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<\/p>\nThree in 10 festive motorists who will be driving home for Christmas say that a suitable playlist is key for such a trip \u2013 and have shared the top 30 tracks they are most likely to sing along to in the car. <\/p>\n
The Pogues took the top spot for festive road trips this year with their classic 1988 track, \u201cFairytale of New York\u201d, featuring Kirsty MacColl \u2013 after the news that the band's frontman, Shane MacGowan, passed away last month.<\/p>\n
Chris Rea's 1986 hit, \u201cDriving Home For Christmas\u201d, came in second, while \u201cLast Christmas\u201d, by Wham!, rounded out the top three.<\/p>\n
And other festive favourites on the ultimate driving playlist include \u201cMerry Xmas Everybody\u201d by Slade, \u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is You\u201d by Mariah Carey, and Brenda Lee's \u201cRockin' Around The Christmas Tree\u201d.<\/p>\n
The survey of 2,000 Brits, who will be driving home for the holidays this year, found that 22% will sing along to seasonal songs during their journey \u2013 although 27% admit they have received complaints about their Christmas crooning.<\/p>\n
The study was commissioned by \u0160koda to highlight the Canton sound system in the all-electric Enyaq, which can mute music for back seat passengers.<\/p>\n
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Music psychology lecturer at University of York, Mimi O\u2019Neill, said: \u201cMusic has the ability to elicit nostalgia, as it can evoke a strong connection between sound and memory.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen individuals interact with music, it activates neural networks connected to emotions and memory retrieval, prompting the resurgence of both memories, and the feelings attached to them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn particular, Christmas songs often carry sentimental associations with cherished holiday moments, contributing to a nostalgic allure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe popularity of this list's top three songs, \u201cFairytale of New York\u201d, \u201cLast Christmas\u201d, and \u201cI Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday\u201d, as driving songs during the Christmas season, are unsurprising.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey exhibit well-crafted and catchy melodies that resonate with a broad audience, providing a musically engaging experience conducive to driving.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, their lyrics encapsulate the essence of the holiday season, evoking emotions and themes associated with Christmas \u2013 such as love, celebration, and the festive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The research also found a quarter of those polled (26%) will be driving more than 200 miles \u201chome\u201d this Christmas, with 5% driving for eight hours or more.<\/p>\n
However, 54% claim to enjoy driving over the festive period, with the perfectly curated Christmas playlist considered more important on a winter road trip than a windscreen scraper, or a phone charger.<\/p>\n
Other songs on the ultimate driving playlist include \u201cStep into Christmas\u201d, by Elton John, \u201cStay Another Day\u201d by East 17, and \u201cChristmas Wrapping\u201d, by The Waitresses.<\/p>\n
And despite Bing Crosby\u2019s \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d, and \u201cLet it Snow\u201d, by Dean Martin, being among the most popular seasonal driving tracks, only 31% have experienced snowfall on a Yuletide journey.<\/p>\n
Those polled, via OnePoll, also had their say on the ingredients for a bonafide classic festive hit \u2013 with a catchy chorus (44%), festive lyrics (35%), and a nostalgic element (33%), considered some of the must-haves.<\/p>\n
And eight in 10 (79%), of those who listen to music, claim they have sung along to Christmas songs \u2013 and, on average, they know the lyrics word-for-word for three such tunes.<\/p>\n
TOP 30 CHRISTMAS DRIVING SONGS:<\/p>\n