It's Christmas time!The 50 best songs to get you into the holiday spirit.
Some of us prefer a melancholy Christmas**, with sad lyrics about dim snow and memories. It's not about seeking pleasure, it's about allowing yourself to indulge in nostalgia.
Others love the cheerful sound of sleigh bells and the triumphant sound of horns, which are dotted with many holiday classics. The season won't take effect until they actually swing on the Christmas tree.
Our ultimate Christmas guide covers classic and contemporary artists from rock, country, r&b, and direct pop**. Maybe you'll find something to add joy to your holiday season or bring you to tears.
1.Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland
Songwriters Hugh Martin and Ralph Bryan said they contributed to Garland's film Meet Me in StThe first version written by Louis was so sad that she didn't want to sing it. It's good to know that this is the happy version.
2."All I Want for Christmas Is You," Mariah Carey.
Its arrival sounds like a classic, and it remains the most delightful inductee in the modern Christmas song hall.
3.Last Christmas, "Bang!".”
George Michael's longing for a failed love affair may seem depressing at first. But on the contrary, the combination of a melodious melody and his ultimate hope makes us cheer.
4."Christmas in Tennessee," Amy Grant.
The title song of Grant's 1983 "Christmas**" is not only a warm embrace, but also a beautiful ballad steeped in nostalgia.
5.Peace on Earth Little Drummer Boy, by David Bowie and Ben Crosby.
It's not the most obvious combination on paper, but the respect between the glamorous rocker and the standard croonist is palpable, and the magic between them is undeniable.
6."Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love
We still miss the nearly three decades tradition of Love reading this classic song aloud on David Letterman's late-night show.
7."Christmas Song", Nat King Cole
Maybe the song is a bit exaggerated, but it's not until we hear Cole's pure, dreamy baritone that the holidays officially arrive.
8."Christmas Wrapping", "The Waitress".
In addition to this, the Waitress are best known for their new wave hit "I Know What Boys Like", which they abandoned in 1981 for awesome storytelling.
9."Do You Hear What I Hear," Whitney Houston.
Whitney Houston performs at the 2004 World Awards in Las Vegas.
That high-pitched voice and that effortless-sounding impeccable expression is something to remember about Houston's potential.
10."Wonderful Christmas," Paul McCartney said.
Filled with a lilting chorus and typical melodic bass lines, this is a solo hit recorded by McCartney for his "McCartney II"** that embodies his own usual cheers.
11."Celebrate My Homecoming," Kenny Loggins.
A song for any season, really, with a longing for a familiar place.
12."Santa Claus is Coming" sung by Bruce Springsteen and the e-street band
This action-packed rock version was recorded by the band during a show in New York in 1975 and remains a live favorite.
13."Grown-up Christmas List", Natalie Cole.
Composed by David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner, this sweet ballad is an essential gut check track for every festival.
14."Friendship Lasts Forever," said Dan Foglberg.
If you're not melted by that subtle line from Fogelberg, "When I turn around and go home, the snow ......."turned into rain, "Then we're sorry, you don't have a heart." The Backstreet Boys also offer an impressive, thoughtful version of the song in their new **A Very Backstreet Christmas.
15."I Saw Mom Kissing Santa Claus", the Jackson Five Brothers.
Michael Jackson and his brothers' sweet vocals and unbridled joy in the 1970 arrangement remain undiminished.
16."Christmas Baby", Eartha Kitt
1953 was considered controversial. Let this be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
17.Merry Christmas (The War Is Over), John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono.
It's an anti-war song that lacks the typical festive sentimentality, but this low anthem has become a must-have song every year.
18."Do they know it's Christmas?
Bob Geldoff is now often vilified, but it is undeniable that he has brought together some of Britain's finest singers – from Bono to Bowie, from Duran Duran to George Michael – in the name of charity, to incredible success.
19."Silent Night," Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntyre, Theresa Yellwood.
20.Michael W. SmithGloria
An underrated maestro, his piano and synthesizer works are always full of emotion and triumph.