Throwback Thursday: Christmas Playlist

Kayla D. Lamb
Dec 5, 2024
2 min read

Let's explore some of my favorites from the 1960's, '70's and '80's

Honorable Mention! Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry; 1958

1960's

The Christmas Song - Nat “King” Cole; 1960

If your Christmas film has this song on the playlist, it's probably worth watching!

Gee Wiz, It’s Christmas - Carla Thomas; 1963

I always wanted to do a Christmas talent show just so I could lip sync this song! I wanted a gaudy sequin holiday dress with a dramatic red lip and I was gon let the gworls have it! I mean...lowkey this could still happen somebody set it up!

Winter Wonderland - Aretha Franklin; 1964

Sleigh Bells Ring... Are you listenin?? Are y'all listening because those first few lines had me hooked!

What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder; 1967

Classic. This is a song that should instantly put you into the holiday spirit.

Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto - James Brown; 1968

I mean, technically, James Brown was the first to "put on for his city" 🤷‍♀️ Aye, Santa don't worry about me - I'm straight, but my soul brothers and sisters in the ghetto may need a bit of help. I ain't mad at it!

1970's

Silent Night - The Temptations; 1970

Do I even have to say anything about this song?

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jackson 5; 1970

Idk if it’s the adlibs or what, but they did their Big One on this track lol

Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano - 1970

& I'm going to sing the chorus loud and proud every time too!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Jackson 5; 1970

Michael sung this song so hard 😂 If you need the people to know that Santa is coming, please play this track at the highest volume possible!

Jingle Bells - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Smokey Robinson did not have to slide on this song like he did. Now this song for sure would make the children upset, because it's not the traiditional version, but adults at a laid back Christmas shindig would enjoy it.

1980's

Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” (’80)

This song always gave 'department store vibes' - and I'm not mad about it.

Christmas in Hollis - Run-DMC; 1987

So this isn't a regularly played Christmas song in my house, however, I'm definitely giving it credit for being a classic.

The Edwin Hawkins Christmas Album; 1985

Yes. The whole album.

Last Christmas - Wham; 1984

Again, 'deparment story vibes' - and I'm pleased about it.

Do You Hear What I Hear- Whitney Houston; 1987

If Whitney Houston isn't making an appearance on any of your Christmas playlist - You're in last place. Correct it, immediately.

Now you know I couldn't leave y'all hangin on the playlist. Click the link below to grab this playlist on Apple music.