“Jingle Bell Rock”, “Let it Snow”, “Santa’s Daughter”… At the end of each year, they resurface by the fireplace. Christmas songs are back whether you like it or not. For the occasion, we have concocted a playlist of 30 Christmas songs to listen to on repeat!
You are more like “ All I want for Christmas is you ” by Mariah Carey or “ Last Christmas ” by Wham! ? Christmas songs are back, just to brighten up these end-of-year celebrations. From unmissable hits to vintage songs , revisited pieces and unusual ones … discover our playlist of Christmas songs !
Essential Christmas songs
“ ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU ” BY MARIAH CAREY Whether you like Mariah Carey or not, he admits it, his hit “ All I want for Christmas is you ” is timeless. Taken from the opus ” Merry Christmas “, this track was released on November 1, 1994. Proof of its success, the song obtained three records in the Guinness Book of Records , namely the best-selling Christmas song of all time , the most-streamed song on Spotify, as well as the Christmas song ranked No. 1 the most times in England.
« LAST CHRISTMAS » DE WHAM!
Another essential to listen to at Christmas? “ Last Christmas ” from Wham! , released in 1984 on the third and last album of the group formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, ” Music from the Edge of Heaven “. For the little info, the song was covered in 1985 by Dalida, with a text in French ” Reviens-moi “.
“ SANTA CHRISTMAS’ DAUGHTER ” BY JACQUES DUTRONC
In France too, we have an essential Christmas song. It is ” Santa’s Daughter ” played by Jacques Dutronc . The track is available on the artist’s very first studio album, released in 1966.
Classic and vintage Christmas songs
« JINGLE BELL BOCK » BY BOBBY HELMS
How can we talk about Christmas songs without mentioning “ Jingle Bell Rock ” by Bobby Helms ? Released in 1957, this title has since been in the ideal playlist of Christmas songs. The track has also been covered by many artists including Billy Idol.
« LET IT SNOW! » BY FRANK SINATRA
Vintage, old school, retro, but above all essential! Written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945, the song was first recorded by Vaughn Monroe . But its version interpreted by Frank Sinatra in 1950 helped to popularize the piece even more. Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum, Mika or even Rod Stewart and Robbie Williams also took over this planetary hit.
« BLUE CHRISTMAS » D’ELVIS PRESLEY
There too, the song had a life before finding success thanks to Elvis Prestley . Thus, ” Blue Christmas ” was recorded by the actor of westerns Doye O’Dell in 1948, then made popular by Ernest Tubb in 1950. It will be necessary to wait until 1957 and the version signed Prestley , published on his Christmas album ” Elvis’ Christmas Album “, to see this track explode.
« HAPPYXMAS (WAR IS OVER) » DE JOHN LENNON ET YOKO ONO
Released across the Channel in 1972, ” Happy Xmas (War Is Over) ” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono describes itself both as a protest song against the Vietnam War, but also as a Christmas song.
« FATHER CHRISTMAS » DE THE KINKS
A seminal single by British band The Kinks , ” Father Christmas ” was released in 1977 on the ” Prince of the Punks ” record.
« CHRISTMAS IN PARIS » BY CHARLES AZNAVOUR
If you like Charles Aznavour , then you surely know this piece ” Christmas in Paris “, released in 1978 on the opus ” A child is born “. Written by Dee Shipman and Jacques Plante, this title was reissued in 2000, for the album for the benefit of research against AIDS, ” Christmas Together “.
Christmas songs revisited
« HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS » DE CAT POWER
Written in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, this Christmas song has since been covered by many artists including Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Sa Smith. We love the version by American artist Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power .
« FROSTY THE SNOWMAN » de FIONA APPLE
Behind this piece dating from 1949, we find Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson. This song for children has also been interpreted by many artists, including Jimmy Durante, Nat King Cole, Guy Lombardo, and more recently by the American e Fiona Apple who offers a very modern version.
« MUST BE SANTA » BY BOB DYLAN
Bob Dylan for his part covered the song ” Must be Santa ” written by Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks, and performed for the first time in 1960 by Mitch Miller.
« SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN » DE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Another essential Christmas carol taken up by Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber and the Jackson 5, among others? ” Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town “. Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, the song has been known since 1934. Bruce Springsteen ‘s rock version is sure to brighten up your Christmas Eve.
« LET IT SNOW » de TWISTED SISTER
We continue in rock with this rhythmic and successful version of ” Let it Snow ” performed by the American heavy metal band Twisted Sister .
« CAROL OF THE BELLS » de LINDSEY STIRLING
Want originality? Discover the Christmas song “ Carol of the Bells ”. Dating from 1914, it is reviewed and corrected here by the talented American violinist Lindsey Stirling .
Modern Christmas songs
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« MERRY CHRISTMAS » D’ELTON JOHN & ED SHEERAN
It’s the musical duo for this holiday season 2021: Elton John and Ed Sheeran invite you to waddle and celebrate Christmas on their song entitled ” Merry Christmas “, with the added bonus of an offbeat clip:
« CHRISTMAS TREE » BY LADY GAGA
Released in 2008, the original song ” Christmas Tree ” honors the rhythmic style of Lady Gaga . Ideal for waddling after having devoured the Yule log.
« CHRISTMAS TIME » de BRYAN ADAMS
Canadian author, composer and singer Bryan Adams has also been tempted by the theme of Christmas songs. The proof with the title “ Christmas Time ”.
« YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS » DE GWEN STEFANI ft. BLAKE SHELTON.
To be discovered since 2017 on the fourth album by American singer Gwen Stefani , the song ” You Make it feel like Christmas ” is an original composition that did not take long to seduce Christmas lovers.
« CHRISTMAS LIGHT » DE COLDPLAY
Coldplay also has its Christmas song with “ Christmas Lights ” released in 2010.
« SANTA TELL ME » BY ARIANA GRANDE
Another artist, another Christmas song. The track ” Santa Tell Me ” appears on the Japanese reissue of the EP ” Christmas Kisses “, signed Ariana Grande .
« DON’T SHOOT ME SANTA » DE THE KILLERS
A rock version to celebrate Christmas with humor: this is what the American group The Killers offers with the song ” Don’t shoot me Santa “, released in 2007.
« THAT WAS THE WORST CHRISTMAS EVER » DE SUFJAN STEVENS
The American artist Surfjan Stevens offers us a little sweetness with his single ” That Was the Worst Christmas Ever ” taken from the opus ” Songs for Christmas ” released in 2006.
« WHITE WINTER HYMNAL » DE FLEET FOXES
Another musical sweetness to listen to while warm during these end-of-year celebrations. “ White Winter Hymnal ” is the very first single from Fleet Foxes , the famous American band from Seattle.
Quirky and quirky Christmas songs
« CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS » DE RUN DMC
Fan of RUN DMC? Do you know ” Christmas in Hollis “? Published in 1987 on the ” A Very Special Christmas ” compilation , this single is enough to disconcert the guests!
« JOLAKOTTURINN » THE BIRCH
A Christmas song in Icelandic? It is Bjork who offers it to us with the single “ Jolakotturinn ”, literally the Christmas cat, a famous monster from Icelandic folklore. It is actually a cover, available on the opus ” Hvit Er Borg Og Baer “, published in 1987.
« THE SEASON’S UPON US » DE DROPKICK MURPHYS
Celtic punk rock also comes to Christmas with the Dropkick Murphys . Derision is obviously on the menu of their song “ The Season’s Upon Us ”.
” LITTLE PAPA CHRISTMAS ” OF THE SALES MAJESTIES
Christmas can also be punk and militant thanks to the track ” Petit Papa Noel “, by the French punk rock group Les Sales Majestes .
” MOTHER CHRISTMAS ” OF THE BLACK BERURIERS
Another French punk rock band, Les Beruriers Noirs . The Berus wonder where Mrs. Claus went in this song, taken from the album ” Concerto pour detraques ” in 1985.
“ REINDEER REVOLT ” BY THE WRIGGLES