See more: The 20 worst Christmas songs of all time At the time, they were only the second act to score number ones in the UK with their first three singles, after Gerry and the Pacemakers. The song followed its two predecessors, 'Relax' and 'Two Tribes', to the top of the UK singles chart. The single also featured a Christmas message from the band, entitled 'Holier Than Thou'. The 12' mix of the song featured Red Dwarf actor Chris Barrie parodying DJ Mike Read's banning of the single 'Relax', as well as his impression of Ronald Reagan. The video was directed by Lol Creme and Kevin Godley, who were members of the band 10cc.Īnne Dudley, from the UK studio group Art Of Noise, arranged the strings. Read more: 7 classic Christmas songs that aren't actually about Christmas However, the video features the Nativity, and the single cover contained The Assumptions of the Virgin. It is often featured on Christmas albums and played heavily over the holiday period in the UK. It is often regarded as a Christmas song, despite having no reference to Christmas within the song lyrics. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love

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