Mellope's Favourite Christmas Songs!

Mellope's favourite Christmas songs!

It's that time of the year folks! Get wrapped up in a blanket, play the tunes, eat the mince pies and be in company :) so I thought what I Wonderful Time (In Christmas spirit ofcourse) to share some of my favourite Christmas tracks!

Starting with my favourite Christmas song ever...

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Release year: 1958

US peak: 1

UK peak: 4

Released back In 1958 and hitting US number one for the first time in 2023 thanks to the new music video 'Rockin Around The Christmas Tree' is the most remembered out of Brenda Lee's list of multiple number ones, Lee recorded the rockabilly song at only 13 years old! It started building up sales 2 years later at 1960.

Why is this the best Christmas track? It has a groove that can make any generation dance and is a timeless classic! It's festive, fun and its old jam makes it a universal hit single! Love it!

One song that equally deserves a replay is...

You're Christmas To Me - Sam Ryder

Release date: 2023

US Peak: Didn't Chart

UK peak: 2

Released as a amazon exclusive in 2023 before being added to Spotify in 2024 after featuring in the Christmas movie 'Your Christmas Or Mine 2' the song became Sam's joint highest peaking song in the UK with his Previous Eurovision smash hit 'Spaceman' (Released in 2022) 'You're Christmas To Me' is also Ryder's second Christmas song after 'Jingle Bells'

Why it deserves a spot on the list? It's feel good feeling shines like any other and after Sam got robbed from winning eurovision he deserves another shot to hit number 1- which he failed again :( (He's rumoured to take part in eurovision 2024 so possibly a third shot) anyway, back to the point! It's fast paced and correctly paced rhythm is what makes the song something bound to go viral and it was a clear option for a hit!

One which should be bigger is....

Snowman - Sia

Release date: 2017

US peak: Didn't Chart

UK peak: 27

Released as part of Sia's Christmas album 'Everyday Is Christmas' 'Snowman' first charted in 2020 (Three years after released) it ended up proving as a Christmas staple charting in the UK at 2021,22,23 and 2024 and due to its swift climb up this year it's already looking to reach a new peak!

Why does I deserve a spot on the list? It has uniqueness and also showcases Sia's talent really well with how long she can hold her voice! It's also something that really sets the mood for a great Christmas!

Underneath The Tree - Kelly Clarkson

Release date: 2013

US peak: 11

UK peak: 12

Showing up as a Christmas classic, and still being relevant over a decade later 'Underneath the Tree' was the first of many other Christmas songs to Chart for Kelly. The song repeaked in the UK at the week of 6th-13th of December 2024 and could climb to a new peak!

It deserves a spot because it has to be the most upbeat Christmas song that gives an unforgettable feel good feeling! All in Christmas spirit!

One More Sleep - Leona Lewis

Release date: 2013

US peak: didn't chart

UK peak: 3

With 47 weeks in the UK charts the X-Factor singer launched herself yet another hit single, this one is timeless. It's festive feel reminds me of 'Underneath The Tree' with it's upbeat pop energy and a very catchy hook.

Christmas Drillings - The Sidemen

Release date: 2022

US peak: didn't chart

UK peak: 3

The second charting Christmas song in the UK 'Christmas Drillings' is a meme-rap song, as much as this is a meme and more of a anti Christmas song it's still funny and very catchy! I'm surprised it hasn't charted again.

Sausage Rolls For Everyone - Ladbaby/Elton John/Ed Sheeran

Release date: 2021

US peak: 5

UK peak: 1

Hitting Christmas number one 'Sausage Rolls For Everyone' continues Ladbaby's yearlu charity Christmas song, it became Lad's 4th number one single. It has the essence of all three artists packed into one fun Christmas song that all ages can enjoy! I think this is amazing!

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens

Release date: 1985

US peak: didn't chart

UK peak: 1

Officially spending 100 weeks in the UK charts 'Merry Christmas Everyone' became Stevens fourth chart topper and still serves as a radio favourite for Christmas today!  Its pop-rock creative sound really worked well for Steven's career and continues to boost his relevancy in music for now and for possibly decades to come!

Merry Christmas - Elton John/Ed Sheeran

Release date: 2021

US peak: 42

UK peak: 1

A second entry both by Elton and Ed, released through Asylum and Atlantic records. 'Merry Christmas' funnily enough got knocked off number one by a parody song of it called 'Sausage Rolls For Everyone' by Ladbaby after spending two weeks at number one.

For me it has a twinkle of hope in the song and really has that Christmas spirit which I love! It's a great accompany to have the two on a song and it showcases them well! As proved because it charts back top 10 every year.