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Mercury nominee covers East 17 No.1

Published Saturday, Dec 15 2007, 00:15 GMT | By Alex Fletcher
Mercury nominee covers East 17 No.1

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Mercury Music Prize nominee Maps has covered East 17's Christmas number one 'Stay Another Day'.

The electronica artist, real name James Chapman, has recorded the festive tune as a free download for his fans.

Writing on his website, Chapman poked fun at the boyband by mocking Brian Harvey's claims that he took lots of ecstasy during the band's '90s pomp.

He said: "I wanted to send a special gift to those of you who've supported me through this amazing year.

"This song is my special Xmas gift to you, inspired by taking 12 Es and running myself over in my own car. Only an enormous puffer jacket prevented me from certain death."

> Click here for Digital Spy's top ten essential Christmas singles.
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