Christmas is just around the corner and many people will start hearing Christmas songs featured on the radio. There are a lot of well known Christmas songs but here are the top ten most listened to and loved Christmas songs.
- All I want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey came out with the most beloved or annoying Christmas song in 1994 called ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ and it hit an astounding number of 796 million views on Youtube.
2. Rocking Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’ is a classic Christmas song that came out in 1958 when the singer,Brenda Lee, was only 13 years old.
3. Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Bobby Helms wrote ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ in 1957 and created the song to be a twist on the classic ‘Jingle Bells’.
4. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
‘The Christmas Song’ was written by Nate King Cole in 1946 and has since become a classic Christmas song heard on the radio quite often.
5. A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives
‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ was sung by Burl Ives in 1951 and the song went on to be featured in the classic Christmas movie Rudolph in 1964.
- Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano
This song came out back in 1970 but it is still a well known hit capturing Hispanic culture for Christmas.
- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
This classic Christmas hit by Andy Williams in 1963 is very popular for capturing the essence of Christmas and really capturing how it really is the most wonderful time of year.
- Last Christmas – WHAM!
Released in 1984 Last Christmas quickly climbed the charts as one of the best songs of the year and it still remains in the top 10.
- Let is Snow! Let it Snow! Let is Snow! – Dean Martin
Whenever this song comes on it gives a warm feeling to everyone listening. Dean Martin has wanted it to snow since 1945!
- White Christmas – Bing Crosby With Ken Darby Singers & John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
This Christmas hit came out 77 years ago in 1947 and includes the desire for a snowy Christmas.