I've already created a vintage playlist of classic Christmas carols, which you can find here. I grew up listening to those versions of favorite holiday songs, and every year my family pulls out the old records when we get together to decorate the tree. My favorites are Nat King Cole's Christmas Album and Willie Nelson's Pretty Paper. That being said, I have always been a little skeptical when it came to modern versions of my favorite christmas songs. I am picky, and have picked out my favorites just in case you needed MORE holiday music!
Playlist
A Merry Modern xMas
Highlights
- Track 1/ Baby It's Cold Outside by She & Him
One of my favorite holiday movies is Elf, and I love the way Zooey Deschanel sings it in the movie and in this updated rendition with M. Ward. Although this song is a little questionable to my feminist ears, I love the fact that she is singing the traditionally devious man's part while her She & Him counterpart sings the coy female part. Also I wish I could whistle like her. You go, Zooey!
- Track 8/ It Snowed by Meaghan Smith
Here's a new song that sounds like it could be a jazz standard, and Meaghan Smith sings it sweetly with an easy swing. As a native Los Angeleno, I love songs and movies about snowy settings (White Christmas!) and will always regard snowfall as magical and exciting.
- Track 10/ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Sam Smith
This is one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs, and in my honest opinion, I don't think anything can top Judy Garland's original version in Meet Me in St. Louis. So when it comes to versions of this song, I am very particular and critical. I love Sam Smith's version for it's simplicity: he's added his own style and vocal runs, but it is just his voice and light piano accompaniment. Can you tell I'm obsessed with this song? I've also included Johnnyswim's version, which is a more upbeat and light-hearted alternative.
Thanks for listening (merrily)!
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