Could the Yorkshire Pudding Boy Be Christmas Number One?
Could the Yorkshire Pudding Boy Be Christmas Number One?
The race for the UK Christmas number one single has already started, as many acts hope they will top the charts this festive season.
While Wham!’s “Last Christmas” and Band Aid 40’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” are tipped to secure the top spot, Yorkshire Pudding Boy is becoming a strong contender.
So, who is the Yorkshire Pudding Boy, and could he be Christmas number one in 2024? Keep reading to find out.
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Who is the Yorkshire Pudding Boy?
James and Aaron Paley, a father and son duo from Southend-on-Sea, England, shot to fame after making a giant Yorkshire pudding Halloween costume out of hundreds of Yorkshire puddings.
It reportedly took James, a pub landlord, four hours to bake 350 Yorkshire puddings to create the costume, and his TikTok video went viral in 2022, generating three million views and 400,000 likes internationally.
According to James, he has made the same costume for his two sons for ten years, and the baton was passed to 13-year-old Aaron, the Yorkshire Pudding Boy, after his eldest son outgrew Halloween.
The costume was inspired by the Yorkshire pudding superhero James created for his sons.
As a result, the family appeared on This Morning, and the viral video was shared by many major brands, such as Nissan, Lidl, and, of course, Aunt Bessie’s.
Why is the Yorkshire Pudding Boy Releasing a Christmas Single?
The Yorkshire Pudding Boy has announced he will enter the race for the Christmas number one with the original song “All I Am.”
The viral sensation is attempting to capitalize on his newfound fame to raise money for the UK National Autism Society and the NSPCC.
It is believed all proceeds from the song will be donated to the charities, which may encourage the UK public to buy or stream the song, raising vital funds for worthy causes.
What is the Song’s Message?
“All I Am” was written by Mark Shrimpton, a local songwriter and producer, and performed by Aaron Paley.
According to the Paley family, they created the song to not only raise money for two charities but to send a message that people who are neurodivergent or different aren’t wrong and should be accepted in society.
Is It Likely to Reach Christmas Number One?
As mentioned, the Yorkshire Pudding Boy faces stiff competition from festive favorites in the charts, such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas,” Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” and Band Aid 40’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
As the British public will stream feel-good Christmas songs over the festive period, they might prove too difficult to beat in the charts, especially during Christmas week.
Also, he will need to compete with other new songs in the charts, such as Ed Sheeran’s “Under the Tree” and Tom Grennan’s “It Can’t Be Christmas.”
However, if the people who watched the video get behind the Yorkshire Pudding Boy and fall in love with the song’s message, it could reach number one and raise much-needed money for two exceptional charities.
If you want to find out if the Yorkshire Pudding Boy tops the charts this festive season, you can listen to the official Christmas number one announcement on The Official Chart Show with Jack Saunders from 4 pm on Friday, December 20, 2024.