Not every band can write a Christmas classic, although plenty try.
Orange County ska-pop millionaires No Doubt decided to throw their Santa hat into the party ring with this 1997 cover of a track by local pals The Vandals. It was recorded for a compilation album, A Very Special Christmas 3, which benefited the Special Olympics and also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Cornell and Patti Smith.
There’s plenty about it that doesn’t, on the surface, seem incredibly Christmassy. The video is shot in sun-soaked India, and concerns a really violent fight. The fight takes place on Christmas Day, though, so that’s vaguely festive. Also, 'oi' rhymes with 'joy'.
Let’s all don our finest tartan trousers and most Yuletide crop-tops and dive right in…