1990s Western Christmas songs: from blockbuster hits to hidden gems
Just seeing the way the cityscape changes every December and the sparkling decorations lining the shops somehow puts you in a buoyant mood, doesn’t it?
And what you can’t skip during this season, of course, is Christmas songs!
For those looking for Christmas music as BGM for a holiday party or for the car, this article introduces Western Christmas songs from the 1990s—a decade that produced many hit tracks.
Rather than covers of so-called standards, we’ve mainly gathered original Christmas songs, so it’s a must-see for anyone who wants to create a Christmas atmosphere that’s a little different from the usual!
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’90s Western Christmas songs: From smash hits to hidden gems (11–20)
8 Days of ChristmasDestiny’s Child
“8 Days of Christmas” is a song released on October 30, 2001 by Destiny’s Child, the R&B vocal group that Beyoncé was a member of.
It’s included on their first and only Christmas album of the same name.
This adult Christmas song tells of receiving gifts from a generous lover—presents any woman would envy.
It’s recommended for those who want to spend a glamorous Christmas with their significant other.
Every Year, Every ChristmasLuther Vandross
As the Christmas season approaches, the atmosphere of the city changes and it makes your heart leap, doesn’t it? A perfect song for this time of year is the one Luther Vandross released in 1995.
Featured on his Christmas album “This Is Christmas,” it captivates with its wistful melody and Vandross’s rich vocals.
The lyrics, which portray feelings of loneliness and heartbreak during the holidays, are deeply moving.
It gained popularity on urban radio stations and, according to an ASCAP report in 2010, became one of the most-played songs of the Christmas season.
It earned strong support from fans of Black music.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to feel not only the joy of Christmas but also its bittersweet side.
Sleigh RideTLC
TLC’s “Sleigh Ride” is a track based on the famous American Christmas song “Sleigh Ride.” TLC—T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli—are a three-member hip-hop group who, alongside groups like Destiny’s Child, were hugely popular in the ’90s.
Their cover of “Sleigh Ride” preserves the catchy charm of the original while highlighting their cool musical style.
I Won’t Be Home for Christmasblink-182
Depicting Christmas from a unique perspective, “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas” is a song created by the rock band Blink-182 in 1997.
Set to a fast-paced sound, it tells the story of a man’s Christmas.
However, it isn’t a peaceful tale—the amusing twist is that the man is locked up in jail for a certain reason.
The more you listen, the more the man’s character comes into focus, and you may even grow fond of him.
Christmas All Over AgainTom Petty And The Heartbreakers
With the peal of bells ringing out, the upbeat rock ’n’ roll number “Christmas All Over Again.” It’s a track released by singer-songwriter Tom Petty—inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002—with his band, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
The band’s sound, which can make you happy just by listening, brightens the Christmas mood.
The lyrics sing about scenes you see at Christmastime and a few of Tom Petty’s candid thoughts, which might make you feel a sense of familiarity.