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Christmas songs from 80s Western music: from hit tracks to hidden gems

The music scene of the ’80s has a kind of sparkling image, whether we’re talking about Western music or Japanese music.

Given that era, it’s only natural that countless classic Christmas songs were born around the most glamorous and romantic event of the year.

While Japan and the West view Christmas somewhat differently, this article showcases many Western Christmas songs that were hits in the 1980s.

From those perennial standards you hear in Japan every holiday season to lesser-known hidden gems and covers of standards, we’ve gathered a wide range—from sweet tunes to slightly bittersweet numbers—to bring you a comprehensive lineup!

80s Western Christmas songs: from hit tracks to hidden gems (51–60)

Christmas Time is HereSURFACE

You’ll fall in love the moment you hear it.

It’s a Christmas song by Surface, included in their best-of album.

The rich atmosphere and relaxed melody are soothing, making it a truly lovely track to listen to.

It’s catchy enough to hum along to, so it’s a fun piece as well.

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Christmas WrappingThe Waitresses

Christmas Wrapping is a song by the American new wave band the Waitresses, contributed to the 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record.

The lyrics, delivered at a very rapid pace from the perspective of a woman who’s too busy to make any plans for Christmas, are said to play on the double meaning of “wrapping” and “rapping.” The sound is a very poppy, upbeat tune, and with the ending where she happens to run into the guy she’s been interested in, it all adds up to a very happy Christmas song.

Hamada Takuya
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Christmas At Ground Zero“Weird Al” Yankovic

“Weird Al” Yankovic – Christmas At Ground Zero (Official Video)
Christmas At Ground Zero“Weird Al” Yankovic

This is a Christmas song in the style of a Christmas carol by parody master “Weird Al” Yankovic, with pitch-black humor.

Even if you don’t understand English, watching the music video makes it easy to imagine it’s about something pretty awful.

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An Old Fashioned ChristmasCarpenters

The Carpenters are a duo that’s also very popular in Japan.

They were active from the 1970s until vocalist Karen Anne Carpenter’s death in 1983.

Because rock music was booming in the 1970s when they were active, their pop music didn’t attract much popularity at first.

However, by consistently staying true to their musical style, they gradually gained fans and are still loved by many people today.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas is a signature track from their second Christmas album, released after Karen’s passing.

Ryo
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The 12 Pains of ChristmasBob Rivers

Bob Rivers – The 12 Pains of Christmas
The 12 Pains of ChristmasBob Rivers

This is a track from a Christmas album released by Bob Rivers, a popular American radio DJ and comedian.

Although his own vocal parts are quite limited, the arrangement exudes Bob Rivers’s personality and makes listeners feel cheerful.

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