The 10 Holiday Songs We Can't Get Enough Of
Go beyond the traditional yuletide classics this holiday season! Our music programmers have selected just for you the top 10 tracks they can’t get enough of. Their festive selection is so good, it’s guaranteed to create a magical in-store experience for your customers…and your staff.
If you are asking yourself whether playing seasonal music is a must, wonder no more! In a poll conducted by SOCAN, 82 percent of respondents said they enjoyed listening to holiday music while shopping and 33% said the music reminded them to buy presents. However, 25% said they would appreciate a more varied selection; that’s where expert programmers come in!
10. I Like a Sleigh Ride - Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee’s voice, as warm and rich as molasses and accompanied by an angelic children’s choir, is a holiday classic for a reason!
Ambiance: cozy and family-friendly.
9. Winter Wonderland / Don't Worry Be Happy - Pentatonix feat. Tori Kelly
What happens when you mix reggae and acapella with a sprinkle of holiday spirit? This irresistibly groovy mashup of Don't Worry Be Happy and Winter Wonderland that all generations will tap their feet to!
Ambiance: mid-tempo pop that stands out from the crowd.
8. Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses
When Santa came down the chimney in 1981 in a cloud of hairspray, it must have been to the energetic beat of this new wave track.
Ambiance: retro-pop ambiance with an ’80s twist.
7. Christmas Is Coming - Vince Guaraldi Trio
Who can resist the twinkly, instrumental soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas? For generations, each piece of Vince Guaraldi Trio’s album has been a gentle reminder of the true spirit of the season.
Ambiance: elegant and timeless sophistication.
6. Last Christmas - Jimmy Eat World
This cover of the now-classic Wham! track has been given a pop-punk makeover that lives left of the dial but is still accessible.
Ambiance: youthful, energetic and a bit alternative.
5. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
Bring in the California sunshine with this Beach Boys song that hasn’t aged a day in the 50 years since its release!
Ambiance: fun, upbeat and family-friendly.
4. Happy Holiday - Bing Crosby (Beef Wellington Remix)
The Holidays wouldn’t be the same without Bing Crosby! We are completely smitten by this electro-swing remake (even grandma approves!)
Ambiance: trendy, hip and loungy.
3. What Christmas Means To Me - CeeLo Green
Without a doubt, one of the best holiday R&B albums out there. It is physically impossible to be in a grinchy mood when listening to Ceelo!
Ambiance: youthful, hip and feminine.
2. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Dean Martin
No one celebrated the Holidays like the Kings of Cool. Whether you are feeling nostalgic for the heydays of the Rat Pack or in a romantic mood, no one does it like Dean Martin.
Ambiance: cozy, jazzy and velvety.
1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – The Jackson 5
Because we love Motown, that’s why! We dare you to not sing along to this song that is positively brimming with joyful holiday spirit!
Ambiance: energetic and festive with a retro feel.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Stingray Business!
