There's Some Really Good Holiday Music Out There!

 

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Without question, there’s some really good Holiday songs out there!

Beautiful songs performed by a string of talented artist’s that carry a spiritual vibe that brightens the mood and sweetens the soul. ย One of my personal favorites is, the Jackson 5โ€™s version of โ€œSanta Claus is Coming to Town.โ€ย  The funky, pop groove reminds me of my youth, when early Christmas morning, my family would gather around the Christmas tree, blasting our favorite Holiday songs as we ย happily exchange gifts.

Here are my top 16 favorites:

  1. My Favorite Things, By Luther Vandross and Mary J. Blige (1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music)-Both versions are amazing! ย 
  2. Oh Holy Night, Yolanda Adams – This rendition will bring you to your knees!
  3. Little Drummer Boy, Whitney Houston – My absolute favorite rendition of this song!
  4. *This Christmas, (Original) Donny Hathaway – There are many versions out there but, the original always works. Although, Mary J. Blige does a superb rendition!ย 
  5. Deck The Halls, Whitney Houston – Whitney gets us up on our feet on this one!
  6. He Canโ€™t Have You, Tamar Braxton – Melodic love song.ย  Itโ€™s obvious that talent runs in the Braxton family.ย 
  7. Let it Snow, Boys to Men and Brian McKnight – Beautiful melodic harmonies! After all itโ€™s the amazing vocals of โ€œBoys to Men!โ€
  8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Yolanda Adams – This ย funky gospel version quickly lightens the mood and, gets us right into the Holiday spirit.
  9. I Still Have You, Charlie Wilson, from โ€œBest Man Holiday,โ€-ย You canโ€™t go wrong with Charlie โ€œLast Nameโ€ Wilson. Upbeat and just plain smooth.
  10. Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jackson 5 – This one brings back childhood memories.
  11. What Christmas Means to Me, Fantasia Barrino, from โ€œThe Best Man Holiday,โ€ – This finger snapping, foot stomping, head bopping energetic classic is on point and, so Fantasia!ย 
  12. *Do You Hear What I Hear, Mary J. Blige and Heather Headley – Both renditions are beautiful! And, both ladies can saaang!
  13. Home For Christmas, Marvin Sapp/Joe – Love this collaboration. We’re big fans of these two talented gents.
  14. Christmas I’ll Be Steppin, R. Kelly, fromโ€œBest Man Holiday,โ€ – Controversial as he is, thereโ€™s no question that Mr. Kelly is a musical genius.
  15. Joy to The World, Whitney Houston- Heart pounding rendition, takes us to Church!ย  Love it!
  16. Christmas Time is Hereย  Afro Blue (The Sing-Off) – I’ve been a fan of this Acapella group, sing they performed on the television show, “The Sing-Off.” This group has one of the most amazing sounds around – Check out the youtube here:

Note: ย If you will notice,ย Mary J. Blige has two ย favorites on the list. ย In her first ever Christmas album titled, “A Mary Christmas,” Mary sings eloquently ย a variety of traditional holiday songs, with a slight Mary edge. ย 

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