Day 5 - Tubular Bells?

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The rehearsal room wasn't too cold after all. We had two heaters on and I had a massive fleece. Bizarrely, I felt somewhat like Noel Gallagher whilst playing the guitar. Fortunately, I avoided writing any pseudo Beatle numbers whilst I was at it and my brother wasn't there to punch in the face. We did get a new tune done (not in the slightest bit Christmassy though) which we may debut on Saturday if I can finish the lyrics and it sound checks OK. We've actually got to the stage where we can pick and choose what tracks to play, which is a refreshing change from banging out the same set for nearly two years.

I regret calling the website www.365daystoachristmasnumberone.com as it's a complete pain in the arse typing it. I am an idiot, it's official.

So, on to the important subject of 10 steps to a guaranteed Christmas number one single as promised yesterday.

Step 1 - Tubular Bells

This is a complete essential. You can not do without tubular bells on a Christmas track. Have a listed to Stay by East 17 (a bona fida classic in my opinion). Initial investigation has concluded that purchasing said tubular bells would be somewhat beyond our current budget:

Wow, they're quite expensive!

We therefore need to vet the studio we decide to record in for the appropriate Christmas orientated instruments. I can not stress how important this is.

Right, off to think Christmas thoughts. Until tomorrow.