Modern Christmas Songs...?

Hope this helps a little

"Christmas All Over Again" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

"Jingle Bell Rock" by Randy Travis: The best part is how Randy does an "encore" at the end of the song. The Country-Western Twist is great too.

"The Christmas Song" by Luther Vandross: Vandross delivers a terrific smooth jazz version. Gerald Albright plays Sax on this track.

"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Frank Sinatra and Cyndi Lauper: This is a terrific version of the classic. Frank is classic Frank and Cyndi Lauper is sensational in this Orchestra twist to an old favorite.

"The Birth of Christ" by Boyz II Men: Boyz II Men dedicated this song to their late manager.

"Please Come Home For Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi: This time Jon contributes a song as a solo artist. This was written by Charles Brown. I'd categorize this as a "Modern Remake". Jon does a great job on the vocals of this song.

"What Christmas Means To Me" by Paul Young: This is another "Modern Remake" of a Motown song (Stevie Wonder did this). Don Was is the producer and gives the song a "feel good tempo" and will have you toe-tapping and hand clapping.

"O Christmas Tree" by Aretha Franklin: Not my favorite Christmas song, but Aretha seems to be the perfect diva to deliver this classic tune. Toto's Steve Porcaro plays Synthesizers.

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love: Jon Bon Jovi plays acoustic guitar.

"White Christmas" by Michael Bolton: It's no Bing Crosby version, but it's not bad.

"Christmas Is" by Run D.M.C: Run D.M.C an enjoyable original tune.

"Christmas Time Again" by Extreme: Gary Cherone's vocals are perfect and there is a terrific mix or organ and harmonies on this. I'm shocked this hasn't become a modern day classic.

"Merry Christmas Baby" by Bonnie Raitt and Charles Brown: Terrific blues duet. Charles Brown steals the show with his unique vocals on this tune.

"O Holy Night" by Tevin Campbell: Tevin Campbell was a rising vocalist around this time. He delivers an incredible vocal performance to this classic tune.

"Sleigh Ride" by Debbie Gibson: I'm far from being a Gibson fan, but Debbie hits a home run with this performance. Darlene Love is on hand again for some great background vocals.

"What Child Is This" by Vanessa Williams: Another riveting vocal performance of a Christmas Classic.

"Blue Christmas" by Ann and Nancy Wilson: This isn't one of my favorite songs, but it does seem well suited for the Wilson Sisters to do vocals.

"Silent Night" by Wilson Phillips: Wilson Phillips does a terrific job on harmonies that put a nice modern spin on a traditional song.

"I Believe in You": This is a "Modern Remake" of a 1979 Bob Dylan song. I don't think this was intended as a Christmas song, but it does fit in with the season. Sinead O'Connor with this one - she does a good job. Charlton Pettus of Tears For Fears plays acoustic guitar

This Christmas by Chris Brown