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Kylie Minogue Enlists Help Of Stock Aitken And Waterman For Christmas Number One Bid

Kylie Enlists Help Of An Unlikely Friend In Bid For Xmas Number One
Ashley Percival
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Kylie Minogue has enlisted the help of Stock, Aitken and Waterman in a bid to secure the Christmas number one.

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The record producing trio have reunited after 25 years to rework ‘Every Day’s Like Christmas’ from Kylie’s new festive album.

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The track - penned by Coldplay’s Chris Martin - will feature their trademark '80s sound, which defined Kylie’s early career on songs such as ‘The Locomotion’ and ‘I Should Be So Lucky’.

Speaking to The Sun about receiving the call from Kylie, Pete Waterman said she has asked for the remix to be “dead retro”, with “nothing modern”.

“The three of us have not done a single for 25 years. We have never fallen out but there was never a purpose where we thought it was worth working together,” he said.

“I told the others this is what Kylie wants and they said, ‘Let’s do it - return at the top’.”

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Pete Waterman

He continued: “It’s a strange question when someone asks, ‘Can you step back in time and make a record you would have made in 1988?’ But of course we can, and Kylie loved it.

“I did worry about tampering with a Chris Martin song in any way. I wasn’t sure Chris Martin and Stock Aitken Waterman would be easy bedfellows but he said it was fine.”

Mike Stock added in a statement: "Only Kylie could have bought us all back together. It was great to work with the team again."

Kylie faces stiff competition for the Christmas number one from the eventual ‘X Factor’ winner.

There has also been a campaign launched to stop the talent show champ reaching the top spot, with a Facebook page encouraging people to buy the ‘Star Wars’ theme on 18 December in protest.

This year's Christmas number one will be announced on Christmas Day.

Listen to the album version of 'Every Day's Like Christmas' below...

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Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(01 of30)
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1980Kylie rocked an 80s perm back in her Charlene from Neighbours days. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(02 of30)
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1989What a look! The singer performed on Des O'Connor Tonight in a sequin embellished crop top and velvet cycling shorts. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(03 of30)
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1989Kylie swapped the velvet shorts for some denim cut-offs at a summer roadshow in Exmouth. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(04 of30)
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1993Purple jeans and a denim waistcoat were all the rage back in 1993. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(05 of30)
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1994Is that Kylie with ginger hair? She tried out a rather different look for a charity perfomance in The Fiddler on the Roof. We're not convinced... (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(06 of30)
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1999Kylie stepped out in a floral number for the Ivor Novelli Awards. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(07 of30)
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2000This is what we love Kylie for; sequins, thigh-high slits and metallic sandals. Kylie took centre stage on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(08 of30)
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2001Kylie popped on a sheer crop top for the Moulin Rouge premiere. Only Kylie would get away with flashing a leopard print bra underneath. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(09 of30)
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2004Ms. Minogue arrived at the MTV Europe Awards in a delicate Dolce & Gabbana design. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(10 of30)
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2005Kylie chose a simple LBD for the Elle Style Awards in 2005. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(11 of30)
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2005No one impresses with their on-stage style like Kylie. She dazzled in a feather embellished design during her Showgirl tour in 2005. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(12 of30)
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2006Kylie rocked Parisian chic in a cute two-piece suit after a trip the French capital. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(13 of30)
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2007Pretty in purple, Kylie made an appearance at the Kylie Minogue Exhibition at London's Victoria & Albert Museum. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(14 of30)
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2007Kylie opted for her favoured Dolce & Gabbana at the 2007 BAFTAs. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(15 of30)
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2007With a new blonde crop and a figure-hugging Pucci dress, all eyes were on Kylie in New York City. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(16 of30)
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2007Once again, Kylie rocked a daring Dolce & Gabbana design, this time at the 13 film premiere in Cannes. If you're going to wear a PVC and lace corset dress, why not complete the look with perspex platforms?! (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(17 of30)
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2007Is that Kylie or Marylin? The singer celebrated 20 years in the music industry at a party in London. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(18 of30)
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2007Kylie made sure she dressed to impress as she picked up her Music Industry Trust Award in a stunning Dolce & Gabbana gown. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(19 of30)
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2008She rocked a Scottish inspired gown at a Hollywood and Highland black tie gala in Los Angeles. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(20 of30)
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2008Surpise, surprise, Kylie opted for a Dolce & Gabbana gown at the Elle Style Awards in 2008. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(21 of30)
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2008Kylie embraced Hollywood glamour on at the Brit Awards in 2008. Love the blonde crop too. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(22 of30)
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2008This outfit shouldn't work, but Kylie pulls off the neon skinny jeans and bagg t-shirt look perfectly. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(23 of30)
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2008She looked lovely in a star embellished gown after receiving her OBE. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(24 of30)
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2009The pop princess made a staggering six outfit changes at the 2009 Brit Awards. (She was the host after all). Our favourite look was this Grecian gown by Alexander McQueen. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(25 of30)
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2010Kylie sported an LBD (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(26 of30)
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2010Kylie flaunted her figure backstage at the Emilio Pucci spring/summer 2011 show in Milan. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(27 of30)
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2010We love Kylie's street style almost as much as her on-stage looks. We love this fringed jacket and suede boots ensemble. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(28 of30)
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2010Kylie opted for futuristic over festive at Captial Radios's Jingle Bell Ball. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(29 of30)
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2011We love this look. Kylie opted for a McQueen LBD and platform ankle boots at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. (credit:PA)
Style Evolution: Kylie Minogue(30 of30)
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2012Kylie works casual biker chic out and about in London. (credit:PA)
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