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Top Twenty Christmas Songs Of All Time
Top Twenty Christmas Songs Of All Time With the holiday season upon us, it is the perfect time t.o rank the 'top twenty' Christmas songs of all time. See if you agree! Note: this is not my list. 20. “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms First released by Bobby Helms in "1957," it peaked at #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot One Hundred It was ‘based’ on the holiday standard “Jingle Bells” and the hit song “Rock Around The Clock,” released a few ‘yrs.’ earlier in "1954". Over time , it has appeared in hit movies such as Jingle All The Way, Lethal and Mean Girls. 19. “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano Although the song was recorded in "1970", it slowly gained popularity in the decades since. The song didn’t chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot One Hundred until "1998. " 18. “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry Written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie, and popularized by Chuck Berry in "1958", in the same year as his iconic hit “Johnny B. Goode.” 17. “Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley While the song was written in "1948", it wasn’t popularized until Elvis Presley released his own version in "1957". Since then, it’s been a rock and roll staple. 16. “Christmas Time Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio It was written for A Charlie Brown Christmas in "1965" by Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi for the Vince Guaraldi Trio. There is an instrumental version and a vocal version (sung by a choir of from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in San Rafael, California) of the song. 15. “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” by Alvin & The Chipmunks In "1958", Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. wrote and performed it. Later, it won two Grammy Awards, including Best ’s Recording and Best Comedy Performance. 14. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee It was written by Johnny Marks for singer Brenda Lee, and was first released in "1958". It sold over twenty-five Million copies and appeared in a number of TV shows and movies, most notably Home Alone in '1990." 13. “Silent Night” by Bing Crosby This Christmas standard was written by Franz Xaver Gruber and lyricist Joseph Mohr in "1818". The song was written about a small town in Austria and popularized by Bing Crosby. In fact, his version of “Silent Night” is the third bestselling single in recorded music history. 12. “Santa Claus Is Coming Town” by Jackson 5 The Jackson 5 released a Christmas album filled with holiday standards in “1970.” From all of the songs recorded for the album, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” was the biggest hit, as it peaked at #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot One Hundred. 11. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry Based on the ’s story of the same name from "1939," songwriter Johnny Marks wrote the song later in "1949." Gene Autry was the first t.o record it and it climbed t.o the #1 spot on U.S. music charts. The story and song also spawned an iconic TV special from Rankin/Bass Productions in "1964." 10. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams Recorded by Andy Williams in "1963," it has grown in popularity over time. It has ranked in the Top Ten most downloaded and aired songs during the holiday season since "20." It has also appeared in a number of commercials including Staples, Nissan Motors and Disneyland. 9. “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt Sitting on Santa’s lap is supposed to be every ’s dream. For the grown-up equivalent, songwriters Joan Javits and Philip Springer wrote “Santa Baby” in "1953" for Eartha Kitt. It was a big hit, selling over Five Hundred Thousand copies which made it a certified Gold Record. 8. “Winter Wonderland” by Michael Bublé Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith co-wrote it in "1934." Ever since it has been covered over hundred times by various recording artists. However, one of the most popular versions is by Michael Bublé, who recorded it in '2013.' His version spent weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary charts peaking at #26. 7. “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” by Dean Martin Although Ella Fitzgerald also recorded the song, it was popularized by Dean Martin. Interestingly, songwriters Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote the song during a heatwave in" July,1945." The pair imagined how they would cool down from the heat and wrote the song in the process. 6. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Judy Garland In "1944," Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane co-wrote this song for Judy Garland for the film Meet Me In St. Louis. In "2004," the song was ranked #76 on American Film Institute's 1.00 …1.00 Songs, while it was also ranked #3 on American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers’ (ASCAP) most performed songs during the Christmas season. 5. “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes Originally composed by Leroy Anderson in "1948," it was popularized by The Ronettes in "1963." Almost every year since its release, it charts in the top on the Billboard Holiday One Hundred 4. “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas T.o You)” by Nat King Cole Commonly known as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” it was first made famous by Nat King Cole in "1946." Mel Tormé co-wrote the song with Robert Wells. It was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in "1974." 3. “O Holy Night” by Josh Groban This is probably one of the most well-known Christmas carols ever made. Composed by Adolphe Adam from a poem by a wine merchant in "1847, the origins are in France where it’s known as “Cantique de Noël.” One of the most popular renditions of the Christmas song is from Josh Groban, who recorded a version in "2002," which went to #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart. 2. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey Released in "1994," it has been the go-to Christmas song for more than twenty years. It became a new holiday standard and an instant hit peaking at #1 on the U.S. Holiday One Hundred during a 30-week stint. It reached the top of the Billboard Hot One Hundred in "2015.", twenty-one years after it was first released. 1. “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby Written by Irving Berlin in "1942" it is one of the best Christmas songs ever. Crooner Bing Crosby popularized the song on his NBC radio show on Christmas Day, and the song quickly became the best-selling single of all time. It sold more than One Hundred million copies around the world. Source: Reader’s Digest Canada, December 17, 2020 |
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I like several of the songs listed for different reasons. One of my other all-time favourites, which didn't make the list is Merry Christmas Darling by the Carpenters. Did yours make the list?
