10 Best Christmas Song Covers
Christmas is definitely not lacking in holiday-themed music–from “Jingle Bells” to more modern classics like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” there are tons of classic Christmas songs.
This also means that there are lots and lots of classic Christmas song covers. Read on to see 10 of the best Christmas song covers.
1) ”Deck the Rooftop” by Glee Cast
This song is on Glee’s Christmas album called “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album” but isn’t featured in any of Glee’s episodes. It combines two of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time: “Deck the Halls” and “Up On the Rooftop.”
2) “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by Justin Bieber, originally sung by Eddie Cantor in 1934
Along with a couple of other covers of Christmas classics, this song appears on Justin Bieber’s 2011 Christmas album called “Under the Mistletoe.” While Bieber may not be the most popular guy around, his cover of the Christmas classic “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is just the type of catchy, pop-y tune you would expect from Bieber’s original music (you know, back in the long, flippy hair days).
3) “Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé, originally sung by Frank Loesser in 1944
This cover is found on Idina Menzel’s 2014 album “Holiday Wishes.” Menzel brings her amazing, Broadway voice to this Christmas classic, and paired with Michael Bublé’s crooning, jazzy vocals, this song is one of the best covers of this beloved Christmas song.
4) “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé, originally written by Perry Como in 1951
Michael Bublé has a lot of hits, and this happens to be one of his biggest. Found on his 2012 album simply titled “Christmas,” Bublé brings his classic, jazzy vocals to this classic Christmas song.
5) “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Pentatonix, originally sung by Andy Williams in 1963
The YouTube sensation Pentatonix recently released a Christmas album called “That’s Christmas To Me: Deluxe Edition” which features their cover of the Christmas song “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.” This completely a-cappella cover features Pentatonix’s signature impressive vocals and an upbeat tempo.
6) “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue, originally sung by Eartha Kitt in 1953
This song appears on Kylie Minogue’s 2010 album called “A Kylie Christmas” and her most recent album, “Kylie Christmas.” Minogue adds a little bit more sultriness and sexiness to the Christmas hit, “Santa Baby.”
7) “Last Christmas” by Ashley Tisdale, originally sung by Wham! in 1984
An oldie but a goodie, Ashley Tisdale’s 2006 single, “Last Christmas,” is from all the way back to Tisdale’s “High School Musical” days. Even though Ariana Grande and Carly Rae Jepson have their own, newer version of the Christmas classic, Tisdale’s dance-worthy version has been around for almost 10 years now and still remains the best “Last Christmas” cover.
8) “White Christmas” by Michael Bublé and Shania Twain, originally sung by Bing Crosby in 1942
Michael Bublé has some of the best Christmas song covers, and this one is no different. Just like in the above-mentioned “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” Bublé brings his jazzy vocals to this duet with Shania Twain.
9) “Wonderful Christmastime” featuring Paul McCartney by Straight No Chaser, originally sung by Paul McCartney in 1979
This cover is from Straight No Chaser’s 2013 album called “Under the Influence: Ultimate Edition.” Straight No Chaser is an a-capella group that was founded at Indiana University and has since become an international sensation. The group brings their classic vocals to the holiday hit, “Wonderful Christmastime.” This version even features Paul McCartney, who sang the original version of the song.
10) “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” by Frank Sinatra, originally sung by Dean Martin in 1945
Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers and he brings his world-renowned vocals to the Christmas hit, “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” Sinatra’s cover is found on his 1948 Christmas album called “Christmas Songs by Sinatra.”
Christmas music always finds a way to bring joy to people, and these 10 songs barely scratch the surface of the hundreds of different Christmas song covers. This number is bound to keep growing, so while this list is a good start, try going out and finding your own favorite versions of the world’s most beloved Christmas classics.