What would the holidays be without a little mood music from time to time? Old favorites instantly come to mind but new musical tributes are being written every year. Visit Music, Movies and More to see the top 15 traditional songs, the top 25 most performed and the best-selling Christmas/Holiday CDs from 1991-2007.
Here is a sample of some of the latest Christmas music to get you in the holiday mood:
2. I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Brian McKnight
3. Christmas by Al Jarreau
4. A Winter Symphony by Sarah Brightman
5. Sunday Music 5: Holiday; Barnes and Noble Exclusive
6. Joy to the World by Faith Hill
7. A Swingin Christmas by Tony Bennett
8. This Christmas by Aretha Franklin
9. A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas by Kristin Chenowith
10. Celebration by Manneheim Steamroller – Not new but an awesome Carol of the Bells
11. Merry Christmas II You by Mariah Carey
12. The Gift by Susan Boyle
13. A Christmas Cornucopia by Annie Lennox, Release date 11/16/10
14. Glee, The Music, The Christmas Album, Release date 11/16/10
15. Home for Christmas by Cheryl Crow
16. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Take 6
A few CDs to add to your collection:
1. The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
2. Noel by Josh Grobin
3. A Swingin’ Christmas A Barnes and Noble Exclusive
4. Songs of Joy and Peace by Yo-Yo Ma
5. Luther Vandross Christmas by Luther Vandross
6. Wintersong by Sarah McLachlan
7. Merry Christmas by Mariah Carey
8. The Christmas Collection The Best of Vanessa Williams
9. John Legend Sounds of the Season-Only at Target
10. One Wish The Holiday Album by Whitney Houston
11. Boney James Funky Christmas by Boney James
12. A Christmas Album by Barbara Streisand
13. Let It Snow by Michael Bublé
14. And Winter Came by Enya
If you prefer a little of a lot of different music during the holidays, Target, Barnes and Noble and others offer great collections of Christmas and holiday music by different artists on the same CD. Maybe start with a little At Christmas Time by Luther Vandross, throw in a bit of The Christmas Song Remix by Christina Aguilera and end with Carol of the Bells by Mannheim Steamroller for the perfect holiday variety.
Happy holiday listening!
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