Besides food and presents, Christmas music might be one of the most important parts of the holidays.
From Bing Crosby to Brenda Lee, dozens of music artists have produced timeless classics that never lose their seasonal appeal.
That said, one can only tolerate "White Christmas" so many times before suffering a holiday breakdown. To keep that from happening, here's a list of more obscure Christmas tunes that are sure to brighten your spirits.
On Wednesday's Up to Date, KDHX DJs John Wendland and Roy Kasten in St. Louis talk to host Steve Kraske about favorite obscure Christmas music. Here are their picks:
- Jimmy Charles — "Christmasville USA" (1960)
- Mike Ireland & Holler — "Merry Christmas From a Bar" (1997)
- Valerie Masters — "Christmas Calling" (1964)
- Calexico — "Gift X-Change" (2000)
- Mindy Smith — "Santa Will Find You" (2007)
- Rotary Connection — "Christmas Love" (1968)
- Marvin Gaye — "Purple Snowflakes" (1964)
- R.B. Morris — "A Winter's Tale" (1999)
- Alan Jackson & Alison Krauss — "The Angels Cried" (1993)
- James Brown — "Sweet Little Baby Boy" (1966)
- Solomon Burke — "Presents For Christmas" (1966)
- Huey Piano Smith and the Clowns — "All I Want For Christmas (Is a Little Bit of Music)" (1962)
