The Season's Most Popular Christmas Tunes
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As the first snow recently started dropping the base layer on ski resorts across the country, we all know that the Yuletide season is here. Christmas would not feel right if we weren't surrounded by our friends, family, and of course, our most cherished holiday music. Everyone has their favorite holiday tunes. Here are the most popular of them all. Did any of your favorites make the list? By the way, all of these great tunes can be easily obtained on internet radio.
All I Want for Christmas Is Youperformed and written by Mariah Carey, this recording has been a perennial holiday favorite. It's an up beat love song that has a combination of traditional musical beats with pop music, it depicts a woman that is missing her beloved companion during the Christmas season. It was recreated by Ms. Carey this season on her album "Merry Christmas II You" and is now considered a Christmas classic that has enjoyed perennial sales. It has been sung by various artists and has reached top positions outside the United States. As opposed to many other holiday recordings, it has sold a multitude of copies with over a million electronic downloads. Since its release, it has topped the charts within the holiday season.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausThis song became controversial when it was released in the nineteen fifties when the Catholic church in Boston questioned its implications and irreverence for the holiday season. Nevertheless, the ban was lifted after its singer, Jimmy Body, explained to the church officials the real meaning of the song. Subsequently, it was popularized by Michael Jackson. who recorded another version of the song during his teenage years.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
This song was originally recorded by Judy Garland in the nineteen forties when it was recorded for the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis". During the movie, it was performed by Esther, played by Judy Garland, for Tootsie, played by Margaret O'Brien, on Christmas Eve prior to her family's departure to New York. Since then, it has been a song of encouragement to spread cheer during the holiday season. This holiday favorite can be easily accessed on your favorite internet radio station.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
This song is often considered one of America's most well known Christmas carols. It was originally recorded by Bing Crosby, and was a top ten hit. Since then, it has become part of the music tradition on the holidays. The song was first recorded for World War II soldiers who never made it home for Christmas.
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
This song was never intended for Christmas. In fact, it was written in a hot summer. It was written during a hot humid Summer as an mental aid to make people forget the heat. Nat King Cole was the first to record the song. Since that time, several versions renditions been recorded from around the world, and it has become a favorite Christmas song.
These Christmas songs continue to be holiday favorites, and will most likely make it to the top of the holiday list this year.
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