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All of us have a go-to Christmas song, or possibly an entire sub-genre of Christmas music we turn on every year, right around this time.
The closer we get to the big day, Billboard releases a comprehensive list of the Top 100 Christmas songs from that year. Right now, all we have is the 2023 list, but we bet you recognize many of these hits. “he things that make Christmas songs great — whether carols, old pop standards or newer enduring hits — are most of the same things that make pop great in general: emotional connection, universal relatability, unshakeable catchiness,” writes Billboard.
At #100 is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” (1996), which hit its holiday chart peak in 2012! Billboard gave this song a 10/10 Schmaltz Factor because it “is totally over the top in a way that’s totally unique to the holiday season.” (READ: Mom Attacked For Epic Christmas Savings & Support)
What Made The Top 10?
At #10 on the list is Donny Hathaway, “This Christmas” (1970), one of the most covered songs in the history of Christmas songs, with renditions from Destiny’s Child to John Travolta. Hathaway is quickly followed by Bruce Springsteen’s “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” released in 1982. Again, this is one of those Christmas beats we all know, so are we surprised it rated so highly?
Run-D.M.C., “Christmas in Hollis” (1987) made #8, followed by Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” at #7. Brenda Lee’s 1958 classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” went in at #6, with Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” (1947) up next at #5. (TAKE A POLL: Do You Enjoy Drinking Eggnog?)
As we get closer to the #1 spot, the real chart-burners start to make an appearance. Wham! comes in with an obvious spot at #4 with “Last Christmas.” Released in 1984, this song is now stuck in your head and there’s nothing you can do about it. Hopefully these next two classics can replace it quickly, as they’re two of our all-time favorites too!
#3: Nat King Cole, “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” (1961)
#2 Darlene Love, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” (1963)
#1 Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (1994)
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