![]() ![]() More than just an outstanding interpretation of the story of the nativity, Whitney Houston’s “Do You Hear What I Hear” made a lasting impact. Whitney Houston “Do You Hear What I Hear” The song, a mix of rapping and singing, appeared on the Home Alone 2: Lost in New York soundtrack. TLC put a unique spin on music for the festive season with the release of “Sleigh Ride.” The lively single offered Christmas greetings and well-wishes for the new year in a way that only the trio could. The Temptations Christmas Card was a unique release because it gave each member of the legendary group the opportunity to lead a popular Christmas song. There are many renditions of this time-honored treasure, but The Temptations’ cover of “Silent Night” is now the standard. “My Favorite Things” recounts The Supremes’ most memorable wintertime moments and how they recall them to fight through bad days. ![]() Stevie Wonder imagined what life could be without conflict and with the possibility of a “world where men are free.” 17. Released in the midst of the Vietnam War, “Someday at Christmas” delivered a hopeful message filled with social and political themes. Fortunately, the trio reconsidered and celebrated the single’s 33-year release in November. They commercialize you and try to make you corny,” he reportedly said. expressed his apprehension about the project to fellow group members, Rev. Heralded as hip-hop’s earliest mainstream holiday song, “Christmas in Hollis” almost wasn’t recorded. The Jackson 5 “Give Love on Christmas Day” The First Lady of Song’s “Frosty the Snowman” rendition served up a jazz swing that made her cover one for the ages. According to Billboard, songwriter Philip Springer called the sultry sensation “the first sexy Christmas record.” 6. ![]() Eartha Kitt “Santa Baby”Įartha Kitt came under fire after the suggestive tone of “Santa Baby” led to boycotts following its 1953 release. Blige, John Legend and Ne-Yo are among the singers who’ve recreated the classic tune. Donny Hathaway “This Christmas”ĭonny Hathaway unknowingly delivered a Black Christmas anthem with “This Christmas.” According to American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), it was the 30th most-performed holiday song of all time. The chart-topping trio celebrated the early 2000s and all of its millennium glory by asking their “baby” to give them CDs, belly rings and a “crop jacket with dirty denim jeans” on “8 Days of Christmas.” 4. ![]()
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