Ah Christmas! I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. I, of course, love spending time with my family and friends for the holidays, but the crowds. Oh the crowds drive me insane! I absolutely do not set foot in Wal-Mart or any mall/shopping plaza/ outlet store at this time of year unless it is absolutely necessary. This, coupled with the fact that money is extemely tight for me this season, adds to the distress. Yes I know that it is not supposed to be about the gifts, but who doesn't like to buy for all of the kiddos.
Anyway, to get myself into the Christmas spirit I am going to play my favorite songs that always seem to get me into the holiday mood. Starting with Boyz II Men. Although this is a relatively newer Christmas song it has quickly become a staple and will be a classic (in my opinion). I'm sure the grandkids will be listening to this like I listen to The Temptations :)
1. Let It Snow*
2. All I Want for Christmas Is You *(Mariah Carey). You know it's Christmas time when the department stores start playing this. Did you know that she has a book for this song? I just found that out.
3. Santa Baby* A definite classic. I've heard that there is a new spin on this song, but I'm good with the original version.
4. What Will The Lonely Do. I have loved this song since I was a little girl and sang it like I had lost the love of my life even though I had no idea what the lyrics even meant. Lol!
5. Every Year, Every Christmas (Luther Vandross)*. Luther was someone who could sing the phone book and make it sound appealing. This song is a 'newer' classic heavy in my rotation.
6. Gee Whiz It's Christmas. A short song but I've always loved it. My aunt's sang it one Christmas which adds to the holiday memories.
7. The Christmas Song Nat King Cole* Who doesn't love this song? If you don't you might need to have your Grinch removed. :)
8. Give Love on Christmas Day (New Edition)* Being a huge NE fan I, at one time, had this album. Probably was a tape. Who knows what happened to it.
9. Christmas Ain't Christmas Without the Ones You Love. - O'Jays
10. Silent Night (Tempations). In my opinion this is the best Christmas song ever made. The ultimate and I always have to listen to it to end Christmas day.
A few other classics:
- The Jackson 5 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- Santa Come Straight to the Ghetto James Brown
- Stevie Wonder The Little Drummer Boy
