I
mean, who doesn’t?!
I
was raised on the classics but I also love a lot of the newer, modern Christmas
music as well… I have found a few gems in recent years that are amazing – like
Chris Martin’s (from Coldplay) version of Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas – seriously, you will never want to listen to any other version of
that song ever again after you hear this one.
It’s fantastic.
Anyway,
since I love Christmas tunes so much, I thought that I would share my ultimate
Christmas playlist with you. These are
the best of the best… a little bit of old, a little bit of new, a little bit of
fast, and a little bit of slow… it’s the perfect festive mix and I hope you
enjoy!
In
addition to the songs above, here is a list of my must own Christmas
albums. These are all amazing from start
to finish!
Nat King Cole – The Christmas
Song
This
is one of my favorite Christmas albums of all time. I can remember listening to this when I was
tiny. Tiny. In fact, I’ve probably
listened to this album every single Christmas since I was born.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Another
classic… anybody who listens to Christmas music likely has this in their
collection. This album makes me so
happy!
John Denver – Rocky Mountain
Christmas
I’m
not a huge John Denver fan on a regular day, but I grew up listening to him
because he’s one of my Daddy’s favorites.
I can remember him pulling this record out every Christmas season and
listening to it on the record player. It
brings back the very best memories of being young and innocent and treasuring
such a special time of the year.
This
album is a bit different because the majority of the songs are originals
instead of traditionals, but who wouldn’t want to sing along to “Please Daddy
Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas?!” It’s
quite catchy.
Home Alone Soundtrack
Home
Alone is arguably the best non-cartoon kids’ Christmas movie of all time, so
obviously the soundtrack is a classic. In
addition to the version of O Holy Night that I mentioned in my list above, this
soundtrack also has the very best version of Carol of the Bells. And let’s not forget “Somewhere In My Memory,”
the instrumental theme from the movie… so magical!
Michael Buble – Christmas
It’s
Michael Buble singing Christmas songs… do I really need to say more?
Pentatonix – That’s
Christmas to Me
I
cannot say enough good things about this album.
In addition to “That’s Christmas to Me” in my list above, you must check
out “White Winter Hymnal” and their version of “Mary, Did You Know?” I was never a big fan of that song (probably
because the only version I had ever heard was Kenny Rogers) so I never really
listened to the lyrics until I heard this version. It gives me chills and makes me tear up every
time I hear it.
“When
you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God.”
Does
me in every single time. I think all parents will agree that is exactly
how they feel each time they kiss their little babies... sweet little miracles
from God!
Straight No Chaser –
Christmas Cheers and Holiday Spirits
These
guys are absolutely amazing! I’ve always
loved acapella music, and both of these albums are gems!
Tony Bennett – Snowfall
Another
classic!
Beegie Adair – Christmas Jazz,
Instrumental Jazz for the Holidays
Sometimes
you just need a little bit of jazz in your life! This album is perfect for setting the
atmosphere for a Christmas dinner party… perfect!
Buy it here.
Buy it here.
Happy listening!
What are some of your Christmas favorites?
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Ah this post just warms my heart! I'm totally with you on Christmas music. I know the lyric to pretty much every Christmas song, and I hope Ben is the same way as he grows up. Also, I need to check out a bunch of these versions! Thanks for sharing :) And, enjoy all that caroling!
ReplyDeleteI love all the Christmas music! One of my favorites is definitely Bing Crosby - White Christmas. My mom was a huge Amy Grant fan, so I grew up on those Christmas CD's...I have my own copy in my car right now!
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