Top 10 Christmas Songs on 98.1 KOOL FM
ElenaVasilchenko
It's Christmas time, and that means we're playing your favorite Christmas songs on 98.1 KOOL FM.
We wanted to share the Top 10 Christmas songs that you will hear this season on 98.1 KOOL FM.
Take our poll below and let us know which of the following 10 Christmas songs (you can vote for more than one!) are your favorite(s).
- 10
Christmastime Is Here
The Vince Guaraldi Trio performed it for the 1965 "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and it's still a favorite today.
- 9.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
This song may date back as far as the 8th century and still moves hearts with the true meaning of Christmas.
- 8
Please Come Home For Christmas
The most popular version is the one by The Eagles in the early 80s.
- 7
Carol of the Bells
Almost impossible to sing to, but still a favorite every Christmas.
- 6
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
The 1966 animated Christmas TV special had the distinction of having the voice of Thurl Revenscroft, who was also the voice of Tony the Tiger, sing the song which has become a Christmas favorite.
- 5
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
The faves seem to be tied between The Jackson 5 & Bruce Springsteen versions.
- 4
O Holy Night
Adapted from a French poem in 1855, this has become a song that not only brings people the true meaning of Christmas, but can somehow cut through to the heart lurking even in the most cynical among us.
- 3
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
First sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie "Meet Me In St Louis."
- 2
The Little Drummer Boy
The 1968 TV show was the debut of this song, which has been redone by countless artists, including Josh Grobin and Pentatonix.
But the version which still reigns above all is the one by David Bowie and Bing Crosby from the 1977 TV special, which is "The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth."