The 100 best Christmas songs of all time From Mariah to Bublé, here's our pick for the very best tunes for the festive season 100 best Christmas songs of all time for your festive music playlist for adults and kids Nay-sayers and Scrooges will say that Christmas music is the scourge of the high street and advertising from November onwards, but few can truly resist the cockle-warming powers of Wham!'s Last Christmas or Fairytale of New York. Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You may have dominated festive sonic fare and the charts since its release in 1994, but her Christmas love song is one of a long line of festive musical offerings. Whether you prefer classic to country, pop to soul or simply want a song to get you feeling festive, The Telegraph have compiled the 100 best songs throughout the decades.