![]() The Killers are rather prolific when it comes to Christmas song releases. So, sit down at the piano, grab a friend who you can sing alongside, and feel those Christmassy, sorry. This beautiful duet has a lovely lilting quality to it and some gorgeous vocal harmonies between Bareilles and Michaelson. But it's called " Winter Song" and Christmas happens in winter, so that's good enough for us. There is some debate as to whether "Winter Song" classifies as a Christmas song given that it doesn't explicitly mention Christmas in the lyrics. Winter Song – Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson "Mistletoe" is a simple R&B/reggae jam which is essentially Travie McCoy's "Billionaire" with sleigh bells and festive lyrics. The Canadian's debut album My World 2.0 was only 18 months old when he released Under the Mistletoe and it promptly became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Most pop stars wait until their career is winding down before they record a Christmas album, but not Justin Bieber. And the cover art alone will have you welling up.ĭownload "I Need You Christmas" Sheet Music ![]() Sentimental lyrics laid over a backing of soft, jazz-infused piano and warm strings give this song a timeless feel. Were it not for the now-matured but still recognizable voices of Joe and Nick Jonas, this brand new festive effort from the Jonas Brothers could have been released 30 years ago and we'd be none-the-wiser. ![]() And, like many of the band's best songs, it's a real treat for pianists to play from start to finish. The song has a bittersweet narrative and really tugs on the heartstrings as many of Coldplay's most popular ballads do. Released in 2010, Coldplay's "Christmas Lights" is a rare example of a Christmas song (or indeed pop song) which starts in 4/4 and ends in 3/4. And, maybe courtesy of a familiar-sounding intro section (thanks Mariah), it has the feel of a modern-day classic. A year later, she released the R&B-infused "Santa Tell Me." As one would expect from an Ariana Grande song, it's an infectious number with a chorus as good as any Christmas tune of this century. We take you through 12 of our favorite modern Christmas songs to play, strum and sing this Christmas.Īriana Grande has established herself as one of the biggest names in pop over the last few years, but she is also no stranger to a Christmas song as we know from her 2013 EP Christmas Kisses. But let's not forget, as much as we crave the sentimental sounds of "White Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," there are some stellar contemporary festive numbers that shouldn't be overlooked. We know Christmas is all about familiarity – spending time with your loved ones, opening presents, eating too much and playing (and listening to) the same classic holiday tunes that you've been playing since you were born.
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