed - and, let's face it, it's not like it's being shoved in our faces this year, is it? - so DiS has enlisted the services of Charles Watson, guitarist and singer in popular Sheffield beat combo Slow Club, to compile a mixtape with a festive theme. At least it's only once every twelve months, hey?

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1. Brenda Lee 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'

   Searching for loads of Christmas songs has made me realise that they used to be a lot better than they are now. I just love the way these records are produced. (YouTube)

2. Paul McCartney 'Wonderful Christmas Time'

   Against my will I am starting to enjoy Macca. Arrrgh, I don't know what's happening to me! Maybe it's the Christmas spirit. January's not far away... (YouTube)

3. Danny Williams 'Moon River'

   This isn't a Christmas song. It just reminds me of Christmas, and it was a Christmas #1 in 1961. But Katie Melua's version just doesn't cut it. (YouTube)

4. Slade 'Merry Xmas Everybody'

   This is a given.

   
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5. John Lennon 'Happy Christmas (War Is Over)'

   I am just coming out of a little John Lennon period at the moment and thought this might be nice. (YouTube)

6. Darlene Love 'All Alone On Christmas'

   This song is for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. In the video Macaulay Culkin is the producer, 'MACK'. It's alright!!! (YouTube)

7. Bruce Springsteen 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'

   Boss.

   
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8. Bobby Helms 'Jingle Bell Rock'

   I think this might also be on Home Alone. I really love the guitar sound. (YouTube)

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• Slow Club's new download-only single 'Christmas TV' is out this week on Moshi Moshi.