Winters bring along the holiday season with coldness and change in weather. As the snow starts falling and the weather starts to get chilly, the holidays start to approach as well. This is a strong call for a home that hardly anyone can escape. One thing that makes this weather and vibe even better is the shared love over Christmas songs. There is absolutely nothing that brings everyone together other than jamming with the Christmas classics.
Both the factors here, music and Christmas have elements that bind them together. Christmas is one of the occasions that bring everyone together and music is something that counts as one of the fundamental joys of one’s life. So it does make absolute sense that people hold holiday music in such high regard as it is filled with nostalgia and ‘feel good’ vibes.
Legendary singers and music artists know this nostalgic attachment that people have with holiday music. This is why we have so many songs that are considered Christmas classics and still get listened to this day. This brings us to make a list of the most listened-to and loved, and probably the best 10 Christmas songs of all time.
Read along to know the tracks and add them immediately to your holiday playlist.
10/10
‘What Christmas Means to Me’ – Stevie Wonder
There is a reason why Stevie Wonder is known for his love for Christmas and this tr5ack explains why. There is no doubt that anyone claims to love Christmas more than the singer because, in his lifetime, the musician has made several classics that are perfect for holidays. This is why the list is starting with this song, ‘What Christmas Means to Me’ which feels like a love letter to the most celebrated holiday around the world, Christmas, in the best ways. There is also a harmonica solo that feels like heaven on the ears. You just cannot go wrong with this.
9/10
‘Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy’ – Bing Crosby and David Bowie
This is a generational meeting that has now become a classic and a part of something that people will never forget. Probably one of the most famous and popular rock stars who ever lived, David Bowie became a part of the final Christmas special of Bing Crosby in the year 1977. They performed together in this specially written version of ‘Little Drummer Boy’, which is so exceptionally well-written. A counterpoint refrain of “Peace on Earth” was then added later by the show producers. Rapidly the track gained popularity and is easily considered a holiday mash-up that is rocking the generations many years later.
8/10
‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ – Kelly Clarkson
Now I know, with the title of the track your mind immediately went to the queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, but this version of Kelly Clarkson is gorgeous. The singer completely slayed on this cover of the Christmas classic. This is a Vince Vance & The Valiants’ hit of 1989, which then the singer covered, way before Mariah Carey came onto the scene. From the singer’s powerful vocals to the musically upbeat composition, this track is an underrated gem that needs to be more popular.
7/10
‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ – Andy Williams
Many people may think of this track as an overplayed and overrated track but there is no denying that the track is one of the essentials that we need every Christmas season. Many generations know the singer as “Mr. Christmas”, all thanks to his seasonal TV specials. This warm and upbeat tempo of the track creates magic that is impossible to escape.
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‘White Christmas’ – Bing Crosby
The holidays are not completed if you haven’t once played or listened to this track. Originally sung by Bing Crosby in the film ‘Holiday Inn’ released in 1942, this song served as a tonic to soldiers of the USA who were serving overseas. Over time the track became a classic that now feels like a warm sweater on a snowy day.
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‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ – Elvis Presley
The king of rock and roll also made Christmas hits and ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ got its place in the list of top best songs of Christmas. This ballad is known for its heart-touching and melting music along with the magic of Elvis’ dreamy vocals.
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‘Silent Night’ – Bing Crosby
The king of Christmas music is back with his yet another hit track that is still making generations groove. ‘Silent Night’, the Christmas carol was recorded in 1935. It was originally thought that it would not fit Crosby’s voice, but years later, this track is now a mandatory Christmas song played in households.
3/10
‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ – Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and her Christmas tracks will forever be iconic. Some people may call it basic but this track is easily the most recognizable Christmas music of younger generations. The track simply holds the personified joy of Christmas in verses paired so magically with Carey’s beautiful vocals. It will surely give you goosebumps.
2/10
‘Last Christmas’ – Wham!
Who doesn’t know this classic? Wham’s this masterpiece is not only a holiday special but can be sung all year around. The theme of failed romance and heartbreak with a bit of hope that better days are coming works like a charm every time.
1/10
‘Christmas Time Is Here’ – Vince Guaraldi Trio
This song by Vince Guaraldi Trio is the ultimate Christmas nostalgia track. The vocal track can be heard in the movie ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ which feels like a warm hug. But the instrumental version of the track is equally magical and beautiful. The instruments melted into the composition so flawlessly that it has its own meaningful solo version. If the feelings of welcoming the holiday season can be described with one song, it is ‘Christmas Time Is Here’.
This is the list of the top 10 Christmas songs of all time which need to be added to everyone’s playlist. If you lack any of these, you know what you need to do!
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