Get cozy under the Christmas tree and enjoy the best 100 US Christmas songs of all time with us! We provide you with the playlist for your perfect American Christmas!
Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, and - well - Mariah Carey are not to be missed during the American Christmas holiday! We wish you a very merry Christmas season and lots of fun on your 4-hour musical journey to snowy, festive America!
Our The American Dream editors not only put together our four-hour X-Mas playlist for the holidays but also picked a Top 10 of the best American Christmas songs! Here are our favorite songs for contemplative hours under the Christmas tree:
“White Christmas” is the best-selling single of all time! With Bing Crosby's silky voice and nostalgic instrumentation, “White Christmas” is one of those rare songs that are only really good when played as the original!
Eartha Kitt recorded "Santa Baby" in 1953 with songwriter Henri René's orchestra in New York City. And although the American Christmas song may seem somewhat wicked, the tune is - quite innocently - about the singer's somewhat exaggerated Christmas wish list.
Sometimes, you cannot spend the holidays with your favorite person. That's how Elvis felt in his song "Blue Christmas." The American Christmas song from 1948 was originally recorded by Doye O'Dell and can also be heard in various interpretations by Johnny Cash and Dean Martin.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was written in 1943 for the musical film "Meet Me in St. Louis." The first interpretation of the American Christmas song was performed by Judy Garland. Today, the piece is one of the most popular Christmas songs in the USA and can be heard in countless variations.
Even though the title "Deck The Halls" may not ring a bell, you'll be humming along to the wonderful melody of the American Christmas classic by the "King of Christmas" Nat King Cole. And while you're at it, be sure to treat yourself to "The Christmas Song" afterwards. Nat's soulful, velvety voice will immediately warm your heart!
The soul-stirring live version of the American Christmas classic "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" was recorded by rock legend Bruce Springsteen in 1975 at C.W. Post College in Greenvale, New York. Although the song is a delight to hear from almost any performer, such as the Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, or even Frank Sinatra, we fell in love with the live set-up from the "Boss."
Be sure to hold on to your Egg Nog as you sway along to the hilarious snowman song by Ella Fitzgerald! The brilliant jazz interpreter sang the song in the summer of 1960 with an orchestra led by Frank DeVol. In the process, the "First Lady of Song" recorded an entire Christmas album, from which we've added even more great songs to the "Christmas in the USA" playlist for you.
There is an absolute obligation to sing along with the "Jingle Bells" version by Frank Sinatra! The old American Christmas song will stay in your head until well into the new year because the groove of "Ol' Blue Eyes" Sinatra is just incredible!
We are afraid you can't avoid "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in this Top 10 list as well. The Christmas song by Mariah Carey is a worldwide evergreen, and no Christmassy living room should be without it!
Dinah Washington became world famous in 1959 with "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes!". With her interpretation of the American Christmas classic "Silent Night," she has also sung her way into our hearts!
Many Christmas songs are long-time favorites in the USA but do not originate from performers in the United States. Among the most popular Christmas songs in the world are:
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Missing your favorite song in our four-hour American Christmas playlist? That could be because we didn't follow the current sales charts. However, you might find it in the following list of the ten best-selling Christmas singles in the USA:
| Top 10 American Christmas Songs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey | 1994 |
| 2 | Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez | 2013 |
| 3 | Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 - Savatage | 1996 |
| 4 | Mistletoe - Justin Bieber | 2011 |
| 5 | Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee | 1958 |
| 6 | Where Are You Christmas? - Faith Hill | 2000 |
| 7 | Christmas Canon - Trans-Siberian Orchestra | 1998 |
| 8 | Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano | 1970 |
| 9 | Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms | 1957 |
| 10 | Last Christmas - Wham! | 1984 |
The whole team of The American Dream wishes you a Merry Christmas!
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