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

Merry Christmas EverybodySlade

Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody (Official Top Of The Pops Video)

Slade is a rock band from Wolverhampton that began performing during the early-1970s glam rock era.

They were called one of the most successful British groups of the 1970s.

Their 1985 release, “Merry Xmas Everybody,” was a major hit at the time and is recorded as having sold over one million copies.

Merry ChristmasThe Ramones

Ramones – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) (Official Music Video)

The Ramones are a punk rock band formed in 1974.

As one of the most popular acts in punk rock and a quintessential New York punk band, they helped spark the later punk boom.

In recognition of their achievements, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, and ranked 26th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists.

Their song “Merry Christmas,” released in 1989, is a Christmas track that features a distinctive sound blending elements of the ’80s and ’90s.

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It’s Christmas All Over The WorldSheena Easton

Sheena Easton : It’s Christmas All Over The World

“It’s Christmas All Over The World,” used as the theme song for the 1985 film Santa Claus.

The movie wasn’t a hit, so the song never became very famous, but it’s still remembered today as a hidden gem.

It might be impolite to call it her peak, but this track comes from the period when Sheena Easton’s vocal performance was at its highest, so be sure to check it out.

Incidentally, the original version is sung by New Edition.

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Funky Funky ChristmasNew Kids On Tha Block

New Kids On Tha Block..Funky Funky Christmas

New Kids on the Block, the boy band that scored a worldwide smash with “Step By Step.” Their catchy pop sound won them widespread popularity, and they kept delivering hits throughout the ten years from 1984 to 1994.

It’d be great to see them reunite again.

Their “Funky Funky Christmas” is one of their signature holiday songs, packed with that classic ’80s sound and crafted with a distinctly American vibe.

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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)U2

U2 – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (Official Music Video)

U2 is a rock band from Ireland.

They are one of the most famous rock bands in the world and hold the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a group.

Their music is characterized by a strong focus on social issues, with a clear message running through their work.

Because of this emphasis on messaging, each concert is built around a different theme, and the live performance unfolds according to that theme.

Both their songs and live shows are highly acclaimed.

Their Christmas song, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” is a cover of Darlene Love’s classic.

Since the original has a soulful melody, be sure to compare it with U2’s arrangement.

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