Christmas music is a big deal in my family, well at least to me and my dad. When my Dad was young and stupid he broke up with his fiance because she refused to play Christmas music. I think this is totally reasonable and would probably do the same. In my world, bridges burn if you don't like Bing Crosby.
So now that we have established that it is the season to be jolly, here's my playlist. Enjoy it.
1.White Christmas, Bing Crosby- Bing is King when it comes to Christmas music. Everything he sings is awesome and it wouldn't be Christmas without his voice, so there will be a lot of him on here. Love ya Bing.
2. I'll be home for Christmas, Bing- see above
3. Pennies from Heaven, Louis Armstrong- ok so it's not exactly a Christmas song, but Armstrong makes everything sound like Christmas, besides it is on the Elf soundtrack.
4. I Really Can't Stay, Barry Manilow and Ella Fitzgerald- This song is great and slutty, and everybody knows that the best Christmas songs are a little slutty. Besides, it is super fun to sing a duet to, especially in your apartment, especially with your best friend, especially when you're drunk.
5. Little Drummer Boy, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson- Yes I know that there are far better artists who have sung this song, but I don't really care about them, I like this version, I also like the Real Housewives of New Jersey, so sue me.
6. Rockin' around the Christmas Tree, Brenda Lee- Remember that scene in Home Alone when he is pretending to throw a huge fun party and this song was playing? That's because this is the absolute best Christmas party song in the world. Only boring people don't love this song.
7. Merry Christmas Baby, Hanson- In 1997 Hanson released a Christmas album and my world changed forever. This entire album is amazing and I am actually struggling not to include the entire thing on this list. Since I can't put it all on here because it'd be cheating/annoying, I'll still have to add a few.
8. What Christmas Means to Me, Hanson- See above
9. Christmas (Baby Please Come home), Hanson- See above, again!
10. Last Christmas, Wham- This song is great because it's sad, happy, and catchy all at the same time. Besides who doesn't love George Michael? (besides the cop who busted him in the public bathroom.)
11. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovksy- When you are a suburban child growing up in America, you are forced to watch the Nutcracker every year in school. I hated that damn ballet, but I loved this song. After years of public school conditioning, I now completely relate this song with Christmas, one doesn't exist without the other.
12. Carol of the Bells- If this song doesn't get you pumped up and have you feeling overly dramatic and excited then you better check your pulse, there's a good chance you're dead.
13. All I want for Christmas is you, Mariah Carey- I know I know, how stereotypical is this song? Well whatever, I'm a 21 year old girl, it is my duty to be obsessed with this song and pretend I'm singing it to my crush.
14. Run, Run Rudolph, Chuck Berry- Listen to this song before you go Christmas shopping. It will jazz you up and get your blood flowing.
15. Gifts, The Firebird band- I used to call this my soulmate song. If I was Cinderella this was supposed to be my glass slipper, unfortunately no one else knows it and the people I play if for never like it, mainly because it is such a chick song. Despite that, it is still my favorite Christmas song of all time. It's the most played on my itunes, and I really wear it out during Christmas season. If you don't like it, I don't like you. It's a great closing to any CD.
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