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.