Whether it is toe tapping jingle bells, heartfelt blues, rollicking rock, or soft intimate classics, I love Christmas. Nothing makes the holidays more special then to celebrate the season listening to sweet Christmas music. Here are some of my Classic Rock Favorites.

A Classic Rock Christmas

This one is a great collection of Christmas favorites performed by some of the best Classic Rock Artists.

In true holiday spirit, the artists contributing to this album have donated time, efforts, monies and their hearts to 2 specific charities:
• The Port Authority World Trade Disaster Survivors Fund (in honor of the fallen heroes of 9/11)
• The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Education Fund.

Song List:
• STYX - "All I Want "
• Felix Cavaliere - "Christmas In Your Arms"
• REO Speedwagon - "I Believe in Santa Claus"
• Eddie Money & Ronnie Spector - "Everybody Loves Christmas"
• John Waite - "All I Want For Christmas"
• Greg Lake - "I Believe in Father Christmas"
• Survivor - "Christmas is Here"
• Father Guido Sarducci - "Santa's Lament"
(Featuring Joe Walsh and Joe Vitale)
• Keith Emerson - "Silent Night"
(Featuring The London Community Gospel Choir)
• Shaw/ Blades - "12 Days of Christmas"
• Mark Farner - "Mary (The Return From Calvary)"

Southern Rock Christmas

You are sure to make this CD one of your favorites. A blend of country, soul, gospel and good old classic rock flavors resonate through these traditional classics.

Song List:
• "Run Run Rudolph" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" - The Tractors
• "Rock and Roll Christmas" - George Thorogood & The Destroyers
• "Christmas Time in Dixie" - Charlie Daniels
• "Jingle Bell Rock" - 38 Special
• "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" - BR5-49
• "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – Alabama
• "Winter Wonderland" - The Fabulous Thunderbirds
• "Christmas Blues" - Canned Heat
• "All I Want for Christmas is You" – Foghat
• "Joy to the World" - Steve Morse
• "Silent Night" - Elvin Bishop

Joy - A Holiday Collection – Jewel

This is one of my most played CDs from my holiday collection. It is a jewel from the most talented Jewel. This is my 3rd holiday season with Jewel and I still enjoy her unique interpretations of these classics plus a couple of her own.

Song List:
• Joy to the World
• Holy Night
• Silent Night
• Winter Wonderland
• Little Town of Bethlehem
• Ave Maria
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
• Face of Love
• Medley: Go Tell It on the Mountain/Life Uncommon/From a Distance
• I Wonder as I Wander
• Gloria
• Hands [Version]

Christmas Celebration of Hope – BB King

I love the Blues and BB King is at the top of my Classics list. This is not your traditional classic Christmas album. BB lends a fresh interpretation to this Christmas CD in his own traditional blues style. If you like blues and love BB King, don't miss this one to brighten your holiday season.

Making this CD even more special, BB has donated the proceeds of this CD to the City of Hope, the world-renowned biomedical research and treatment center. When you purchase this CD you also help people suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes.

Song List:
• Please Come Home For Christmas
• Lonesome Christmas
• Back Door Santa
• Christmas In Heaven
• I'll Be Home For Christmas
• To Someone That I Love
• Christmas Celebration
• What A Wonderful World
• Christmas Love
• Blue Decorations
• Christmas Comes But Once A Year
• Brining In A Brand New Year
• Auld Lang Syne

Christmas is Almost Here

New last year, Carly Simon gathers her family and friends together to deliver a special Christmas treat. The song list is filled with traditional offerings but delivered in an intimate style that only this enduring Diva can. Coupled with the traditional songs, there are a few original tunes, an interpretation of John Lennon's Happy Christmas, and a heart warming rendition of Pretty Paper in duet with Willie Nelson. A very special CD from the incomparable Carly.

Song List:
• Christmas Is Almost Here
• Come All Ye Faithful
• The Land Of Christmas (Mary)
• Silent Night
• Twelve Gates To The City
• Ill Be Home For Christmas
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Heaven
• Pretty Paper
• Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
• Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

December – Kenny Loggins

No one can accuse Kenny Loggins of going along with the crowd. This CD is a complete departure from traditional Christmas hymns and seasonal music but it IS completely heartwarming, inspired and wonderful. Kenny lends a soft intimate collection with wonderful lyrics. You can't help but want to soften the lights and cuddle up with the one you love when you listen to this one. Simply a beautiful classic.

Song List:
• Song List:
• Walking in the Air
• Christmas Song
• Bells of Christmas
• Coventry Carol
• Christmas Time Is Here
• Angels in the Snow
• White Christmas
• Some Children See Him
• On Christmas Morning
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• December