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

Christmas and GlasgowDeacon Blue

Christmas and Glasgow ~ Deacon Blue

This is a wistful pop-rock song woven from a heart-touching melody and poetic lyrics, set against the backdrop of wintertime Glasgow.

It was first included on Deacon Blue’s 1991 tribute album “The Tree and the Bird and the Fish and the Bell,” and later featured on their 1999 album “Walking Back Home.” Ricky Ross’s warm vocals delicately convey memories and emotions from quiet Christmas nights in the city.

The inclusion of traditional Scottish flute adds a strong sense of local color.

It’s a track for winter nights that comforts those who carry nostalgia for the past and the ache of lost love.

Life In A Northern TownDream Academy

Dream Academy – “Life In A Northern Town” (Official Music Video)

A heartwarming, folk-tinged song depicting life in a small northern town.

Weaving in scenes like a Salvation Army band, kids selling lemonade, and historical events such as the Kennedy assassination and the rise of the Beatles, it evokes a nostalgic atmosphere.

Included on The Dream Academy’s 1985 debut album, it became a major hit, reaching No.

15 in the UK and No.

7 in the US.

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour took part in the production, contributing to its distinctive sound.

It’s a perfect track for when you want to bask in nostalgia or unwind at a relaxed pace.

She Won’t Be HomeErasure

ERASURE – She Won’t Be Home – 1988

This is a Christmas song by Erasure, a British electropop band with a strong following in Europe and North America.

It appears on the 1988 EP “Crackers International” and the 2013 holiday album “Snow Globe.” The shimmering, quintessentially ’80s soundscape is beautiful.

Alongside the glittering scenes of a city Christmas, the bittersweet feeling of spending it alone quietly resonates.

Its pristine sound makes you want to listen to it in a snowy landscape.

On Christmas Day, when you long to be with someone you care about, this song will be there to keep you company.

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Winter WonderlandEurythmics

Eurythmics – Winter Wonderland (Music Video)

This number, to which Eurythmics have added their own interpretation of a classic that celebrates winter’s magical scenery, is a track that evokes the distinctive musical style of the ’80s.

Annie Lennox’s powerful yet warm vocals beautifully capture the fun and romance of the winter season.

Released in 1987 on the album “A Very Special Christmas,” the song employs synthesizers and electronic beats, giving a modern twist to a classic tune.

The lyrics, which depict building snowmen and sharing dreams by the fire, convey the warmth and intimacy of winter and warm the listener’s heart.

It’s a lovely song to color the time spent with loved ones during the Christmas season.

The Holly and The IvyGeorge Winston

The Holly and The Ivy ~ George Winston

“The Holly and The Ivy,” a masterpiece by George Winston, one of the most famous pianists in the United States.

It’s a piece that emphasizes the New Age (healing) style he excels at.

In the latter part, sounds influenced by R&B and jazz make an appearance.

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