Fifty Grand For Christmas, Paul Holt (Sanctuary UK)

Now this 2004 single is an "American Idol" Christmas record I can get behind. Don't know if this is a true story, but Simon Cowell himself allegedly told Holt he'd write a check for 50,000 quid if Holt ever made it to the top of the charts. From there originates this song and its associated video, in which Cowell himself puts in an appearance. It's your basic 70's hard rock performance of a hooky little tune. I think this is only a British release.