My jolly list. I'm hearing Christmas songs everywhere, and it makes me happy. The music that's piped into the store where I work is eclectic and I've heard one my lesser-known faves, Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas." My young coworker Lanie was introduced to Peggy Lee through Peggy's version of "The Christmas Waltz."
But Lanie and I are not representative of America. According to Billboard, these are the 13 "best" Christmas songs -- as chosen by their staff.
13. Santa, Tell Me by Ariana Grande (2014)
12. Blue Christmas by Elvis (1957)
11. Christmastime Is Here by Vince Guaraldi (1965)
10. This Christmas by Donny Hathaway (1970)
9. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by Bruce Springsteen (1982)
8. Christmas in Hollis by Run-DMC (1987)
7. Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano (1970)
6. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee (1958)
5. White Christmas by Bing Crosby (1947)
4. Last Christmas by Wham! (1984)
3. The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole (1961)
2. Baby, Please Come Home by Darlene Love (1962)
1. All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey (1994)
What holiday song makes you happy?
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My favorite is "Do You Hear What I Hear?" followed by "Little Drummer Boy."
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