Christmas - Top 100

Written by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson in 1948, "Blue Christmas" was a Country music staple for years before being recorded by Elvis Presley.





The song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money and awareness for Ethiopian famine relief. The cause and the superstar ensemble they called Band Aid (featuring artists like Phil Collins, U2, Sting and Paul McCartney) helped the song become an instant hit.

Hit Version: Band Aid





The touching song "Grown-Up Christmas List" was first recorded by David Foster and Natalie Cole in 1990. Made a hit in 1992 by Amy Grant. Sometimes called "My Grown-Up Christmas List." Words by Linda Thompson-Jenner, music by David Foster.

Hit Version: Amy Grant (1992






The Christmas novelty hit "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" became a nationwide smash in 1984, five years after its original release. Written by Randy Brooks in 1977, performed by the husband and wife duo of Elmo and Patsy Shropshire.

Hit Version: Elmo & Patsy