Seems like everyone had a Christmas LP or two. Johnny Mathis has four! Many included straight covers of more traditional xmas songs. Others included at least one or two updated versions of songs- the Phil Spector LP being the best example with virtually all songs with the signature Spector Wall of Sound. For thst reason it's hard to topple Spector from the No.1 Christmas LP spot. But Frankie Valli and Four Seasons had several Christmas songs styled in classic four Seasons tradition as did Dion and Fats Domino in their styles with their Xmas
albums , the latter two coming out lomg after the original rock and roll 'golden era.' Jackie Wilson ranks high on sheer beauty of his vocals as only Wilson can do. For Instrumental, Ventures have it hands down giving their famous surf spin to the classics; the only thing keeping their LP from #1 is perhaps lack of vocals as they do provide their creative update to most of the Christmas songs. NEILS Diamond and Sedaka also had quality Christmas albums albeit in later years.And there are many others we couldn't get to but you can comment below or on our social media
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And we didn't forget Elvis, with his unique Elvis touches to classics AND originals, to rank him right up there behind Spector and co. All the others tend to me more traditional, less rock and roll but nonetheless enjoyable.
What are your Christmas faves (not necessarily listed below)
Best Christmas Songs
Fave Christmas songs?
We like some of the more obscure ones you don't hear three times a day- now here they are. What are your three faves?
Best UNDER THE RADAR BEST XMAS SONGS:
If everyday were Christmas- Elvis
WHen a Child is Born -Johnny Mathis
Christmas time "
Harry Belafonte:
I heard the Bells on Christmas Day- Belefonte
Marys Boy Child - Belefonte
Honorable mentions:
Christmas in heaven -Jackie Wilson with Billy wards Dominoes
Santa bring my baby back to me -Elvis
Most meaningful / Best Christmas lyrics:
