Though of course at this time of year we can't help but be bombarded with Christmas music everywhere we go. It's in the shops, the malls, the halls... pretty much everywhere really.
And though I enjoy listening to Christmas carols, after hearing Silent Night and the like for about the 100th time I start to feel the need for something a little less carolly and yet still with a Christmas feel. So here's my picks for Christmas music that is not your usual fare.
Last Christmas by Wham
This is my go to Christmas song. Romantic, sentimental and utterly 80's.
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt
I have a thing for crooners and croonette's and this Eartha Kitt version of a Christmas classic is one of my favourite's.
Merry Christmas Baby by Bruce Springsteen
Nothing says Christmas like The Boss. And I just love the words to this. It's a sexy Christmas song. If you can have such a thing.
Christmas Wish by She & Him
I *adore* Zooey Deschanel. She's quirky and weird and amazingly talented, not only as an actress but as one half of the duo She & Him. This from their Christmas album is typically folksy and just wonderful.
Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses
This Christmas song by late 70's/early 80's indie New Wave band The Waitresses is just different enough to be awesome.
Something for You by Best Coast
Described as a being a mix of Beach Boys met Fleetwood Mac this song by Best Coast is a feel good boppy Christmas song.
All I Want For Christmas by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Another Indie song, another something different and it's just perfect because of that.
