91. "Mistletoe and Wine" - Cliff Richard (1988)
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Originally written for a TV adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl in 1986, this song was noticed by the UK's legendary pop star Cliff Richard. He successfully asked the writers to alter the lyrics, and Richard's version became his 12th #1 UK hit in late 1988.
92. "I Saw Three Ships" - Jon Anderson (1985)
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The earliest printed version of this English carol dates back to the 1600's. Jon Anderson of the progressive rock band Yes put together his own version in 1985.
93. "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" - Harry Belafonte (1958)
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The words of this Christmas carol are based on the 1864 poem "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Johnny Marks added the music in the 1950's, and Harry Belafonte recorded his classic version in 1958.
94. "Driving Home for Christmas" - Chris Rea (1988)
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Although he's considered a bit of a one-hit wonder in the US for his 1978 smash "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", Chris Rea has had a long, distinguished pop career in the UK. This is his most memorable Christmas tune.
95. "All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)" - Spike Jones (1948)
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This simple recording remains possibly the most effective Christmas song parody 60 years after it was originally recorded.
96. "Funky, Funky Xmas" - New Kids on the Block (1989)
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The New Kids on the Block were at the peak of their popularity when they put out a Christmas album titled Merry, Merry Christmas. It was certified double platinum and included this charming sign of the times.
97. "Another Rock n Roll Christmas" - Gary Glitter (1984)
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Glam rock pioneer Gary Glitter had found his popularity at home in the UK well on the fade before the release of this big Christmas hit. It went on to become one of the 30 biggest selling UK Christmas hits of all time.
98. "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" - Suzanna Choffel (2008)
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Carla Thomas is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. Her debut hit "Gee Whiz" was her only pop top 10 and arguably Thomas' signature song. She was able to spin her biggest hit into a soulful Christmas classic. Here Texas artist Suzanna Choffel turns in an inspired cover.
99. "The Christmas Waltz" - The Carpenters (1978)
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Written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, "Christmas Waltz" was recorded by Frank Sinatra in the 1960's and then possibly its most popular version by the Carpenters in 1978.
100. "Deck the Halls" - Rza (2006)
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"Deck the Halls" is a traditional Yuletide carol that was originally sung in Welsh. The earliest records of the song being written down date to the 1700's, but the song is probably older than that. In late 2006, rapper Rza of the Wu Tang Clan showed up on the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson to perform his own version of the classic.
