Chuck Berry – “Run Rudolph Run“ Recorded in 1958 Chuck Berry released this iconic song. Though it has been covered by numerous performers this is the definitive version.  Beach Boys – “Little Saint Nick” The track‚ based on “Little Deuce Coupe” with different lyrics‚ actually had a longer life span than the original. John Lennon &; Yoko Ono – “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” In 1971‚ John and Yoko recorded “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” with the Harlem Community Choir‚ which was both a holiday and protest song against the Vietnam War. Elton John – “Step Into Christmas” Written by Elton and Bernie Taupin‚ it was released as a stand-alone single in November‚ ’73. Ramones – “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” It was the Ramones last song on their ‘89 album‚ “Brain Drain.” It was covered by Cheap Trick in 2017. The Darkness – “Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)” Released in ’03‚ the song was eventually included in the “Christmas Edition” of the band’s debut album‚ “Permission To Land.” The Eagles – “Please Come Home For Christmas“ Charlie Brown wrote and released the song in ’60. The Eagles covered the tune 18 years later (with “Funky New Year” on the B-side). Tom Petty &; The Heartbreakers – “Christmas All Over Again” The band penned this song for “A Very Special Christmas” TV special in ‘00. U2  – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Originally released in ’63 by Darlene Love‚ who called it “the greatest Christmas song of all time‚ U2’s version was recorded during a sound check in Glasgow‚ during the band’s ‘87 “Joshua Tree” Tour.  Bruce Springsteen – “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” Recorded during a Long Island gig in December 1975‚ it was released as the B-Side to “My Hometown” in ‘85 and it soon became a holiday classic. Band Aid – “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” The one-time-only supergroup to aid famine relief in Ethiopia was comprised of U2’s Bono (pictured)‚ Phil Collins‚ Boy George and Sting‚ among others. The song became a massive hit leading to Live Aid the following year (‘85). Mariah Carey – “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Written by Carey‚ the track has become one of her signature numbers and has strongly tied her to the holiday season.  New Holiday Tunes: Bon Jovi – “Christmas Isn’t Christmas“  “(It) is a song that I wrote about family‚” explained frontman Jon Bon Jovi. “The sentiment that Christmas really isn’t Christmas without YOU which can bring up a lot of memories for people.” Buckcherry – “Tell ‘Em It’s Christmas.”  “Like everything Buckcherry‚ we hope it puts a smile on your face. Merry Christmas‚” wrote the band in a statement. HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! The post Holiday Hit List – Best Songs To Rock The Season appeared first on RockinTown.