Christmas songs, immortal and timeless, are a key element that contributes to creating that unique aura of warmth during this festive period and which, as we at Info Data have done in the past, this year too we want to propose them again according to our data recipes .
Every year, the arrival of December brings with it a playlist of songs that suddenly become indispensable, some of which stand the test of time, while others establish themselves as new classics.
These songs become the soundtrack of the holidays, accompanying the special moments spent with family, the sparkling decorations and the laughter with friends.
But what are the most listened to Christmas-themed songs recently? From this question we started with the numbers made available by Statista which identified the ten songs most included in Spotify playlists during the last year.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as we explore the notes that make anyone's heart vibrate, bringing with them the warmth and magic of Christmas through songs that have stood the test of time or that have laid the foundations for future “new classics”.
The Christmas tree that follows shows the ten most popular songs with position on the left and total playlists that have included them on the right.
To find out which songs they are, just interact with the “branches” and discover the title and artist.
As anticipated, we want to give you the opportunity to discover which song ranked in which position, so we will limit ourselves to mentioning them in no particular order, trying not to leave too many traces in the snow.
However, let's start by saying that there are two authors who have placed two songs each, while the other six artists can only boast one; therefore let's start with the Christmas “doubles”.
The couple who can boast an encore is made up of a great new star and a very young representative of pop and they respond to the name of Michael Bublè and V, pseudonym of Kim Tae-hyung and member of the Korean musical group BTS.
Arguably, beyond the perimeter of a single hit, no artist embodies the recent allure of Christmas like Michael Bublé, and two of the gems of his Christmas repertoire, “It’s beginning to look a lot Like Christmas” e “Holly Jolly Christmas“, have become cornerstones on holiday playlists around the world.
The magic begins as soon as the first notes of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” resound in the air. Bublé's warm voice and string-filled arrangement transport the listener to a world of snowy landscapes and twinkling lights.
The song, steeped in nostalgia and anticipation, perfectly captures the joyous spirit of the seasonmaking every listen an immersive experience. The way Bublé interprets the verses, almost as if he were telling a Christmas fairy tale, adds a personal and affectionate touch that stands the test of time.
“Holly Jolly Christmas” is another Christmas gem in the Canadian artist's arsenal, with its lively beat and infectious energy inviting everyone who listens to join in the celebration.
His interpretation of this song, originally brought to success by Burl Ives, is an irresistible blend of joy and festive spirit with which his cheerful voice fits perfectly with the light-hearted atmosphere, creating a listening experience that captures the essence of a carefree Christmas.
With twenty years of age difference, V instead proposes a necessarily more modern style with “Christmas Tree” e “Sweet Night” which have established themselves as references of the genre among the younger ones and which capture the essence of the festive period with a touch of unique sweetness and warmth, transporting the sound of this young artist into the Christmas panorama with a touch that oscillates between atmospheres and limit of the enchanted and the delicate, almost intimate melodies.
Continuing to scroll through the ten pearls of Spotifywe continue with the couples, going to bother two traditional big shots like Andy Williams and John Lennon.
The first, great protagonist of American pop music in the 60s and “rival” of other icons such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, gave us “It’s most beautiful time of the year“, while the second – who died prematurely following four gunshot wounds at the age of forty – in addition to his legendary career among the Beatles, was able to compose other timeless (themed) songs such as “Happy Christmas (War is over)”.
Clearly, the “Christmas couples” certainly don't end hereespecially if you consider that the next two hits bear the signature of two American singers and were released just one year apart.
In 2013 Kelly Clarkson has the section “Underneath the Tree” which gives a feeling of cheerfulness and joy also thanks to his powerful voice with which he tells us how important it is to spend time with the people you love, perhaps right under the decorations of the Christmas tree.
The following year however it was Ariana Grande's turn who with her “Santa tell me” has become a regular presence in the Christmas compilations of the last decade, thanks to a song that expresses the uncertainties and hopes related to love during this holiday period, asking Santa Claus to give her a sort of insurance that she will not suffer disappointments in love again .
And to conclude, two could not be missing – not to mention “I Due” – classics par excellence which, regardless of how many playlists include them, anyone will have already heard at least a dozen times on the radio, in advertisements, on the news or at friends' houses.
There's no point in beating around the bush because it's obvious that we're referring to “All I want for Christmas is you” by Mariah Carrey and “Last Christmas” by Wham!.
Whether you prefer the fairy-tale atmosphere of an enchanted toy shop that appears in the video clip of the singer who can boast over two hundred million albums sold or whether you are more inclined to recognize yourself in a past love that didn't go exactly as you would have imagined despite the environment snowy chalet, these two songs are perhaps the two most iconic pop pillars that we think of in this period, a bit like “An armchair for two” is the cinematic symbol of Christmas Eve (link to last article year.
Leaving you just enough time to find out which song is the most popular among the Spotify playlists, we'll get on with the work, already wishing you a “Merry Christmas” and if by chance you don't agree with this ranking, let us know in the comments !
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