All Christmas Songs

Aimee Mann & Michael Penn – Christmastime

Christine — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:35:27 +0000

Aimee Mann & Michael Penn

I first fell in love with Aimee Mann after watching the movie Magnolia. She performed the soundtrack and I love her dreamy voice. This is a beautiful Christmas song in which she sings with Michael Penn, who is her husband. Michael Penn is also the brother of Sean Penn. Enjoy this beautiful Christmas song from an adorable husband and wife duo!

Neil Diamond – O Holy Night

Christine — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:35:39 +0000

Neil Diamond The Christmas Album

Neil Diamond was a favorite musician of my mother and father. They always liked to tell the story of the first concert they went together was a Neil Diamond concert, where cannon balls were shot into the air. I think my mother also liked him so much because her name was Caroline. She was our very own “Sweet Caroline”. Here is a beautiful version of “O Holy Night” performed by Neil Diamond that gives me goosebumps.

The Raveonettes – The Christmas Song

Christine — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:49:56 +0000

The Raveonettes

I adore The Raveonettes. In fact, they are one of my very favorite bands. Their music reminds me of a flash back to the 60′s or something. Not that I was alive in the 60′s, but I imagine they would fit in just fine there. This song, “The Christmas Song”, is a dreamy little diddy about Christmas time. If you’re new to The Raveonettes, sit back and relax and let them serenade you now.

Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah

Christine — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:59:18 +0000

Leonard Cohen

About 2o seconds into this video I had tears in my eyes. ”Hallelujah” may not be a Christmas song per se, but it sure is special to me. Leonard Cohen is one of my all time musicians, and here in this video, where he is 75 years old, his voice is amazing. God bless Leonard Cohen, you and yours this holiday season.

“Hallelujah!”

My Husband’s Favorite Christmas Song by The Pogues

Christine — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:53:02 +0000

Merry Christmas form The Pogues

A few years ago my husband played his favorite Christmas song for me – The Pogues “Fairytale of New York”. I have to be honest, at first I wasn’t in love with it. But then I listened, and listened some more, and now it is one my favorites too. Having a lot of Irish in me, it speaks to my roots. I also love the voice of Kristy MacColl (RIP). She was an amazing lady, and I hate to read about her tragic and mysterious death. Also, I hope Shane MacGowan is doing well these days. He has had a rough life. Maybe that is what makes the song so special – all the love, tears and pain of life rolled into one beautiful Christmas song. Anyways, here is a beautiful Irish diddy that makes me feel warm all over.

Coldplay – Christmas Lights

Christine — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:19:25 +0000

Coldplay - Christmas Lights

Here is a beautiful little Christmas number performed by Coldplay. I have to admit I am a Coldplay fan. I enjoy that their music is not too abrasive. Often I will love a band, and then all the sudden they get crazy on me and will throw in an abrasive song with heavy guitars or scream-y lyrics. I do not enjoy that. This is not the case with Coldplay. In my opinion they are the perfect band for successfully executing new Christmas music. Also, I really like this video. Merry Christmas!

A Cute Christmas Song for the Kids!

Christine — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:31:51 +0000

Dancing Christmas Tree

Check out the video for “The Dancing Christmas Tree” song. It’s pretty cute and if you have small children or toddlers they should be mesmerized by the dancing figures.

Spend Some Time With Johnny Cash This Christmas

Christine — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:08:50 +0000

Johnny Cash Christmas

My father loved Johnny Cash, and so do I. I found this heartwarming video of ”The 12 Days of Christmas” from the Johnny Cash Christmas show. It is so sweet. Please take five minutes from your busy day and enjoy this Christmas video.

Susan Boyle Performs Oh Holy Night – The View

Christine — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:09:12 +0000

Susan Boyle Perfoms Oh Holy Night

I found this lovely version of “Oh Holy Night” performed by Susan Boyle on Youtube. She sounds absolutely angelic and lovely. I have to say “Oh Holy Night” is by far my favorite Christmas song. That said, I think she does it justice. God bless Susan Boyle and may she have continued success!

