Campaign launched to get Terry Wogan to Christmas No. 1

Music
25 Nov 16

An online campaign has been launched which, if successful, would see Terry Wogan top the Irish charts in time for Christmas.

The star, who died this year following a battle with cancer, released a version of The Floral Dance in 1978, which reached number 21 in the charts.

Now a Facebook and Twitter account, entitled Campaign to get Terry’s The Floral Dance to this year’s Official Christmas Number One song, has been set up.

Join us to get Terry Wogan's FLORAL DANCE to the #XmasNo1 https://t.co/9OetzxSyUX #Terry4No1 pic.twitter.com/yFP0L5ntT7

— Floral Dance Xmas #1 (@FloralDanceCiN) November 24, 2016

It could mean a chart battle with Sir Cliff Richard, who is also releasing a Christmas single, a festive mix of It’s Better To Dream, a song which appears on the veteran singer’s latest album.

This year’s Official Christmas Number One will be crowned on Friday December 23.

Contenders include 'One Day I’ll Fly Away' by Vaults, from the John Lewis Christmas advert.

James Corden could also be in the running for 'The Greatest Gift For Christmas Is Me', from the Sainsbury’s advert.

The X Factor winner could also grab this year’s number one, while Kylie Minogue has released a Christmas album.