The Best Classic Rock Christmas Songs
Here’s a list of 10 rock Christmas songs:
- “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- A powerful and poignant Christmas song with a message of peace, released in 1971.
- “Father Christmas” – The Kinks
- This 1977 song by The Kinks offers a different perspective on Christmas, addressing social and economic issues.
- “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – U2
- U2’s energetic and heartfelt rendition of the classic originally performed by Darlene Love.
- “Wonderful Christmastime” – Paul McCartney
- A solo effort by Paul McCartney released in 1979, featuring a catchy melody that has become a holiday favorite.
- “Run Rudolph Run” – Chuck Berry
- Chuck Berry’s rock and roll rendition of a Christmas song, released in 1958.
- “Christmas Wrapping” – The Waitresses
- A quirky and upbeat Christmas song released in 1981, telling the story of a festive romance.
- “Christmas All Over Again” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Tom Petty’s 1992 song captures the festive spirit with a rock and roll twist.
- “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” – Band Aid
- A 1984 charity single featuring various artists, including some from the rock genre, to raise funds for famine relief.
- “I Believe in Father Christmas” – Greg Lake
- A solo song by Greg Lake, released in 1975, with a progressive rock influence and reflective lyrics.
- “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” – Ramones
- This 1989 song by the Ramones infuses punk rock energy into the Christmas theme.