Turkey Day is upon us and right on it's back is Christmas. If you haven't already put up your Christmas decorations, now's the time. While some folks may already have holiday music in full rotation while cooking. If you haven't already, fire up those Christmas playlists to get in the holiday spirit. I decided to switch thing's up a bit and share my 10 favorite Christmas song's, although I no longer play Christmas song's around the clock during this time of the year like I use to. These 10 song's will get some airtime this year, here we go.
10. Cyndi Lauper-Feels like Christmas
This jingle by Cyndi Lauper was released on her 1993 album Hat Full Of Stars. I first remember hearing it in the '93 film Life With Mikey starring Michael J. Fox, which Lauper had a role in. It's a catchy jingle with many influences in the crafting of it from pop to Irish bag pipes. It may not be everyone's cup of tea when it comes to Christmas music, but damnit it works for me.
9. Savage Garden-Last Christmas
8. TLC-Sleigh Ride
This song by TLC is just the epitome of a New Jack Swing style Christmas song. It was on the Laface Records Christmas Compilation album, and can be heard in the background in the toy store in Home Alone 2. It has a catchy beat, it's playful, and Left Eye has a easy to rap along to verse. It's all about having a good time and enjoying the holidays, which at this point in my life is all I want during this time of the year.
7. Darlene Love-All Alone On Christmas
Another song featured in Home Alone 2, it's played during the montage where Kevin enjoys New York City. Sung by Darlene Love (Danny Glover's wife in the Lethal Weapon series), she has a powerful soulful voice that perfectly aligns with the jazz and blues heavy beat.
6. Toni Braxton-Holiday Celebrate
This lover's Christmas song by Toni Braxton is not widely known, but it should be. Using her sultry voice, Toni Braxton perfectly blends love and relationships with celebrating the holidays. And reminds folks it is something special when you have both.
5. Alexander O'Neal-Our First Christmas
Another song celebrating love and Christmas this time by soulful Alexander O'Neal. This song should be a required listen for any new couples that are celebrating Christmas together for the first time. And for long time couples to help keep the spark alive get under that mistletoe, because you will two step to this in your kitchen.
4. Jackson 5-Merry Little Christmas
This timeless song by The Jackson 5 should be on every Christmas playlist. Jermaine Jackson take's the lead on this one and does a perfect rendition of Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas. What makes this song stand out though, is in the last minute and a half of the song when the beat get's more uptempo and the Jackson's put their own spin on the song. Making you get up and dance.
3. Jackson 5- Up On The House Top
Another Jackson Jam off of their Christmas album, this one is my favorite off that album. It explains what all the brother's are getting that night as they hear Santa Claus coming. The beat is a bop in itself and just get's you in the mood to put up all your decorations and get in the spirit of Christmas.
2. Sounds Of Blackness-Soul Holiday
This Christmas song is a Black household staple and must be played religiously from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It's likely family holiday heirlooms at this point. Performed by Sounds Of Blackness, it is Gospel, R&B, and soul music all in one. It literally touches your soul as it explains what most people look forward to during the holidays, food, family, and good times with those you cherish.
1. Stevie Wonder-Christmas means to me
Sung by the legendary Stevie Wonder during the legendary era of Motown, this song is just so addictive in my opinion. It's lighthearted, brings plenty of joy to listeners, makes you dance and above else highlights some of the most important thing's about Christmas. The little thing's that make it special and festive. Simply put I love this song.
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