Sound of the Underground

Sound of the Underground is the title of a song and debut single by British pop group Girls Aloud, later featured on their debut album of the same name.

Released on 16 December 2002 the song was an immediate success. It became the year's Christmas number one in the UK, spending four consecutive weeks atop of the charts in total.

It also marked the beginning of a new era in the British charts. From 2002 onwards, the Christmas number one spot has been dominated by the winners of TV singing contests. Girls Aloud were the first, after their triumph on Popstars: The Rivals, and from then until 2014, seven of the festive chart-toppers came from the X-Factor. Some winners, such as Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, have gone on to achieve genuine success, while others have faded into obscurity. (source)

Tracklisting
CD single, UK, Polydor  065827-2
 * 1) Sound of the Underground
 * 2) Stay Another Day
 * 3) Sound of the Underground (remix)