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1) Sam Smith – Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
A beautiful song in its own right, this is only made even more magical by the incredible Sam Smith. That acapella introduction is just stunning.
2) Coldplay – Miracles
Great new track from Coldplay.
3) Chris Rea – Driving home for Christmas
One of my favourite Christmas songs of all time. Jazzy, laid back, meaningful, it’s a fantastic song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8
4) Greg Lake – I believe in Father Christmas
A song that I love more and more every time I hear it. One of the most underrated Christmas songs around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCEdrnaFlY
5) Take That – Believe
This keeps growing on me and I really love it! Sounds like something that would have appeared on Mark’s 2013 solo album ‘The Art of Doing Nothing’ but with Take That’s gorgeous harmonies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailavvxwlS4
6) Sam Smith – Restart
This was one of my songs of the summer. Catchy and utterly irresistible.
7) The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick
The harmonies on this track are just amazing. One of the best Christmas songs around.
8) Robbie Williams – Walk This Sleigh
An unconventional Christmas song, performed in a way only possible by Mr Robbie Williams!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LadSwbujAZg
9) Take That – Freeze
Emotive, with a 1980’s pop sound. Love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IkRFAh7LGo
10) Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Catchy, fun and everything pop music should be about.
Day 21 Mary J. Blige – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
This is the most modern release in my playlist as Mary J Blige’s interpretation of this song was released on her Christmas album, released a couple of months ago. In all honesty I don’t mind who sings this song, it’s just a beautiful, relaxing song. and one that captures the ‘peace’ element of Christmas.
I’ve chosen Mary’s version, however because I’ve heard it a few times this year and have been blown away with how lovely it is. Her version isn’t massively different from previous interpretations by other artists but there are a few extra chord variations and her version has a great R&B vibe to it. She also has a fantastic voice. I’d also massively recommend James Taylor’s version which is featured in one of my favourite movies: ‘The Holiday’. His has an awesome acoustic feel to it.
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