![]() The Temptations Christmas Card was a unique release because it gave each member of the legendary group the opportunity to lead a popular Christmas song. There are many renditions of this time-honored treasure, but The Temptations’ cover of “Silent Night” is now the standard. “My Favorite Things” recounts The Supremes’ most memorable wintertime moments and how they recall them to fight through bad days. Stevie Wonder imagined what life could be without conflict and with the possibility of a “world where men are free.” 17. Released in the midst of the Vietnam War, “Someday at Christmas” delivered a hopeful message filled with social and political themes. Fortunately, the trio reconsidered and celebrated the single’s 33-year release in November. They commercialize you and try to make you corny,” he reportedly said. expressed his apprehension about the project to fellow group members, Rev. Heralded as hip-hop’s earliest mainstream holiday song, “Christmas in Hollis” almost wasn’t recorded. The Jackson 5 “Give Love on Christmas Day” The First Lady of Song’s “Frosty the Snowman” rendition served up a jazz swing that made her cover one for the ages. ![]() According to Billboard, songwriter Philip Springer called the sultry sensation “the first sexy Christmas record.” 6. ![]() Eartha Kitt “Santa Baby”Įartha Kitt came under fire after the suggestive tone of “Santa Baby” led to boycotts following its 1953 release. Blige, John Legend and Ne-Yo are among the singers who’ve recreated the classic tune. Donny Hathaway “This Christmas”ĭonny Hathaway unknowingly delivered a Black Christmas anthem with “This Christmas.” According to American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), it was the 30th most-performed holiday song of all time. Um…Merry Christmas! By the way, if you need cheering up, here are the best Christmas songs to get you on the dance floor.The chart-topping trio celebrated the early 2000s and all of its millennium glory by asking their “baby” to give them CDs, belly rings and a “crop jacket with dirty denim jeans” on “8 Days of Christmas.” 4. This epic number highlights the plight of those in developing countries and implores us, not only to help others, but to be grateful of everything we have. Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid 1984 They’re both sadly missed but their beautiful music lives on.ġ1. Two giants of the music industry got together and produced one of the loveliest ‘mashups’ ever recorded. The Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth) – Bing Crosby and David Bowie The title suggest that this should be a happy song but the minor key and lyrics are more about getting through the holidays as best we can in the hopes that next year ‘all our troubles will be miles away’.ġ0. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland Still, if you listen to the lyrics, we defy you not to shed a tear…ĩ. This song has divided opinion on Christmas FM for years! It’s so unbelievably heartbreaking that it almost feels over-the-top. This Christmas classic is perfect for anyone who’s missing their loved ones abroad or feeling lonesome at this time of year. ![]() Please Come Home For Christmas – Charles Brown This lesser known Christmas song is absolutely beautiful and packs a real emotional punch.ħ. ![]() Every Year Every Christmas – Luthor Vandross This melancholic tune tells a sad tale of someone trying to get through the holidays after a breakup.Ħ. ‘I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.’ The lyrics plus that unforgettable voice equals major weeping. I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Karen Carpenter Unrequited love at Christmas is the worst!ģ. Here are eleven incredible songs that are guaranteed to make us shed a tear when they’re played over the airwaves… In fact, some of the most beautiful festive songs ever written have heartache as the main theme. As much as we love the ‘holly jolly’ vibe of Christmas music, there’s no denying that there’s a big market out there for sad Christmas songs too. ![]()
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