The Band, “Christmas Must Be Tonight”

These guys are like detectives. They list all the Christmas-y stuff going on and then conclude that, yes, Christmas must be tonight.

Ramones, “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)”

This is the Ramones’ way of saying “Peace on Earth, goodwill to men.” Years later, Joey Ramone recorded a version of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y5GtaTrPHM

Darlene Love, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”

Obviously, Joey Ramone wasn’t the first to record this oft-covered song. That distinction belongs to Darlene Love, who recorded this track in 1963. It was written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector, who is now known for his murdering and outrageous hairstyles.

Showcase Showdown, “Merry Christmas, I Fucked Your Snowman”

Truly a Christmas classic worth sharing with the whole family. It is the B-side to “Ho Ho Ho Chi Minh!”

Emmylou Harris, “Christmas Time’s a-Comin'”

The first track from Emmylou’s 1979 holiday album, Light of the Stable.

They Might Be Giants, “Santa’s Beard”

You may have seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus, but this guy has much bigger issues with the fat man.

Joni Mitchell, “The River”

A cheerful little tune from a woman renowned for writing upbeat songs that reflect her unabashed joie de vivre!

Fear, “Fuck Christmas”

For when you’ve just had enough.

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