You gotta go hard for Christmas. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the festive tunes that will get you in the holiday spirit faster than you can deck the halls, string the lights, and cover every inch of your house in tinsel!
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00:00It's Christmas to the future now!
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the festive tunes that will get you in the holiday spirit faster than you can deck the halls,
00:12string the lights, and cover every inch of your house in tinsel.
00:15Welcome to my Christmas song, I'd like to thank you for being here.
00:23Number 10, Eight Days of Christmas, Destiny's Child.
00:26If you grew up singing the 12 Days of Christmas, you probably wondered why anyone would want 12 drummers drumming or a partridge in a pear tree.
00:33My baby gave to me the keys to a CLK Mercedes on the first day of Christmas.
00:38My baby gave to me quality T.I.M.E.
00:41Destiny's Child must have thought the same, so they gave us a danceable R&B banger that fills eight days with gifts that might as well be our Christmas wish list.
00:48Kelly, Beyonce, both credited writers on the track, and Michelle waste no time listing holiday wants over a catchy beat that's perfect for any holiday party.
00:57Feel so in love, love, love, love, if he only knew what he does to me, my man, my man, my baby.
01:04We'll take those Chloe shades and keys to a CLK Mercedes, but it's the quality T.I.M.E. spent bopping along to this song that really makes it feel like Christmas.
01:12Doesn't it get a little Christmasy, doesn't it get a little Christmasy, doesn't it get a little Christmasy, doesn't it get a little Christmasy?
01:20Number nine, Christmas, Baby, Please Come Home, Darlene Love.
01:24Does it get more in your face than a song that literally starts with the word Christmas?
01:28Christmas, the snow's coming down.
01:32Christmas, I'm watching it fall.
01:36It's the ultimate festive anthem for anyone who craves that big emotional sound of the season.
01:41With its powerhouse vocals and that lush melody, this song doesn't just play, it slaps.
01:46Love's vocals are filled with longing and heartache, but the sheer energy she brings takes the song to another level.
01:52They're singing deck the halls, but it's not like Christmas at all.
01:59That driving beat and those soaring background vocals make it impossible to sit still, and it's one of those songs that demands to be sung at the top of your lungs.
02:07Fun fact, Cher, who would later cover the song herself, recorded backing vocals for this holiday banger.
02:12Baby, please come home.
02:15Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
02:19Number eight, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Brenda Lee.
02:23This classic brings the perfect mix of nostalgia and energy to any holiday playlist.
02:27Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop.
02:33Recorded when Brenda Lee was just 13, her mature, sassy vocals give it a playful sound that's hard to resist.
02:39In 2023, she released a music video to accompany it, which shot her back onto the charts,
02:44making her the oldest person to top the Hot 100 first at age 78, and then again at 79.
02:57With its rockabilly beat, jazzy saxophone solo, and catchy rhythm,
03:00this tune transports you to a holiday party in the 1950s where everyone is genuinely rockin' around the tree.
03:06It's upbeat and fun and makes you want to grab some tinsel and dance along.
03:10Everyone dancin' merrily in the new old-fashioned way.
03:16Number seven, Run Rudolph Run, Chuck Berry.
03:19If you're a Chuck Berry fan, you'll love how Run Rudolph Run blends his famous rock and roll sound with the festive Christmas spirit.
03:26Run, run Rudolph, Santa's gotta make it to town.
03:30Right from the first chord, it hits like a musical shot of winter spice espresso, capturing the energy of a child on Christmas morning.
03:37The guitar riffs explode like fireworks, infusing the song with a vibrant sound that brings on all the holiday feels.
03:48The playful lyrics tell a fun story about Santa's speedy deliveries, adding a nostalgic energy that's just a lot of fun.
03:54Berry's lively vocals invite you to sing along and celebrate the holiday rush.
03:58It is a timeless classic that's guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
04:02Run, run Rudolph, I'm really like a merry-go-round.
04:06Number six, Underneath the Tree, Kelly Clarkson.
04:09From the first note, Clarkson wraps you up with her powerful vocals, and she makes it all sound so effortless.
04:22We've heard plenty of songs say Christmas isn't the same without your loved ones,
04:25but Clarkson's upbeat and confident style makes this tune feel fresh.
