BeatCrave’s Christmas 2009 Playlist
By Seraphina L.
With Christmas coming up right around the corner, we know some of you may have already started blasting holiday music to get in the mood. Let’s face it, when we’re surrounded by our loved ones around this time of year it’s hard not to be jolly and have a go at songs like “Jingle Bell Rock!” We here at BeatCrave would like to provide you with some rad tunes for the holidays. (It’s the closest thing to a present that you’ll get from us.)
We’ve compiled a playlist for Christmas 2009 and hope you dig it as much as we do. We’ve chosen a variety of styles and covers including Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas, ” John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” and of course some indie tunes as well! Check it all out below!
1. Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You
There’s nothing like Mariah Carey’s pop tune to cheer you up as you shop for presents in mall after mall. This song may have been released with a video where her ex-husband played Santa Claus, but it’s still a modern classic!
Album: Merry Christmas
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2. Frank Sinatra – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Frank Sinatra will always be a household name along with the rest of the Rat Pack and his vocals can barely contain his excitement for the winter season in this song. We agree, Frank. Let it snow! (Wouldn’t it be great if it snowed in LA?)
Album: Christmas In Love
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3. The Raveonettes – The Christmas Song
The Raveonettes are known for their dark surf-pop songs but this Danish duo brightens up a bit for the holidays. Of course, if they’re going to do a Christmas song they’re still going to do it their way. Yay for indie Christmas songs!
Album: Maybe This Christmas Tree and Christmas With the Kranks
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4. Sufjan Stevens – O Holy Night
Sufjan Stevens didn’t finish his 50 States project, but when we’re opening presents we want to hear his intricate orchestrations about the holidays instead of Michigan. “O Holy Night” is just one of the many quirky interpretations he’s done for Christmas.
Album: Songs for Christmas
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5. Bing Crosby – White Christmas
Along with Sinatra, Bing Crosby also warms our hearts as we decorate the tree. No one else sings this Christmas classic quite like Bing. We all dream of having white Christmases.
Album: White Christmas
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6. John Lennon – Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
We weren’t going to exclude this John Lennon classic. Aside from the Beatles, Lennon was all about peace and what better way to celebrate the peace we have for now during Christmas.
Album: Lennon Legend
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7. Death Cab For Cutie – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Death Cab is all about being emotional, so it’s not a surprise they’ve covered this lover’s lament. Because, honestly… who wouldn’t you miss around Christmas?
Album: Maybe This Christmas Tree
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8. Band of Horses – The First Song
Band of Horses may not strike you as the type of band who releases a Christmas album, because they haven’t. However, this is a song that does mention Christmas quite a bit. Although not officially a Christmas song, the signature Band of Horses sound makes this a gorgeous listen that applies to the holidays.
Album: Everything All The Time
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9. Nat King Cole – Deck the Halls
Nat King Cole’s smooth and cool voice was soothing as it was impressive. Like Sinatra, he also knows how to have a little fun and does a great rendition of Deck the Halls.
Album: The Magic of Christmas
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10. Judy Garland – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Judy Garland has given us so many things such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and her daughter, Cabaret star, Liza Minnelli! However, this number from Meet Me In St. Louis is something else. If this song doesn’t melt your heart, well then… you’re probably one of those kids who gets coal every year.
Album: Meet Me in St. Louis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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We hope you enjoyed our playlist for Christmas 2009!
What are some of your favorite songs for Christmas?
