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The season for giving has dawned upon us once again -- and nothing gets us more in the holiday mood than some of our favorite yuletide tunes. From Mariah Carey's most modern day classic to Luther Vandross' chart-topping gem, this list should definitely inspire aural pleasure. We also have Brian McKnight, Wendy Moten, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men and a surprising few others who are not often celebrated in the mainstream. Check it out.
BlackVoices.com presents 20 songs that are perfect for your holiday playlist.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Nothing gets us more in the holiday mood than some of our favorite yuletide tunes. From Mariah Carey's modern day classic to Luther Vandross' chart-topping gem, this list should definitely inspire aural pleasure. We also have Brian McKnight, Wendy Moten, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men and a surprising few others who are not often celebrated in the mainstream. Check it out.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Silent Night'
Artist: Wendy Moten
Year: 2010
Factoid: The 'Step By Step' singer hasn't really been heard from in years -- although she's sang back-up for Tim MCGraw and Faith Hill. For her delightful yuletide opus, 'Tis The Season,' her rich and polished vocal styling brings a new contemporary styling to holiday classics like 'Silent Night,' 'Little Drummer Boy' and 'Oh Holy Night.'
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Every Year, Every Christmas'
Artist: Luther Vandross
Year: 1995
Factoid: It appears Luther received an early Christmas gift in 1995. His eleventh album 'This Is Christmas' peaked at the number four slot on the Billboard's R&B / Hip-Hop charts.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'
Artist: The Temptations
Year: 1970
Factoid: Originally released in 1970 The Temptations re-released their debut holiday opus 'The Temptations Christmas Card' to a new generation of fans on Oct. 30, 2001.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'All I Want For Christmas'
Artist: Mariah Carey
Year: 1994
Factoid: There aren't many modern day christmas classics being recorded these days, but leave it up to Mariah Carey to change that. The best-selling pop vocalist wrote the song, which has been sung by Shania Twain, John Mayer and Miley Cyrus, with legendary producer Walter Afanasieff.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'The Christmas Song'
Artist: Lou Rawls / Nat King Cole
Year: 1967 / 1946
Factoid: Despite being covered by various artists from Michael Bolton to Aaron Neville, 'The Christmas Song' was most notable for Nat King Cole's version. Cole recorded the timeless holiday track four times over the course of 15 years. All of which inspired another soul legend, Lou Rawls to cover the track for his 1967 holiday album 'Merry Christmas Ho! Ho! Ho!'
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Christmas Time Is Here'
Artist: Brian McKnight
Year: 1998
Factoid: In addition to Brian McKnight, Charlie Brown and his peanut gallery made the song a holiday favorite among youngsters across the globe.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'
Artist: The Stylistics
Year: 1992
Factoid: In 1971, soul group The Stylistics told everyone who made the world go round on their self-titled debut album. 21 years later, they rung their Silver Bells for the holiday release 'Christmas'.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Moonlight Sleighride'
Artist: Anita Baker
Year: 2005
Factoid: Although Anita Baker has an extensive catalog of crossover R&B hits, the Grammy Award-winner didn't release her first and only holiday album 'Christmas Fantasy' until 2005.
Christmas Playlist: 20 Songs Perfect For The Holidays
Song Title: 'Silent Night'
Artist: The Four Tops
Year: 1995
Factoid: Originally released in 1995, The Four Tops' 'Christmas Here With You' was repackaged as a '20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection' release in 2005.
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By: ADMR on 12/17/2010 6:29PM
The PEOPLE LOVE It PERFECT....PERFECT WOMAN, PERFECT MAN, PERFECT PETS......WE LOVE You More, As Always A & E!
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By: Greg on 12/19/2010 7:28PM
Add CHRISTMAS WITH YOU by Stephanie Mills to this list.
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By: Kirk on 12/20/2010 8:25AM
Try Frankie Lymons' "It's Christmas Once Again"
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By: Shirley Martin-Tutolo on 12/19/2010 7:43PM
I follow on twitter and tweet. love your music
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By: Randy on 12/20/2010 9:50AM
How can ANYONE who makes a list up like this don't have The Temptations' Silent Night, or Kurtis Blow's Christmas Rappin'?
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By: happy2001 on 12/23/2010 8:57AM
i agree...the whispers and the ojays have songs that is a must hear during the christmas season as well
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By: cbobo101 on 12/20/2010 1:17PM
Most of my friends like the
Johney Mathis Xmas music.
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By: Sandra on 12/20/2010 6:54PM
Aside from the the standards and classics:
How 'bout "Merry Christmas Baby, (You Sure Did Treat Me Nice)" by Charles Brown, also another "Merry Christmas Baby" by Otis Redding, "Christmas Just Ain't Christmas(Without the One You Love)" by Archie Bell and the Drells?
Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" which fortunately was mentioned, is my all time favorite.
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By: luvingmylocks on 12/20/2010 8:08PM
Come on Guys, give this article a break,I think that other artists have to be included. we as soul sistas and brothers,we got to remember that the new generations that missed the best of the best,are expressing what they know.Help them to include the good stuff,the love felt and hopeful songs of love and compassion,these new people cannot imagine what real love and heartfelt songs, that resonate from the souls of our being.I hope you all have some cds of the old classics.
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By: george on 12/21/2010 4:10AM
I LIKE THE SONG BOYS TO MEN LET IT SNOW IT NICE TO HEAR AND RELAXING MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR SPECIAL.
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