It's that time of year, folks! The malls are packed full, Santas line the street shaking bells and singing their jolly ho-ho-hos, and every store you walk into plays some variation of Santa Baby. But I can’t lie, I love it all! There’s something so magical about hearing your first holiday tune of the year to remind you of all the festivities in the future. However, I feel like it's easy to get caught up in the classics. That’s not to say they’re bad—because they’re most definitely not. I just think it's time we broaden our festive ears to all the wonderful winter tunes (and underappreciated renditions of the classics) that don’t get the recognition they deserve. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle into your coziest spot by the fireplace, and join me on a musical journey through my favourite underrated winter songs that deserve a spotlight this season. FYI, this includes covers!
Listen to my playlist on Spotify.
1. Elvis Presley: Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
2. The Kinks: Father Christmas
3. Sarah Vaughan: Snowbound
4. Bob Dylan: Winterlude
5. Willie Nelson: Pretty Paper
6. Dolly Parton: Hard Candy Christmas
7. Taylor Swift: Christmas Tree Farm
8. Remi Wolf: Last Christmas
9. Fleet Foxes: White Winter Hymnal
10. Charlie Bennett: Tinsel Dresses
11. HAIM: Hallelujah
12. Laufey: Winter Wonderland
13. FINNEAS: Another Year
14. Courtney Barnett: Boxing Day Blues
15. Elvis Presley: Mama Liked the Roses
16. The Trashmen: Dancin’ With Santa
17. Jo Stafford: It’s a Marshmallow World
18. Dean Martin: A Winter Romance
19. Wolf Alice: Santa Baby (Sorry, I had to do it. Just once)
20. Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson: Winter Song
Can't get enough holiday tunes? Check out this older playlist by Phoebe.