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Holiday tunes have been spreading cheer and dominating the charts for decades! According to Billboard’s archives, we’ve compiled a list of every holiday song that has ever managed to land in the coveted top 10 on their esteemed Hot 100 chart.
From Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994) to Wham!’s iconic “Last Christmas” (1984), it seems like only certain tracks are worthy of the holiday magic. The result is a list that includes some old-school gems alongside more modern releases.
These aren’t just any old holiday songs, mind you – they’re certified chart-toppers! We’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill Bing Crosby records or Bing Crosby-inspired crooners (although, let’s be real, those are great too). No way. These hits have crossed the threshold and entered the esteemed top 10.
Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we explore this magical list of yuletide chart-toppers:
Top 10 Holiday Hits on Billboard Hot 100
1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey (1994) – A modern holiday classic, it’s no surprise that this diva’s contribution has made the top spot.
2. “Last Christmas” by Wham! (1984) – It seems like George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley knew how to get us in the mood for some festive fun.
3. “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms (1957) – Who knows what kind of holiday magic went down back then? Nonetheless, this classic rock ‘n’ roll tune has earned its place among the top 10!
4. “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano (1970) – This one’s got a little bit of everything: Latin rhythms and all the holiday spirit you need.
5. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” by The Jackson 5 (1970) – Sounds like some festive frolicking happened under the guidance of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson!
6. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” by Nat King Cole (1961) – This timeless classic has got us all singing along to those iconic lyrics.
7. “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney (1979) – It seems like this Beatles legend had a thing for holiday cheer; remember those festive 1980s ads?
8. “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” by David Bowie and Bing Crosby (1977) – You know what? This collab has got me reevaluating my holiday playlists!
9. “Merry Christmas, Baby” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (1980) – Who knew this Boss was also the King of Holiday Rock?
10. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams (1963) – This crooner’s soulful voice just might be the icing on your holiday cake.
Happy holidays, and keep those holiday playlists warm with these chart-toppers!
Source: www.billboard.com
