There’s nothing like the old standbys
For every nostalgic holiday classic, there’s a hundred different versions. We’ve done the sifting for you and picked out our favourite version of each classic on the list.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Written by Irving Berlin
Original: Bing Crosby
Our Pick: Bing Crosby
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
Written by Frank Loesser
Original: Frank Loesser and Lynn Garland
Our Pick: Kelly Clarkson ft. Ronnie Dunn
RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Written by Johnny Marks
Original: Harry Brannon
Our Pick: Ella Fitzgerald
JINGLE BELL ROCK
Written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
Original: Bobby Helms
Our Pick: Bobby Helms
THE CHRISTMAS SONG (MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU)
Written by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé
Original: Nat King Cole
Our Pick: Nat King Cole
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Written by Johnny Marks
Original: Brenda Lee
Our Pick: Brenda Lee
FELIZ NAVIDAD
Written by José Feliciano
Original: José Feliciano
Our Pick: Kacey Musgraves
PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Written by Charles Brown and Gene Redd
Original: Charles Brown
Our Pick: Etta James
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
Written by Meredith Willson
Original: Perry Como
ft. The Fontane Sisters
Our Pick: Perry Como
ft. The Fontane Sisters
CHRISTMAS WALTZ
Written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne
Original: Frank Sinatra
Our Pick: Peggy Lee
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
Written by Johnny Marks
Original: The Quinto Sisters
Our Pick: Burl Ives
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Original: Judy Garland
Our Pick: Frank Sinatra
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