…in no particular order…
Low – If You Were Born Today
I remember sitting my car in a supermarket car park unable to move while this song was on the radio when it first came out on a 7″ single. It is just stunningly moving – even for an atheist! Low’s Christmas album is one of very few seasonal records that could get pulled out at any time fo year…it was a toss up between this and Blue Christmas as to what made it on the list.
The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping
I still can’t quite figure out why I enjoy this one so much. Maybe the silly/sweet cranberry ending – but it always fills me with festive spirit.
The Fountains of Wayne – I Want and Alien for Christmas
Just because…well…who wouldn’t.
The Ronettes – Sleigh Ride
“A Christmas Gift for You” is our traditional xmas morning soundtrack – I never get bored of it, and the Ronettes take on Sleigh Ride is the best track on an album full of absolute gems.
Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody
I guess most everyone else in the world is bored sick of this one – but xmas hasn’t really arrived until I’ve heard Noddy telling me that it has.
Brenda Lee – Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
The best Rock ‘n’ Roll xmas song
Galaxie 500 listers may be surprised at the lack of Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time given my annual vociferous defence of McCartney’s sugary xmas treat – I love it but would still have to say it’s a far cry from any of the above…
