jcb

- This is a bit of a flashback but do you remember how this single became a number one hit upon second release in December 2005? 

-Its by a band called Nizlopi who come from near where I live, Leamington Spa, and was written about one of the band members Luke's problems with dyslexia at school and his escape to working with the dad. It was originally released in June 2005 and only got to 160 in the charts. 

-I think there is a lot of charm that comes with the song, its lyrics and its video. It's simple and honest, and from the heart. 

- The video is actually my favourite part of the song, and it was made by Laith Bahrani. I love the simple illustration of the video, and the image of the jcb has almost become iconic. I love the fact it is predominately backed onto lined paper, like you would get in exercise books, as it really is a childhood memory kind of song. The whole video is fairly non complex, but it is charming and endearing and I love watching it. Its a great unusual song for Christmas time, but it is easy to associate with, having the main theme of family- which is what most people think about at Christmas.