You're Christmas to Me
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| Single by Sam Ryder | ||||
| Released | 7 November 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Christmas | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
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| Producer(s) | The Nocturns | |||
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"You're Christmas to Me" is a Christmas single by British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder. It was released exclusively via Amazon Music on 7 November 2023, as part of the Amazon Music Originals series. An original track created for the British comedy film Your Christmas or Mine 2, it marks his second Christmas release following his cover of "Jingle Bells" in 2022.[1] It marked Ryder's first record as an independent artist after parting ways with Parlophone Records.[2] The song became a contender for the Christmas number-one slot on the UK Singles Chart and later peaked at number two. It is currently his highest charting single to date, alongside "Space Man" (2022).[3]
Background and release
[edit]The song was released exclusively on 7 November 2023 through Amazon Music. It is to be featured as part of the British Amazon Prime film Your Christmas or Mine 2. A music video is scheduled to be released during the run up to Christmas.[4][5]
In an interview for Official Charts Company, Ryder revealed that he was approached by Amazon Music and wrote the track alongside Max Wolfgang in August 2023. He further added how the single takes some inspiration from Darlene Love "All Alone on Christmas". Ryder described it as a late eighties and early nineties influenced track with saxophones and big New York City swing drums with inspiration from Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, and elements of The Darkness by incorporating guitars.[2]
Chart performance
[edit]The song debuted at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ryder's sixth chart entry in his home country. On 1 December 2023, "You're Christmas To Me" reached a new peak of number 12, becoming his third top forty entry.[6] It topped the Official Trending Chart for three consecutive weeks[7][8] and reached number 2 on both the UK Single Sales, UK Singles Downloads Charts and number 3 on the UK Physical Singles Chart. It later reached a new peak of number 10, becoming Ryder's second top ten entry on the charts.[9]
"You're Christmas To me" became a contender for the Christmas number-one spot and reached number 2. It became Ryder's second top five entry in the UK and is his highest charting single to date alongside Space Man (2022), which also peaked at number 2.[3]
Promotion
[edit]Ryder performed the song for the first time at Virgin Radio UK. He also gave two exclusive performances at two consecutive nights at the 2023 Jingle Bell Ball.[4][10] He also embarked on a promotional trip to promote the song, concluding performing on Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, The One Show, and BBC Live Lounge.[11]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 182 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 2 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Griffiths, George (7 November 2023). "Amazon Music Original reveals new Christmas songs for 2023 from Sam Ryder, Anne-Marie and Jorja Smith". Official Charts.
- ^ a b "Sam Ryder on You're Christmas To Me's Christmas Number 1 bid". Official Charts. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Wham! beat Sam Ryder to top Christmas charts for the first time". BBC News. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Sam Ryder, Jorja Smith and Anne-Marie release Amazon Original festive tracks". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Griffiths, George (7 November 2023). "Amazon Music Original reveals new Christmas songs for 2023 from Sam Ryder, Anne-Marie and Jorja Smith". Official Charts.
- ^ Griffiths, George (1 December 2023). "Jack Harlow dominates for third week at Number 1 with Lovin On Me". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Sam Ryder's You're Christmas to Me tops Official Trending Chart". Official Charts. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Griffiths, George (4 December 2023). "Official Trending Chart: Sam Ryder, Jorja Smith and Beyoncé set to rise". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Wham! spend second week at Number 1 with Last Christmas - now key contenders for Christmas Number 1". Official Charts. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Sam Ryder wows fans with festive surprise at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball". Music-News.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Sam Ryder has "played 26 shows in 6 days" in the race for Christmas Number 1". Official Charts. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of January 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Sam Ryder – You're Christmas To Me". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 May 2024.