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- MY TOP 10 CHRISTMAS SONGS OF ALL TIME -

Christmas, that magical time of year is almost here and I have compiled a list of my most favourite Christmas songs. A lot of Christmas songs tend to err on the cheesy side but as its Christmas we are quite forgiving of this. Basically, anything that gets us into the Christmas spirit is acceptable and some of the staunch, old die-hards are definitely the best.

There is a lot of sentiment attached to Christmas, and a lot of the songs deal with heartbreak and missing a partner. Alternately, a lot of the songs are uplifting and deal with the true nature of Christmas and there is much to be said for a good Christmas Carol.

There are also a lot of really silly, gimmicky songs brought out around this time of year, but it all adds to the atmosphere, excitement and build-up to the big day and music and carols are a huge part of Christmas.

Here I have listed ‘My’ Top 10 Favourite Christmas Songs, starting with my most favourite. I have included Youtubes with each entry so you can sing along.

1: The POGUES and Kirsty MacColl – Fairytale of New York

As far as I am concerned this is the ultimate and definitive Christmas song which features the late Kirsty MacColl. There is just something really special about this song that really strikes a chord with me and a lot of other people too.

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York

2: Alexander Burke - Hallelujah

This is a truly incredible song and is considered one of the greatest songs of all time. I have chosen the Alexander Burke cover but all well known versions of this song are equally great in their different interpretations. This song will feature every Christmas from now on, as if it has always been here and it embodies the true spiritual nature of Christmas.

Hallelujah - Alexander Burke

3: Mariah Carey – All I want For Christmas is you

I just love this song. It conjures up visions of Christmas for me. With the sleigh bells and brilliant lyrics and melody. This song really gets me in the Christmas spirit. It is also incredibly well sung By Mariah. The video to this song is lovely and very Christmas’y also.

Mariah Carey – All I want For Christmas is you

4: Merry Christmas Everybody - SLADE – (Here it is Merry Christmas)

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without this song! Noddy Holder and Slade perform this rousing Christmas Anthem and no Christmas party is complete without Holder screeching ‘It’s Christmas’ at the end of this raucous Christmas number.

This is just such a feel-Good song and seems to encapsulate every thing that Christmas is all about and every time that I hear it, it captures the total atmosphere of Christmas. A real 70’s Christmas Anthem and One of the best atmospheric Xmas songs ever made.

Merry Christmas Everybody - SLADE – (Here it is Merry Christmas)

5: Do They Know It’s Christmas Time - Band Aid

Bono, George Michael, Sting, Boy George, Paul Young, etc. This charity classic has become a Christmas festive anthem with depth. Non superficial, this is a really stirring Christmas song which adds a spiritual feel to Christmas and gets you to thinking about deeper worldwide issues.

Do They Know It’s Christmas Time - Band Aid

6: John Lennon - So This is Christmas - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)

The lyric is based on a campaign in late 1969 by John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, who rented billboards and posters in eleven cities around the world that read: “WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It) Happy Christmas from John and Yoko”. wikepedia.

John Lennon - So This is Christmas - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)

7. Last Christmas - Wham!

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s Last Christmas is an example of a festive tearjerker set to a great melody complete with jingle bells and great vocals.

Last Christmas - Wham!

8: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra –

A wonderful, nostalgic look at the Christmas of yesteryear. This song really captures the atmosphere of Christmas for me and always gets me in the festive mood. A bitter-sweet song which is also a bit of a tear-jerker.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra –

9: Roy Wood and Wizard – I wish it could be Christmas everyday

A real fun offering by Roy Wood and Wizard. A perfect Christmas rouser by these 70’s Glam-Rockers.

Roy Wood and Wizard – I wish it could be Christmas everyday

10: Seven O’Clock News - Silent Night - Simon and Garfunkel
A lesser known song but I think it is a very profound song to listen to at Christmas time. The background lyrics might be dated now but they can certainly translate to the wars and times of today. A really strong message contained within this song which is set to the Christmas Carol, Silent Night.

Seven O’Clock News - Silent Night - Simon and Garfunkel

It’s very hard to choose 10 favourites but I think I’ve covered the ones I like the best and of course no Christmas list would be complete without my next song which makes my list run over. But who cares?! - It’s Christmas!! - : )

- The ultimate in Christmas Songs epitomising the very essence of Christmas.-

White Christmas – Bing Crosby

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