If ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas Movie, These 5 Tracks are Christmas Songs
The debate around whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie has been around for years, but it really gained traction in 2018. With that in mind, it’s about time we focus a similar energy on Christmas music.
At this point in the holiday season, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a lot of the same Christmas songs over and over again. Nothing against some of the classics, but variety never hurt anyone, especially with five days left until Christmas. In the spirit of Die Hard now being widely considered a Christmas movie, consider these five classic rock songs as Christmas songs. Enjoy!
“Jesus Is Just Alright”
I don’t care if it’s The Byrds cover, I don’t care if it’s The Doobie Brothers cover, “Jesus Is Just Alright” is totally a Christmas song! Its positive message is PERFECT for the holidays!
“Psalm” – Roxy Music
Appropriate considering the band’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, think of “Psalm” as the cool, artsy cousin to “Jesus Is The Reason For The Season.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aloaJv3n8cI
“Jesus” – The Velvet Underground
(See explanation for “Psalm.”)
“Mistress For Christmas” – AC/DC
Okay…this one might already fall under the classification of a Christmas song, but it doesn’t get nearly enough airplay or attention. At this point, “Mistress For Christmas” should be a holiday standard that everyone knows and loves, but sure, let’s just sing “Jingle Bells” again for the millionth time!
“Jesus Just Left Chicago” – ZZ Top
In this stellar ZZ Top track, Jesus is traveling from city to city spreading the magic of the blues, or at least we assume. Hmmm…traveling from city to city and spreading magic? If that’s not the perfect premise for a Christmas song, I don’t know what is!
Erica Banas is rock/classic rock news blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