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It is a great list, and I like all of them.
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i agree with you on num 1 but not some of the others , nothing from Johnny Mathis ?
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This is a good list but, I like the older version of most of these songs. Dean Martin, Bing, Andy Williams, Judy Garland...…. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Oh, now I know the actual name of some of the ones I enjoy! And, it's kewl to know their origins! Thank you ... In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...
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It is hard to disagree with this cheery, upbeat list. From a historical (and Judeo-Christian) perspective, the GOAT list would also include these more somber and spiritual pieces: Come All Ye Faithful God Rest You Merry Gentlemen The First Noel Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Joy To The World What Child Is This? While I grew up singing these tunes, I am cheered to see Christmas evolving into a more diverse and inclusive celebration. I have no qualms about stuffing these oldies into a memory box.
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"All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Vince Vance and the Valiants is a much better song that anything Mariah Carey has done. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Some good tunes there. I think the list must be based on billboard positions and that is why they have missed some important ones out.
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These are some great traditional Christmas songs for the most part. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend..
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I love your songs!
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My top three are; Little Dummer Boy by Bing Crosby/David Bowie Snoopy's Christmas by The Royal Guardsmen and my favorite is, Jingle Bells by The Barking Dogs Happy Festivus everyone !!!
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I like your list. One of my favorites is The Christmas Waltz by Doris Day Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!
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#13 is my favorite! I sing all these songs many times as the team leads me around the globe on Christmas Eve! It keeps them alert and me awake!
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The interesting thing about lists is that they rarely get universal agreement. These are all great songs IMHO. What ever happened to Jose Feliciano BTW? Have a very Merry Christmas sexyldy! Here's to better things in 2021.
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It is a great list, and I like all of them.
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i agree with you on num 1 but not some of the others , nothing from Johnny Mathis ?
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This is a good list but, I like the older version of most of these songs. Dean Martin, Bing, Andy Williams, Judy Garland...…. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Oh, now I know the actual name of some of the ones I enjoy! And, it's kewl to know their origins! Thank you ...
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Wow! I have sung that song many times and didn't know the background of it. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing that tidbit!
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It is hard to disagree with this cheery, upbeat list. From a historical (and Judeo-Christian) perspective, the GOAT list would also include these more somber and spiritual pieces: Come All Ye Faithful God Rest You Merry Gentlemen The First Noel Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Joy To The World What Child Is This? While I grew up singing these tunes, I am cheered to see Christmas evolving into a more diverse and inclusive celebration. I have no qualms about stuffing these oldies into a memory box.
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"All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Vince Vance and the Valiants is a much better song that anything Mariah Carey has done.
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Some good tunes there. I think the list must be based on billboard positions and that is why they have missed some important ones out.
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These are some great traditional Christmas songs for the most part. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend..
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My top three are; Little Dummer Boy by Bing Crosby/David Bowie Snoopy's Christmas by The Royal Guardsmen and my favorite is, Jingle Bells by The Barking Dogs Happy Festivus everyone !!!
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I like your list. One of my favorites is The Christmas Waltz by Doris Day
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