John’s Top 10 Christmas Songs
I have always been a big Christmas nut. I love when there is snow, lights, the music. I don't get burned out on it really. And I have some favorites that mean many different things to me. So I thought I would share my 10 favorites.
- 1
Little Drummer Boy-Peace on Earth, Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Who would have ever thought that Bing and David Bowie, would hook up to do this wonderful piece of music. I remember singing it in high school and the first couple of times, it's not an easy piece to do.
- 2
Feliiz Navidad-Jose Feliciano
I have always liked him since he did the theme for the Chico and the Man TV show.
- 3
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
This version by Andy Williams has always been a Christmas staple for me.
- 4
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Done by Elmo and Patsy, I first played this when I was working for a radio station in northern Minnesota in the '80s. It was our most requested Christmas song for many years.
- 5
Carol of the Bells
I like many versions of this one, but the version from Kenny Rogers is one of the favorite ones.
- 6
The Christmas Guest
This spoken story performed by Reba, tells a wonderful story.
- 7
Do you Hear What I Hear-Carrie Underwood
This is another one where I have many favorite versions, but this one from Carrie Underwood is a top favorite
- 8
Santa Claus is Coming To Town-Bruce Springsteen
The Boss doing a Christmas tune, wow, and this live recorded one is a fun one.
- 9
White Christmas-Bing Crosby
I loved the movie and his version of the song is the best version as far as I am concerned.
- 10
The Christmas Song-Nat King Cole
Mel Torme wrote this great song and did a version of it himself, but Nat King Cole's take on it is fantastic.