Talk:Another Rock N' Roll Christmas

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The track was one of the most played Christmas songs in the UK for many years and is still played today, though not as heavily, following Glitter's conviction for possessing child pornography.

I'm not sure about "still played today", if this refers to public performance of the song. Record companies began removing the song from Christmas compilation albums very soon after Glitter was accused (let alone convicted) of downloading child pornography, and radio stations made a point of excising it from their Christmas playlists.

Put it this way, I doubt that the song will be played at many Christmas parties this year... (which is a shame, as I like it). AdorableRuffian 22:53, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

The song is still played in some night clubs and is still available on Glitter albums and a few years after his conviction was (briefly) included on a BBC commercial (the song was later taken off the commercial after complaints). However as it is still available to buy (both on Glitter albums and still on some compilations) and is played in clubs it is "still played though not as heavily". 152.163.101.7 16:04, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Furthermore it is played at almost every Christmas party I go too (especially if I host it) as I insist (it's a great Christmas tune) and most people seem happy enough to dance and sing-a-long anyway. Besides with the Internet here these days we can see what is being played by the public. The song is available to play (for free or to buy) from many MP3 websites and the video on You Tube shows that it has been watched/played several thousands times this year on that site alone. Public broadcating (legal or otherwise) is no longer just in the hands of major Radio and TV companies 152.163.101.7 16:15, 9 October 2006 (UTC)