“All I want for Christmas is youuuu…” or maybe just some good Christmas tunes for once; songs that don’t get stuck in our heads with endless chiming and whining repeat for the entire month of December. Look no further. Here is a Christmas playlist that will leave you longing to kiss the artists under the mistletoe.
“Christmas in Hollis” -Run-D.M.C.
Performed by the classic group Run-D.M.C., this carol came out in 1987 and features lyrics that rap proudly about Christmas in Queens, including getting gifted “a million dollars, cold hundreds of G’s” from Santa for Christmas.
“All I Want for Christmas is You” -Mariah Carey
The classic Christmas love song from the 1990’s is the true sing (and dance) along for the holidays. Last holiday season the tune spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Christmas chart “Holiday 100.”
“Go Tell it On the Mountain” -Pentatonix
This rendition of “Go Tell it On the Mountain,” tells the story of Jesus’ birth in an unconventional way. Pentatonix is an a capella group that features the sheer power of the human voice and beat boxing to create a track that seriously impresses.
“All I Want For Christmas Is a Real Good Tan” -Kenny Chesney
This country star croons about his need of good tan, and a grilled Mahi Mahi and pina colada Christmas dinner on the beach. It sounds like Kenny needs to take a trip to St. Pete Beach.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” -Brenda Lee
Ranking right below Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” on the Billboard chart “Holiday 100,” Brenda Lee’s song is a classic tune almost everyone knows. What listeners may not know? Despite her adult sounding voice, Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded this track in 1958.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” -Jack Johnson
Featuring the smooth voice of Jack Johnson and accompanied by his acoustic guitar skills, this song has a small twist at the end. Rudolph calls the other reindeer out for being mean to him and gets what he deserves, an apology. “Rudolph you know we’re sorry, we’re truly gonna try to change.”