Enya – The Spirit of Christmas Past

Christine — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:03:08 +0000

Enya

I have loved the angelic songs of Enya for many years. During the holidays, and especially Christmas time, I crave soft and sweet songs. Here is a magical hymn from Enya to enjoy! Oh, and the by the way just listening to this today prompted me to buy And Winter Came.

Sixpence None The Richer – O Come O Come Emmanuel

Christine — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:50:06 +0000

Sixpence None The Richer

I love this soft, sweet version of O Come O Come Emmanuel by Sixpence None the Richer! This was released on their album The Dawn of Grace.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!

Christine — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:53:35 +0000

Mr. Grinch

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is the Christmas song composed in 1966 for the infamous movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The iconic song was composed by Albert Hague and performed by the one and only Thurl Ravenscroft. What would a Christmas music website be without this song? Enjoy!

Donna & Blitzen Performed By Badly Drawn Boy

Christine — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:45:31 +0000

Badly Drawn Boy

I have been in love with Badly Drawn Boy since I first saw the movie About A Boy. Badly Drawn Boy, AKA Damon Gough, is an English alternative singer and songwriter. His sweet melodies are romantic and lovely. Apparently, this song, Donna & Blitzen, was featured in a commercial for Sears. Enjoy the animal pictures that flow well with the beautiful Christmas song.

She & Him – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Christine — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:34:48 +0000

A Very She & Him Christmas

She & Him is the Indie love child of musicians Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas of their album A Very She & Him Christmas which was released earlier this year!

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Christmas Time is Here!

Christine — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:06:57 +0000

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Take a moment from your day to relax and listen to Christmas Time is Here. Such a simple yet such a beautiful song. Vince Guaralidi Trio really know how to make that warm Christmas feeling come alive!

Charlie Brown Christmas reminds me of all my wonderful childhood memories and how exciting Christmas really is. Oh, to be a kid again! Let’s do and take some time to watch the sweet video below.

Wham! sings “Last Christmas”

Christine — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:57:16 +0000

Wham! Last Christmas

Wham! was a British musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Although the band was short lived they sold over 25 million records from 198-1986. Here is Wham! singing “Last Christmas”.

Sufjan Stevens – “Joy to the World”

Christine — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:56:02 +0000

Sufjan Stevens "Songs for Christmas"

I know I recently posted a different Sufjan Stevens Christmas song but I couldn’t resist posting another. Also, as I just posted “Joy to the World” by Dolly Parton yesterday, I thought this would be a great way to follow up on that.

I own the box set “Songs for Christmas” by Sufjan and I covet it during the holidays. Actually, I find myself listening to it through other times of the year as well. I think one listener on Youtube pretty much summed up my feelings on Sufjan “Sufjan Stevens’ voice is like… warm cider”. Yep, I agree. I’m letting it wash all over me!

Dolly Parton Sings “Joy to the World”

Christine — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:20:25 +0000

Hello, Dolly!

I love Dolly Parton and this video of her singing of “Joy to the World”. Enjoy!

Sufjan Stevens – Put the Lights on the Tree Video

Christine — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:52:44 +0000

Sufjan Stevens

I love Sufjan Stevens and this adorable video about Christmas time. Here are a some of my favorite lyrics from the song:

Call your grandmom on the phone!

Call her on the phone, call her on the phone

If she’s living all alone, if she’s all alone, if she’s all alone.

Here is the video – enjoy!

My Very Favorite Christmas Song – “O Holy Night”

Christine — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:47:27 +0000

"O Holy Night"

I love Home Alone and watch it every Christmas. One song in particular from the movie that stands out to me is, “O Holy Night”. I still get teary-eyed every time I watch the scene in the church with the little girl signing to her estranged grandfather. You know the scene, the “sad scene”. Anyways, here is the song I found on Youtube by John Williams. Beautiful, sweet and touching – just like Christmas!