Is it ever too early or too late to talk about Christmas music? I’m one of those people that play it year-round so I’d have to answer that question with a jingle bell ringing, heartfelt “no!” I often go back to one of my favorite holiday hit makers, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their cover versions of classics but also their original songs, too. Whether it’s an instrumental or a song with lyrics, they have such a vivid sound. While they perform Christmas classics along the way, they also have original songs which can’t be easy when it comes to (almost) everyone’s favorite holiday. Of course, I can’t even figure out how any songwriter is able to come up with something new. But writers are gifted with the ability to do that. I came across a country music band who recently posted an original Christmas song and it’s this one that inspired today’s list. “Christmas Night With You” is a beautiful song by Little Big Town that reminded me, yet again, that not every song about the holiday has to be playful and cheery. In fact, some of my favorites lean more towards heartache and angst. So let’s get to it, shall we? Here are my favorite original Christmas songs. And by “original,” I just mean they aren’t songs that have been covered a million times and perhaps they haven’t become an essential part of holiday playlists… yet.
First up, Jon McLaughlin with “”Christmas Time Is Here, But You’re Not”…
The Killers featuring Dawes “Christmas in L.A.”
“Christmas Must Be Tonight” The Band
“Christmas Canon Rock” Trans-Siberian Orchestra
“Ave Maria” Beyonce
“All Alone On Christmas” Darlene Love
“Gather Round” Band of Merrymakers
“Christmas Island” Train
There are plenty more and I’ll be continuing to add to my “Christmas 2024” playlist as I’m introduced to the songs. If you have suggestions, comment below!
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