Best Holiday Music Ever

The Best Holiday Music Ever

{according to Mark and Michele}

My obsession with Christmas music began in December 2005.  Mark and I were going skiing in Winter Park, Colorado. I wanted to make sure we had plenty of music on the road trip to keep us in the holiday spirit as we made the 16 hour drive. 

I'm glad that Mark and I have the same taste in music.  I was going to try to describe our musical taste, but I can't seem to put it in words.  We both enjoy and appreciate an eclectic mix of artist and bands, and our holiday music list reflects that.  I like to think of us as being well-rounded instead of ADD.

The list has to begin with the classics.  I'm referring to the album names.  Later, I will list individual songs.  Oh yeah, this list is detailed.  I wasn't exaggerating when I told you I'm obsessed with Christmas music.

The Classics (by album)

Bing Crosby, White Christmas

Ella Fitzgerald, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas

Nat King Cole, The Christmas Song

Johnny Mathis, Merry Christmas

Various Artists, Hip Holidays {The entire album is amazing!}

Gene Autry, Christmas Classics

Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas

Elvis Presley, Christmas

Frank Sinatra, A Jolly Christmas

Dean Martin, A Winter Romance

New Classics (by album)

Sufjan Stevens, Songs For Christmas {Disc 1-5}

Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas

Harry Connick, Jr., When My Heart Finds Christmas

Diana Krall, Christmas Songs

Bare Naked Ladies, Barenaked For The Holidays

Sarah McLachlan, Wintersong

John Legend, Sounds Of The Season

Michael Buble, Let It Snow

Taylor Swift, Sounds Of The Season

Jars of Clay, Christmas Songs

Individual Songs

The Drifters, "White Christmas"

Judy Garland, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

Luther Vandross, "O' Come All Ye Faithful"

Boyz II Men, "Silent Night"

House of Heroes, "Silent Night"

Jason Mraz, "Winter Wonderland"

Colbie Caillat, "Mistletoe"

Otis Redding, "Merry Christmas Baby"

Rosemary Clooney, "Snow"

John Lennon, "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"

Paul McCartney, "Wonderful Christmastime"

Ray Charles, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

Eartha Kitt, "Santa Baby"

Brenda Lee, "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"

Burl Ives, "Holly Jolly Christmas"

Darlene Love "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"

Bobby Helms, "Jingle Bell Rock"

Just for fun one of my all-time favorite versions of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" goes to Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrell in the movie Elf, but if I had to choose a "real" version then it would have to be Ella Fitzgerald and Louise Jordan.

Did I leave anything off?  Please share.

There's always room for more good music on our list.