04:45Her dynamic vocal performance shows off her range and emotional intensity, which only amplifies the song's festive spirit.
04:52It captures all the joy and excitement of the holiday season, inviting listeners to grab their nearest and dearest and celebrate in a big way.
05:07Hey, let's keep that energy going with more Clarkson.
05:10Her collab with Ariana Grande is like the ultimate Christmas gift that keeps on giving.
05:14Santa, can't you hear me? There's one thing that I need.
05:20Number five, Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano.
05:24Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad.
05:29The lyrics of this bilingual tune might be simple, but they get right to the point, making it super easy to join in,
05:35even if you've enjoyed a little too much mulled wine.
05:38Feliciano wrote the song while he was in LA, missing his family during the holidays.
05:42He wanted to create something everyone could sing along to, and it took him only 10 minutes to record it.
05:54You can totally picture groups of people gathering, arms around each other, bouncing to the infectious beat and belting out the lyrics.
06:00It's kind of wild that it took over 20 years to hit the Billboard Hot 100 and another 20-ish years to finally break into the top 10.
06:13Number four, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, The Jackson 5.
06:17This song has so many covers it could fill its own list, but does any artist go anywhere near as hard with their version as The Jackson 5 does?
06:32The group adds a little Motown groove to this holiday classic, and there's something brilliant about having a child sing lead vocals.
06:39Who better to capture the excitement of anticipating Santa's visit and dreaming of all the amazing presents he might have left?
06:51Even as adults, it brings back that childlike wonder of Christmas.
06:54We definitely didn't need to check our list twice to know it deserved a spot for being oh-so-nice.
07:04Number three, Step into Christmas, Elton John.
07:07This song may tell us to step into Christmas, but with Elton John's energy, we are leaping, kicking, and twirling into the holiday season.
07:21It's one of those irresistible bops that can even get the most reluctant dancer on the floor.
07:25The song celebrates the people who've been by your side all year, inviting everyone to come together for what might be the jolliest time of all.
07:38Honestly, honoring the ones who make an impact on our lives deserves this kind of energy.
07:43The world may have slept on this banger at first, but we've definitely redeemed ourselves, bringing it back on the charts repeatedly.
07:50It even hit triple platinum in John's home country.
08:01Number two, What Christmas Means to Me, Stevie Wonder.
08:05Whenever Stevie Wonder sings, his heart and soul pour out, wrapping around everyone who listens, whether live or on a recording.
08:20Now, add a sprinkle of Christmas cheer, and you've got a tune that lights up a crowd like the biggest Christmas display you've ever seen.
08:27Wonder could keep the cheer going all through the new year, brightening even the gloomiest months.
08:36They say it's the most wonderful time of the year, and this legendary song truly lives up to that.
08:42Speaking of legends, or, well, a legend, Wonder was featured on the track when John Legend covered it on his album, fittingly titled A Legendary Christmas.
08:51Did we say legend enough times for you?
08:59Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
09:03Nothing likes Sia's vocals to warm you up on a day so cold you could actually build a snowman.
09:18Once in a while, we get a Christmas song that's like a gift we didn't know we wanted.
09:32It's meant to lead us swiftly into the festive spirit.
09:44For when you want to put a little rock in your Christmas.
09:56This Christmas pop mix is so catchy, we might find ourselves singing along even in the middle of July.
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10:27How could we possibly choose anything else?
10:30Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas.
10:38Remember the first time you heard the song when it starts all gentle, lulling you into thinking it's a slow ballad,
10:43and then the tempo picks up and suddenly it's like a sleigh ride with no brakes?
10:47Apparently, Carey decorated her home to write it with her songwriting partner, Walter Afanasyev.
10:52And it worked.
10:54In just 15 minutes, they created a song that would define the holiday season for years.
11:04They captured the essence of the festivities, blending upbeat pop and joyful carols.
11:08And honestly, can it even feel like Christmas until you've tried to match pitch or screech along with Mariah?
11:14All I want for Christmas is you.
11:22Which Christmas song makes your season sparkle the most? Let us know in the comments.
11:26Simply having a wonderful Christmas time.
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