Ep. 219 - Christmas 2023's Songs
Merry Christmas! In the epic music year of 2023, the holiday season has been just eventful musically. I discuss 6 holiday songs trending internationally and achieving historic charting.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Christmas 2023 Songs playlist
"Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee (1958)
Grand Ole Opry Christmas performance, Hot 100 #1 announcement
Home Alone scene (1990)
"DJ Play a Christmas Song" - Cher (2023)
The Kelly Clarkson Show interview, Wall of Fame
"Wrap Me Up" - Jimmy Fallon & Meghan Trainor (2023)
Empire State Building light show, iHeartRadio's Z100 @ Empire State Buidling
The Kelly Clarkson Show interview
"Fairytale of Philadelphia" - Jason & Travis Kelce (2023)
A Philly Special Christmas - YouTube Channel
"Fairytale of New York" - The Pogues (1987)
Shane MacGowan's funeral performance
"Fancy Like Christmas" - Walker Hayes (2023)
TikTok account
"Last Christmas" - Wham! (1984, 1986)Andrew Ridgeley @ BBC Radio's Christmas Number 1 Announcement
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