Christmas Music!

Okay, I must confess this year, for the first time ever, I decided to go Black Friday shopping.  There wasn't anything I was really looking for, rather I went with some family members to experience it.  It's a little scary.  Late last night (on Thanksgiving) I went to Ala Moana and Walmart, luckily I arrived early enough to beat any long lines, but as soon as the sales started people went crazy.  Unfortunately, being so caught up and surrounded by people, I couldn't capture any photos.  While waiting for the sales to start, I found a great station on iHeartRadio: 93.9 Lite (it's a Chicago radio station).  The whole time, including today, all they played was Christmas music.  So anyone looking for a music fix should definitely check this station out.  Below, I listed some of my favorite Christmas tunes (some I really like, while others are listed mainly because it's stuck in my head).

1. Happy Christmas (War is Over) by: John Lennon & Yoko Ono
I remember this song from when I was a little kid.  Who doesn't like John Lennon?  It's a really great song and a very moving message.

2. Last Christmas by Wham! (Cover by the cast of Glee)
Another song that gave me a bit of nostalgia.  The original song is very catchy and fun.  I particularly love the Glee cast version.  It stays true to the original, but gives it a slightly more modern sound.  I especially love the male-female duet dynamic.  The hit TV show took an old hit and made it even better.

3. River by Joni Mitchell (Cover by Lea Michelle [Glee star])
And....the show does it again!  Truly a classic.  Clearly, I'm a fan of Michelle's vocal abilities.  The song was already quite good, but I feel that her voice makes it better.  I guess it's personal preference...

4. All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
Besides having the longest title on the list, Mariah's Christmas tune definitely gives me a flashback.  I remember my mom listening to this when I was really little.  Catchy, Christmas-y, and Carey.  What more do I need to say?

5. Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
Before you start, listen to the song.  I know it's Justin Bieber, but I like the whole reggae/pop vibe with the song.  I'm no JB fan, but this one song (as well as a few from his new album) are decent.  There are some decent covers of this song on YouTube, but in this case, the original is best!  I heard this song quite a bit in the past 24 hours, in case you were wondering.  [Un]fortunately it's stuck in my head.