5. There’s Always Tomorrow from Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1965). One of many great songs in this Rankin/Bass classic.
4. Nothing like a little Jose Feliciano to break up a mopey Christmas song playlist.
3. David Letterman’s favorite Christmas song. Hard to argue with Dave.
2. The epic musical battle between two brothers (Heat Miser and Snow Miser) is the main reason kids love the Rankin/Bass classic The Year Without A Santa Claus from 1974.
1. Burl Ives narrated Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer as Sam Snowman. Ives’ musical talents are on display throughout the show, but this number has become a true Christmas classic.