41. "Feliz Navidad" - Jose Feliciano (1970)
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Puerto Rican guitarist and singer Jose Feliciano wrote and recorded this Christmas classic in 1970. It has since become a perennial favorite.
42. "Silver Bells" - Clay Aiken and Megan Mulally (2006)
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Bob Hope introduced this classic holiday song in the movie The Lemon Drop Kid in 1951. Clay Aiken joined Megan Mulally on her talk show for this performance.
43. "Santa Baby" - Kylie Minogue (2003)
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Written in 1953 by Joan Javits, niece of politician Jacob Javits, "Santa Baby" was a big hit for singer Eartha Kitt. Pop star Kylie Minogue shows off the sex appeal of the song in her version.
44. "Step Into Christmas" - Elton John (1973)
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Elton John recorded and released "Step Into Christmas" in 1973, a year in which he released 3 top 10 pop singles and 2 #1 albums. It has since become a holiday classic.
45. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" - Mariah Carey (1994)
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"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" was written by Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley. The first publication date for the carol was 1739. Mariah Carey recorded the traditional song for her hit 1994 holiday album Merry Christmas.
46. "This Christmas" - Chris Brown (2007)
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"This Christmas" was most often identified with R&B legend Donny Hathaway until Chris Brown recorded it as the title song for the movie This Christmas.
47. "Merry Christmas Darling" - The Carpenters (1978)
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"Merry Christmas Darling" was written for the Carpenters and is usually considered to be their signature holiday tune. Karen Carpenter's voice fits the melancholy nature of the lyrics perfectly.
48. "Please Come Home for Christmas" - Aaron Neville (1993)
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"Please Come Home for Christmas" first achieved fame in a recording by blues performer Charles Brown in 1960. New Orleans R&B legend Aaron Neville recorded his version of the song in 1993.
49. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - John Mellencamp (1987)
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The first recording of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" in 1952 by Jimmy Boyd was attacked by the Catholic Church in Boston because it allegedly mixed sex with Christmas. John Mellencamp's version was recorded for the first A Very Special Christmas collection, a benefit for Special Olympics.
50. "Merry Christmas, Baby" - Christina Aguilera (2000)
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"Merry Christmas, Baby" was written by the Beach Boys' leader Brian Wilson and recorded by the group in 1964. Christina Aguilera turned in a soulful version for David Letterman with Dr. John on the piano.
