Top 10 Best 80s Christmas Songs

Disco music immediately comes to mind whenever we think about the 80s but there were a lot of other genres that saw a lot of popularity during that decade. New Wave, Glam Metal and Alternative Rock were all the rage during those days along with the constantly popular holiday-themed music. With that in mind, today we’re taking a trip down memory lane to check out some of the best 80s Christmas songs that stood the test of time and are still enjoyable to this very day.

Part 1: Top 10 Best 80s Christmas Songs

Alabama – Christmas in Dixie

A very mellow country tune that describes the holiday atmosphere in various places across the US. Christmas in Dixie was originally released as a standalone single before later being included on the band’s holiday-themed album known simply as Alabama Christmas.

U2 – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)

By far one of the most memorable 80s Christmas songs, this little gem courtesy of U2 holds extremely well to this day. The song is quite emotional and will no doubt tug at the heartstrings of people who can’t be with their loved ones during Christmas, which can sometimes happen to anyone, unfortunately.

Bryan Adams – Run Run Rudolph

Nothing says 80s Christmas songs like the legendary Bryan Adams paying tribute to the equally legendary Chuck Berry with an energetic version of Run Run Rudolph.

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Jingle Bell Rock

A very recognizable song that comes accompanied by a silly and hilarious music video. The song only clocks in at a little over two minutes so it’s pretty short but don’t be surprised if you find yourself hitting the repeat button over and over again because Jingle Bell Rock is catchy as hell.

Wham! – Last Christmas

No list of 80s Christmas song would be complete without this timeless tune. Out of all the holiday-themed songs released during that decade, Wham’s Last Christmas is one of the few that still enjoys massive popularity even in modern times.

Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas?

If you’re looking for a song that features many of the most iconic superstars of the 80s look no further than Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas. The song includes great performances by the likes of Sting, George Michael, and Bono, among many other artists who were popular at the time.

The Pretenders – 2000 Miles

A highly underrated 80s Christmas song that didn’t get as much love as it deserved back in the day. Luckily, many young listeners are rediscovering this oldie but goodie and starting to appreciate how good the song really is. Better late than never.

Elmo & Patsy – Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Every decade had its fair share of artists that enjoyed a bit of dark humor and the 80s were no exception. A great piece of Christmas-themed musical comedy that still makes us chuckle every single year.

Eurythmics – Winter Wonderland

The original Winter Wonderland dates way back to 1934 but the song saw a massive surge of popularity during the 80s thanks to this version performed by the British duo Eurythmics.

Leon Redbone and Dr. John – Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman is another classic revived during the 80s, this time thanks to the efforts of Leon Redbone and Dr. John.

Part 2: How to Download These 80s Christmas Songs from YouTube

As with all types of music, the easiest way to find the best 80s Christmas songs is to search for them on YouTube. The platform is a great place to stream all your favorite music but it’s not always the best when it comes to listening to it for extended periods of time. That is why we recommending downloading all the best songs with DVDFab YouTube to MP3 and then listening to them offline. The tool allows users to easily download any song or playlist and convert it to MP3, a format supported by pretty much any multimedia player or device.

1. Launch DVDFab 11 and navigate to the Utilities section to find the tool labeled YouTube to MP3. Open the tool and then go to YouTube.

2. Once you’re there, search for some of your favorite 80s Christmas songs or playlists that you would like to download. Copy the URL of a song and then return to the tool.

3. Paste in the URL and you’ll notice that the download process will begin automatically after a couple of seconds.

4. Wait until the download is complete and then go to the Finished tab and click the little folder icon to access the song.

Conclusion

Listening to 80s Christmas songs can be a fascinating trip back in time, not just during the holidays but all year round. For the best listening experience, we recommend using DVDFab YouTube to MP3 to download your favorite songs and then play them on the device of your choice without having to worry about video freezes, annoying ads or a slow internet connection, all of which can prevent you from truly enjoying the songs.

You can also check these public domain christmas songs if you have an interest in playing your own music on Christmas day.