I love Christmas music, and, now that we are past Thanksgiving, it's OK to start playing it.It doesn't feel much like Christmas- weather-wise that is- but music can help to get you into the holiday spirit.
Here is a list of my favorite Christmas songs, some you may have heard of, some maybe not. If not, check them out.
Yes, I like the traditional Bing Crosby 'White Christmas" or Nat King Cole "The Christmas Song" like the best of them. But the following is a little unique playlist of holiday tunes ( in no particular order):
* "Every Year, Every Christmas"- Luther Vandross
Co-written with Luther by my friend, Richard Marx, this is a silky smooth, R&B Christmas song. Still no one like Luther.
* "Let It Be Christmas"- Alan Jackson
By a country artist, but the song isn't really country. It's catchy yet traditional, like a modern day classic. Hopefully it grows in popularity each season.
* "My Christmas Card To You"- The Partridge Family
Sung by the late David Cassidy, it's the only original song on their only Christmas album.What you might expect- pop at it's best.
* " Let It Snow"- Dean Martin
Lots of artists have covered this song, but no one like Dino, who adds in his own special lyrics. He sounds like he's having fun singing it, which makes it fun to listen to.
* " Believe"- Josh Groben
From the movie "The Polar Express". It doesn't mention Christmas at all, but it's a Christmas song, pertaining to magic and believing.
* Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"- Michael Buble
One of my favorite Christmas songs, again done thousands of times, but Buble's version is nice, calm and traditional.
* " Christmas Is Just Around The Corner"- Barry Manilow
Catchy song from "Cranberry Christmas", a cartoon feature in the 90s. It won't get out of your head once you hear it.
* " Aspenglow"- John Denver
More about winter then Christmas, still it's very pretty and is the opening song on Denver's classic Christmas album.
* " Jingle Bell Rock"- Hall & Oates
This Christmas song is supposed to rock, and Hall & Oates do it right.
* " "I'll Be Home For Christmas"- Peter Cetera
Again, covered many times, but done nicely by the ex-lead singer of Chicago on his solo Christmas cd.
* " Merry Christmas, Darling"- Carpenters
Increasing popular every year, more sentimental and seems to mean more each Christmas. A classic that slowly built into a classic over the years, sung by the beautiful voice of Karen carpenter.
* " Holly Jolly Christmas"- Burl Ives
Covered much, another modern Christmas song which grows in popularity each year. The original by Ives is the best version.
* " Little St. Nick"- Beach Boys
From their Christmas album in the 60s ("Frosty The Snowman" is another classic on that record), it has the summer- beach sound , yet it's a Christmas song.
* "Blue Christmas"- Elvis Presley
Elvis still does the best version of this song. He owns this song, like Crosby owns "White Christmas".
* "Christmas Mornings"- Richard Marx
A really beautiful Christmas song about kids and parents and memories of Christmas mornings.
* It Doesn't Have To Be That Way"- Jim Croce
A Christmas- themed song from the late, great Croce.
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