5 Christmas Songs That Indonesian Singers Often Bring

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JAKARTA - Ahead of Christmas, which falls on December 25, Christmas songs again occupy the top position on the charts.

Meanwhile, Christmas songs are very diverse, both songs performed in worship, Christmas greeting songs, and popular songs with the theme or the background of Christmas celebrations.

Several Indonesian singers also often sing Christmas songs when entering December. Some even record and release it in the form of albums or singles.

Here are 5 Christmas songs that Indonesian singers often perform:

1. All I Want For Christmas Is You

All I Want For Christmas Is You comes from Mariah Carey's album titled Merry Christmas (1994). This song occupies the top position of the charts in many countries as it enters December.

Meanwhile, this song tells the story of someone who only wants their loved ones to be together to celebrate Christmas.

In Indonesia, All I Want For Christmas Is You was re-sung by Anneth Delliecia in 2019. In fact, the video clip was uploaded to YouTube.

In addition, Lyodra also performed this song while appearing on a television station.

This song also concludes the 2016 RCTI Christmas Special Concert, and is sung Once Mekel, GAC, Mario G Klau, The Overtunes, Nowela, Regina Ivanova and Saykoji.

2. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas is one of the most famous Christmas greeting songs. This song was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane in 1943.

Meanwhile, the song that was once popularized by Frank totaled Christmas greetings and hopes for a better life in the coming year.

In Indonesia, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas is sung a lot. Recently, David Bayu sang it accompanied by Vega Antares and Erikson Jayanto.

This song was also rearranged by Sidney Mohede who invited Dewa Budjana to fill in the guitar.

Meanwhile, several other singers also sang it in Christmas celebration concerts, including Ardhito Pramono, Ziva Magnolya, and Eva Celia.

3. Grow Up Christmas List

The song titled Grow Up Christmas List was first performed in 1989 by David Foster and Natalie Cole on a Canadian television program titled A David Foster Christmas Card.

The composition of this song was composed by David Foster and the lyrics were written by Linda Thompson-Jenner. This song contains about someone who prays to God and asks for a better life in the world, where there is no more war, everyone has friends, the truth always wins, and love never ends.

In Indonesia, the Morning Up Christmas List was shown by Trie Utami with Twilite Orchestra in 1992. The appearance of the vocalist of Krakatau was displayed on a television station.

Singer Franky Sihombing has also recorded this song with his wife, Feby Febiola, and uploaded it to YouTube. This song became very meaningful, because the actress was undergoing chemotherapy because of her cancer.

4. White Christmas

White Christmas was written by Irving Berlin for a musical film titled Holiday Inn in 1942. This song was named the best original soundtrack (OST) at the 15th Academy Awards.

Meanwhile, the song White Christmas describes the view of the songwriter regarding the beautiful Christmas atmosphere and his hopes for others to feel the same way.

DI Indonesia, White Christmas menjadi salah satu lagu dari album Natal Glenn Fredly bertajuk Terang yang dirilis pada tahun 2006.

White Christmas is also sung in special concerts and television programs to celebrate Christmas. Some of the singers who performed it on stage were Mike Mohede, Eva Celia, Regina Ivanova, and Mario G Klau.

5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We Wish You A Merry Christmas is one of the most famous English-speaking Christmas engines. This song is contained in the Roud Folk Song Index number 230.

Habits in Indonesia, the song We Wish You A Merry Christmas is only sung in the first part.

Ruth Sahanaya, Ari Lasso and Once Mekel have rearranged this song. There are additions to Indonesian lyrics, but the melody still follows the original song.

In addition, Wi Wish You A Merry Christmas is also often sung at the end of Christmas. The reason is, this song has simple melodies and lyrics so it's easy to remember.